User manual DUCATI SS 900 2000

[. . . ] Owner's manual E 1 E 2 Hearty welcome among Ducati fans!Please accept out best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. 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. [. . . ] 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. The breather tube must be so placed that it does not kink or twist. Important Add only distilled water to the battery. A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to overpressure and damage the battery. Warning The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte). Avoid contact with skin and eyes as it may cause severe burns. 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. Do not reverse terminal polarity. Charging the battery (fig. 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 (+). Undo the straps (3) and remove the battery. Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery away from heat sources and flames. Charge the battery in a ventilated room. Check the battery liquid level in each cell. If level is low in any of the cells, top up. 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]