User manual DUCATI 998-2003

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATI998/748 1 E 2 Hearty welcome among Ducati fans!We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. We are steadily doing our best to improve our "Technical Assistance" service. For this reason, we recommend you to strictly follow the indications given in this manual, especially for motorcycle running-in. [. . . ] Hydraulic oil is corrosive; it may cause damages and lead to severe injuries. 48) To facilitate inspection without removing the pads from the calipers, brake pads have a wear mark. If the grooves in the friction material are still visible, the pad is still in good condition. Important Have the brake pads replaced at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop. E Lubricating cables and joints The condition of the outer sheath of the throttle/cold start cable should be checked at regular intervals. Work the controls to make sure the cable slides smoothly inside the sheath: if you feel any friction or hard spots, have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop. To prevent these failures, smear the end of the Bowden cable with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 at regular intervals. For the throttle cable, it is best to open the device by unscrewing the two fastening screws (1, fig. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable onto the suitable pulley. To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint, clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. MIN fig. 48 46 Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1. 5-2 mm measured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all positions of the handlebars. 50 and 51) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. body panel (page 40), undo the screw (1) and remove the upper bracket. Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away from heat sources and flames. Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative terminal (-). 50 47 Important Make sure the charger is off when you connect the battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells. Reinstall the battery on its mount and secure the upper bracket with the screw (1). Use some grease on the fastening screws to improve conductive capacity. Charge the battery at 1 A for 5-10 hours. 748/748S ­ 1 + E fig. Fully unscrew the screw (2) and turn the steering tube end (3) by 180° with a pin wrench. Check that the hole on the eccentric is centred with the through hole in the steering tube. Look at the arrow etched in the top area of the eccentric to centre both holes accurately. [. . . ] In the state of California only, Emission Control System emergency repairs, as provided for in the California Administrative Code, may be performed by other than an authorized Ducati dealer. An emergency situation occurs when an authorized Ducati dealer is not reasonably available, a part is not available within 30 days, or a repair is not complete within 30 days. Ducati will reimburse the owner for the expenses, including diagnosis, not to exceed Ducati's suggested retail price for all warranted 82 parts replaced and labor charges based on Ducati's recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate. The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed parts in order to receive compensation. [. . . ]