User manual DUCATI 998

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATI998/748 1 E 2 Hearty welcome among Ducati fans!Please accept our best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding s. p. a wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. [. . . ] 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. The sheath should show no signs of squeezing or cracking. 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. 49) and then grease the cable ends and the pulley. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable onto the suitable pulley. Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1). 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. If it needs adjusting, use the suitable adjuster (2, fig. 49) provided on the throttle control. Charging the battery (fig. 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. Charge the battery in a ventilated room. Connect the battery charger leads to the battery terminals - red to positive terminal (+), black to negative terminal (-). 998 E - 1 + 2 1 1, 5 ÷ 2 mm fig. 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. Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first. Reinstall the battery on its mount and secure the upper bracket with the screw (1). [. . . ] Any replacement part can be used in an emergency repair. 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. Limitations This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following: A. [. . . ]