User manual DUCATI 749DARK

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATI749DARK 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. [. . . ] When the key is left accidentally in the ON position and the starter button is not operated within 15 seconds, the engine control unit shuts down automatically. When this is the case, turn the key to OFF and back to ON again. However, never leave the key turned to ON with the engine stopped. Parking Stop and park the motorcycle on the side stand (see page 37). To avoid theft, turn the handlebar fully left and block it by pushing in the ignition key and turning it to the LOCK position. If you park in a garage or other facilities, make sure that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is not near a source of heat. You may leave the parking lights on by turning the key to position P. 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 The exhaust system might be hot, even after engine is switched off; pay particular attention not to touch exhaust system with any body part and do not park the vehicle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves etc. ). 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. E 47 Refueling (fig. 40) Never overfill the tank when refueling. Fuel should never be touching the rim of filler recess. Warning Use fuel with low lead content and an original octane number of 95 minimum (see table "Top-ups" on page 75). Make sure there is no fuel trapped in the filler plug recess. Max level E fig. 40 48 Tool kit and accessories (fig. 41 and 42) Stored in a compartment inside the right fairing panel is an envelope with: An Owner's manual; A helmet fastening cable; A tool kit including: - Box wrench for spark plugs; at the opposite end, combined wrench (inner diam. 14); - Tommy bar for box wrench; - Double-bit screwdriver; - Screwdriver for rear shock absorber adjustment. The twin-seater version comes with a helmet fastening cable, which is stored underneath the passenger seat. E fig. 42 49 MAIN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS E Removing the fairing Some servicing operations need the motorcycle fairing to be removed. Warning Firmly and properly secure all removed parts when refitting them, otherwise some of them might suddenly come off when riding and you may lose control of your motorcycle. Important At reassembly always fit nylon washers when tightening fastening screws, not to damage painted parts and Plexiglas headlamp fairing. Side body panels Remove the body panels as follows. Using the Allen key accommodated under the seat unscrew what follows: the two quick fasteners (1) securing the body panels to the brackets. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]