User manual DUCATI MONSTER 400

[. . . ] Owner's manual E 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 are 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. [. . . ] If nedeed, you may leave the parking lights on by turning the key to position P (fig. Important Do not leave the key turned to P for long periods or the battery will run down. Never leave the ignition key in the switch when you are leaving your bike unattended. Warning Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent motorcycle motion, such as brake disc locks, rear sprocket locks, and so on is dangerous and may impair motorcycle operation and affect the safety of rider and passenger. fig. 22. 1) The compartment under the seat holds: an Owner's manual; a helmet fastening cable; a tool bag for normal maintenance and checks to be performed by the user. To reach this compartment, remove the seat first (page 20) then the protective cover (1). 22. 2) 3) box wrench for spark plugs; 4) tommy bar; 5) double-bit screwdriver; 6) helmet fastening cable. 1 E 2 fig. 22. 2 31 E Routine maintenance The maintenance schedule below specifies maintenance operations to be carried out at regular intervals according to time (months) or distance covered (km or miles). Proper maintenance, as specified in the maintenance schedule, ensures long life to your motorcycle, top performance, good reliability and safe riding. The maintenance intervals indicated here are for motorcycles that are not used in demanding conditions, such as riding in town traffic, on dusty ground, long trips on mountain roads, long trips on motorways at high speed, riding in bad weather, and so on. In these cases, maintenance work should be carried out more frequently. Call your local Ducati Dealer or an authorized workshop to obtain more information on your special needs. Operation identification symbols: s)This symbol indicates that the job in question should be entrusted to a Ducati Dealer or authorized workshop where highly trained personnel and special equipment are available. C) Check and adjust L) Lubricate and/or grease P) Clean S) Replace V) Check with engine running 32 Operations Predelivery After 1000 km/ 621 miles or 6 months C C Every 1000 km/ 621 miles Every Every 10000 km/ 20000 km/ 6, 214 miles 12, 427 miles S C Spark plugs Carburettor: synchronization and idling adjustment ( s) Chain: tensioning and lubrication ( s) Timing belts ( s) General testing Flexible cables Clutch and brake hydraulic controls ( s) Cylinder compression ( s) Wheel hub bearings ( s) Steering head bearing clearance ( s) Air filter Engine oil intake filter ( s) Fuel filter ( s) Engine oil filter ( s) C C C C C/ L C/ L C C C C C/ L C C C C C C S E C C P S S C S P S S 33 Operations Predelivery After 1000 km/ 621 miles or 6 months Every 1000 km/ 621 miles Every Every 10000 km/ 20000 km/ 6, 214 miles 12, 427 miles C C Valve clearance ( s) Rear wheel rubber cush drive damper ( s) Signaling and light system V C L C L C C C E Battery liquid level General lubrication ( s) Clutch and brake control oil ( s) Front fork oil ( s) Engine oil ( s) Wear on brake pads ( s) Sprocket stop plate ( s) Tyres: wear and pressure General cleaning Fuel tank ( s) Torque of nuts and bolts ( s) C C P C L S S S C C C S C C C P C C 34 MAIN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Lifting the fuel tank (fig. 23. 1) Warning Make sure the fuel in the tank is less than 5 litres/1. 3 US. Gal. Warning When lowering the tank, make sure lines are properly routed to avoid squeezing. E fig. 24. 1) Replace the air filter at the required intervals shown in the routine maintenance chart. The air box is accessible after lifting the fuel tank as described on page 35. To remove the filter, release the cover clips (1) on both sides of the air box and take off the cover (2). 24. 2) and fit a new one. E Important A clogged filter will reduce air intake, increase fuel consumption, reduce engine power, and foul the spark plugs. Do not use the motorcycle without filter or suspended matters could get into the engine and cause damage. Install the filter into the seat in the air box as shown in the figure and refit all the parts you have removed. Important If you are using the motorcycle on dusty or very wet roads, replace filter more frequently than recommended intervals. fig. [. . . ] who will be glad to provide information about the special E ratios available. Relevant instructions and original spare parts are available from your local dealer or authorized workshop. Warning If the rear sprocket needs replacing, contact a Ducati Dealer or an authorized workshop. If improperly replaced, this component could seriously endanger your safety and that or your passenger, and cause irreparable damage to your motorcycle. [. . . ]