User manual DUCATI SS 750 2000

[. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ] 31) You will need to lift the tank (page 40) before you can check battery liquid level. Battery liquid level must be maintained between the maximum UPPER LEVEL and minimum LOWER LEVEL marks on battery front. If battery liquid level is too low, remove the caps (1) and top up carefully with distilled water up to the upper level line, using a small syringe or a plastic funnel. When adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube (2) is connected to battery breather outlet. A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to overpressure and damage the battery. If you spill some electrolyte on your skin, wash the affected area with abundant water and seek medical advice. Electrolyte is poisonous: if you swallow it accidentally, drink abundant milk or water, eat some magnesia, scrambled eggs or drink vegetable oil and seek medical advice without delay. 46 Always wear adequate protective clothing and a visor when handling the battery. Never switch on a lighter or light a match and so on to check battery fluid level. 31) 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. Note that level should not exceed the maximum line (UPPER LEVEL), as it will rise during charging. 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. Always connect the red positive terminal first. Charge the battery at 1. 5 A. If it has dropped, top up with distilled water until reaching the upper level. Refit the caps (1) on the cells, reinstall the battery on its mount and secure it with its straps (3). Use some grease on the fastening screws to improve conductive capacity. A low battery will degrade soon if not charged promptly. E UP PE RL EV EL LO WE RL EV EL fig. 31 47 E Chain adjustment Turn the rear wheel slowly until you find the position where chain tension is tightest. Put motorcycle on the side stand and push the chain up pressing with a finger at mid-length of swingarm. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]