User manual DUCATI SPORT TOURING ST3-2004

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATISPORTTOURING ST3 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. We are steadily doing our best to improve our "Technical Assistance" service. [. . . ] Apply brakes and you will bring the motorcycle to a complete stop. To switch the engine off, simply turn the key to OFF (fig. 44). E Important Never leave the key in the ON position when engine is stopped, or this will damage the electric components. 44 Parking Stop the motorcycle, then put it on the centre stand to park it (see page 42). Turn the handlebar fully left and turn the key to the LOCK position (fig. To avoid theft, use the supplied padlock (see page 39). 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. fig. 45 54 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. ). E Refueling Never overfill the tank when refueling. Fuel should never be touching the rim of filler recess (fig. Warning Use low-lead fuel having at least 95 fuel octane rating. Be sure there is no fuel trapped in the filler recess. Max level fig. 47) The compartment under the seat holds: an Owner's manual a helmet fastening cable a tool bag for normal maintenance and checks. To reach this compartment, the seat must be removed by opening the catch (8) (page 39). 0O P 0 CL SE O EN 1 1 E Tool bag holds (fig. 7) Pin wrench for shock absorber ring nut. 8 fig. 47 4 5 1 DUCATI 7 6 2 3 fig. 48 56 MAIN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Removing the fairing Some servicing operations need the motorcycle fairing to be removed. Warning Firmly 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 use nylon washers when tightening fastening screws, not to damage painted parts and Plexiglas windscreen of headlight fairing. Some fastening screws are of the self-tapping type; do not overtighten, otherwise threading might damage and screws would not be tightened properly next time. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]