User manual DUCATI ST 4 2000

[. . . ] 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. We are steadily doing our best to improve our "Technical Assistance" service. [. . . ] 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 Bowden cables with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 at regular intervals. For the throttle cable, it is best to remove the cover (1, fig. 37. 1, page 51) by unscrewing the two fastening screws (2) and then grease the cable end and the pulley. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable properly onto the suitable pulley and inside the guide in the cover (3, fig. Refit the cover and tighten the screws (2). To ensure smooth operation of the stand joints, clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. MIN yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyyyy ;;;;; yyyyy ;;;;; 1 mm fig. 36 50 1 Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1. 5 - 2 mm/0. 059-0. 078 in. measured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all positions of the handlebars. If it needs adjusting, use the suitable adjuster (1, fig. 38) provided on the throttle control. E 2 fig. 38 51 E Checking battery electrolyte level (fig. side fairing (page 45) to check battery liquid level. Battery liquid level must be maintained between the maximum UPPER LEVEL and minimum LOWER LEVEL marks on battery front. If battery liquid level is too low, remove the caps (1) and top up carefully with distilled water up to the upper level line, using a small syringe or a plastic funnel. When adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube (2) is connected to battery breather outlet. The breather tube must be so placed that it does not kink or twist. Important Add only distilled water to the battery. A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to overpressure and damage the battery. Warning The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte). Avoid contact with skin and eyes as it may cause severe burns. If you spill some electrolyte on your skin, wash the affected area with abundant water and seek medical advice. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]