ducati 748 996 '99 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the max load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the max load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
Keys 12
Ignition switch and steering lock 12
Left switch 13
Clutch lever 14
Cold start button 14
Right switch 15
Throttle twistgrip 15
Front brake lever 15
Rear brake pedal 16
Gear change pedal 16
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
Keys 12
Ignition switch and steering lock 12
Left switch 13
Clutch lever 14
Cold start button 14
Right switch 15
Throttle twistgrip 15
Front brake lever 15
Rear brake pedal 16
Gear change pedal 16
Main components and devices 17
Location 17
Location 17
Tank filler plug 18
Seat catch and helmet hook 19
Side stand 21
Steering damper 22
Front fork adjusters 22
Rear shock absorber adjusters 24
Changing motorcycle track alignement 25
Seat catch and helmet hook 19
Side stand 21
Steering damper 22
Front fork adjusters 22
Rear shock absorber adjusters 24
Changing motorcycle track alignement 25
Directions for use 26
Running-in recommendations 26
Pre-ride checks 28
Starting the engine 29
Moving off 31
Braking 31
Stopping the motorcycle 32
Parking 32
Refueling 33
Running-in recommendations 26
Pre-ride checks 28
Starting the engine 29
Moving off 31
Braking 31
Stopping the motorcycle 32
Parking 32
Refueling 33
Maintenance 34
Tool kit and accessories 34
Routine maintenance 35
Tool kit and accessories 34
Routine maintenance 35
Main maintenance operations 38
Removing the fairing 38
Cleaning and changing air filters 40
Checking the coolant level 41
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 42
Checking brake pads for wear 43
Lubricating cables and joints 43
Throttle cable adjustment 44
Checking battery electrolyte level 44
Removing the fairing 38
Cleaning and changing air filters 40
Checking the coolant level 41
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 42
Checking brake pads for wear 43
Lubricating cables and joints 43
Throttle cable adjustment 44
Checking battery electrolyte level 44