User manual DUCATI MONSTER S4-2001

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATIMONSTERS4 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. [. . . ] 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 your Ducati dealer or authorized workshop. To prevent these failures, smear the ends of the flexible 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 apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. 1 E fig. 33) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery 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 battery to it, or you might get sparks at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside the cells. Charge the battery at 1 A for 5-10 hours. 1 ­ + E fig. 33 42 Chain tensioning 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 swing arm centerline. Then tighten similarly the screw (2) clockwise on both sides of the swing arm to increase or reduce chain tension. If you are slackening the chain, you will have to push the wheel forward. Important Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of transmission parts. Make sure you have adjusted to the same setting marks on both sides of the swing arm. Grease threading of wheel spindle nut (1) with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and torque up to 72 Nm. Grease threading of adjuster screws (2) with SHELL Alvania R3 and torque up to 8 Nm. = = E 25÷27 mm fig. 34. 2 43 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. Replacing bulbs Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new one complies with voltage and wattage as specified on page 59 - "Electric System". [. . . ] The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed parts in order to receive compensation. Limitations This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following: A. Repair or replacement required as a result of (1) accident, (2) misuse, (3) repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed, (4) use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to Ducati specifications which adversely affect performance and/or (5) use in competitive racing or related events. Inspections, replacement of parts and other services and adjustments required for routine maintenance. [. . . ]