User manual DUCATI MH900 EVOLUZIONE

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATIMH900evoluzione 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 that you strictly follow the indications given in this manual, especially for motorcycle running-in. [. . . ] To prevent these failures, smear the ends of the Bowden cables 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 grease all points exposed to friction with SHELL Alvania R3. yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; yy ;; MIN fig. 39 38 2 Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1. 5-2 mm, measured at the edge of the twistgrip and at all positions of the handlebars. 41) Before charging the batteries, it is best to remove them from the motorcycle. Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Unscrew the two screws (1) that hold the battery brackets (A) to the battery mounts (B). Lift the batteries off their mounts. B A 1 1 A E Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep batteries away from heat sources and flames. Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals (red to positive terminal +, black to negative terminal -). Important Make sure the charger is off when you connect the batteries to it, or you might get sparks at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells. Refit the batteries into their mounts (B), secure them with the two screws (1) and connect the terminals. Warning Keep the batteries out of the reach of children and away from heat. 42) Turn the rear wheel slowly until you find the position where chain tension is highest. With the motorcycle on the side stand, push the chain up pressing with a finger at the point where it intersects with swingarm centreline. If not so, contact a Ducati Dealer or an Authorised Workshop to have the chain tensioned up. Warning Tightening the rear wheel hub screws properly is critical to rider safety. Important Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of transmission parts. Tensione catena (sul cavalletto laterale) Chain tension adjustment (on side stand) = E = MH900evoluzione cod. 42 Chain lubrication The chain fitted on your motorcycle has OR seals that keep dirt out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts. The seals might be irreparably damaged if the chain is cleaned using non-specific solvents or washed using steam or water jets. Dry the chain using compressed air or absorbent material and apply SHELL Advance Chain or Advance Teflon Chain on each link. Important Using non-specific lubricants may lead to severe damage to chain, front and rear sprocket. 41 Replacing bulbs Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new one complies with voltage and wattage as specified on page 58 - "Electric System". [. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ]