User manual DUCATI MONSTER 400

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] The maintenance intervals indicated here are for motorcycles that are not used in demanding conditions, such as riding in town traffic, on dusty ground, long trips on mountain roads, long trips on motorways at high speed, riding in bad weather, and so on. In these cases, maintenance work should be carried out more frequently. Call your local Ducati Dealer or an authorized workshop to obtain more information on your special needs. Operation identification symbols: s)This symbol indicates that the job in question should be entrusted to a Ducati Dealer or authorized workshop where highly trained personnel and special equipment are available. C) Check and adjust L) Lubricate and/or grease P) Clean S) Replace V) Check with engine running 32 Operations Predelivery After 1000 km/ 621 miles or 6 months C C Every 1000 km/ 621 miles Every Every 10000 km/ 20000 km/ 6, 214 miles 12, 427 miles S C Spark plugs Carburettor: synchronization and idling adjustment ( s) Chain: tensioning and lubrication ( s) Timing belts ( s) General testing Flexible cables Clutch and brake hydraulic controls ( s) Cylinder compression ( s) Wheel hub bearings ( s) Steering head bearing clearance ( s) Air filter Engine oil intake filter ( s) Fuel filter ( s) Engine oil filter ( s) C C C C C/ L C/ L C C C C C/ L C C C C C C S E C C P S S C S P S S 33 Operations Predelivery After 1000 km/ 621 miles or 6 months Every 1000 km/ 621 miles Every Every 10000 km/ 20000 km/ 6, 214 miles 12, 427 miles C C Valve clearance ( s) Rear wheel rubber cush drive damper ( s) Signaling and light system V C L C L C C C E Battery liquid level General lubrication ( s) Clutch and brake control oil ( s) Front fork oil ( s) Engine oil ( s) Wear on brake pads ( s) Sprocket stop plate ( s) Tyres: wear and pressure General cleaning Fuel tank ( s) Torque of nuts and bolts ( s) C C P C L S S S C C C S C C C P C C 34 MAIN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Lifting the fuel tank (fig. 23. 1) Warning Make sure the fuel in the tank is less than 5 litres/1. 3 US. Gal. or fuel may leak out through the filler plug breather. 23. 1 Remove the seat (page 20) and lift the hook (1). Lift the tank and unhook the service rod (2, fig. When you have finished, reverse the above procedure to refit. Warning When lowering the tank, make sure lines are properly routed to avoid squeezing. E fig. 24. 1) Replace the air filter at the required intervals shown in the routine maintenance chart. The air box is accessible after lifting the fuel tank as described on page 35. To remove the filter, release the cover clips (1) on both sides of the air box and take off the cover (2). 24. 2) and fit a new one. E Important A clogged filter will reduce air intake, increase fuel consumption, reduce engine power, and foul the spark plugs. Do not use the motorcycle without filter or suspended matters could get into the engine and cause damage. Install the filter into the seat in the air box as shown in the figure and refit all the parts you have removed. Important If you are using the motorcycle on dusty or very wet roads, replace filter more frequently than recommended intervals. fig. 24. 2 36 Checking brake and clutch fluid level (fig. 25) Fluid level should never fall below the MIN mark on each reservoir. If level drops below the limit, air might get into the circuit and affect the operation of the system involved. Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the intervals specified in the routine maintenance chart by a Ducati dealer or authorized workshop. Important It is recommended all brake and clutch tubes be changed every four years. Clutch system If the control lever has exceeding play and the transmission snatches or jams as you try to engage a gear, it means that there is air in the circuit. [. . . ] The lozer part of shock absorber is connected via a pivot pin to a steel floating swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot pin passing through the engine. The whole system gives the bike excellent stability. Note Never modify settings which may alter those technical features which are essential for the motorcycle homologation. 57 E E Electric system Basic electric items are: Round headlamp with iodine double filament bulb, 12V55/60W bulb. [. . . ]