User manual DUCATI MONSTER-1999

[. . . ] 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. Ducati Motor s. p. a wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. [. . . ] 33. 2 46 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. Important Using non-specific lubricants may lead to severe damage to chain, front and rear sprocket. Replacing bulbs Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new one complies with voltage and wattage as specified on page 64 - "Electric System". 34. 1) To gain access to headlamp bulbs, slacken the lower screw (1) holding the rim-reflector assembly to the body and disconnect the connector (2, fig. 34. 2) that secures the bulb and remove it from the socket. 34. 1 47 Note Never touch the transparent body of the new bulb with your fingers or it will blacken resulting in reduced bulb brilliancy. Insert the locating pegs of the bulb base into their seats to obtain correct alignment; hook the clip (3) to the headlamp holders. Reconnect the cables. 600/750 instrument panel (fig. 35. 1) Disassemble the instrument panel by unscrewing the two fastening screws (1) with washer (2). Disconnect the odometer cable (3) and the main wiring connector (4). Undo the three cap nuts (5) fastening the rear cover. Remove the instrument panel and the rear cover. Replace the burnt bulb with one with equal rating. Note Test the new bulb before refitting the instrument panel elements. E To change the parking light bulb, withdraw the bulb holder (4, fig. The bulb is of the bayonet-type: press and rotate anti-clockwise to remove. Fit the spare bulb by pressing and turning clockwise until it clicks Fit the bulb holder again and assemble the rim-reflector assembly. 1 2 5 600/750 3 4 fig. 35. 2) Disassemble the instrument panel by unscrewing the two fastening screws with washer. Disconnect the odometer cable (6) and the main wiring connector (7). Undo the four cap nuts (8) fastening the rear cover. Remove the instrument panel and the rear cover. Replace the burnt bulb with one with equal rating. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]