User manual DUCATI MONSTER S4-2001

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATIMONSTERS4 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 Holding s. p. a wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. [. . . ] 31) provided on the throttle control. E Rear brake Friction material on each pad must be at least 1 mm thick. Important Have the brake pads replaced at your Ducati dealer's shop or authorized workshop. fig. 30 40 2÷4 mm 1 fig. 31 Lubricating cables and joints The condition of the outer sheaths of the throttle and fast-idle cables should be checked at regular intervals. The sheaths 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 your Ducati dealer or authorized workshop. To prevent these failures, smear the ends of the flexible cables 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. 32) 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. 1 E fig. 33) 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 strap (1) and remove the battery. Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery away from heat sources and flames. Charge the battery in a well ventilated room. 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. Always connect the red positive (+) terminal first. Warning Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Charge the battery at 1 A for 5-10 hours. 1 ­ + E fig. 33 42 Chain tensioning Turn the rear wheel slowly until you find the position where chain tension is highest. [. . . ] 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. Any motorcycle on which odometer mileage has been changed so that actual mileage cannot be readily determined. [. . . ]