User manual QUAD 22L

[. . . ] In this way, your Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable emotions. For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please contact our authorised service centers. declines any liability whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this manual. The information contained herein is valid at the time of going to print. [. . . ] 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. ). Warning Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent motorcycle motion, such as brake disc locks, rear sprocket locks, and so on is dangerous and may impair motorcycle operation and affect the safety of rider and passenger. fig. 37) The compartment under the seat holds: an Owner's manual; a helmet fastening cable; a tool bag for usual maintenance and checks. To reach this compartment, remove the seat first (page 28) then the protective cover (1). 39) E Warning Make sure the fuel in the tank is less than 5 litres or fuel may leak out through the filler plug breather. Warning When lowering the tank, make sure lines are properly routed to avoid squeezing. 41) Replace the air filter at the required intervals shown in the routine maintenance chart (see Warranty Card). The air box is accessible after lifting the fuel tank as described on page 44. To remove the filter, release the cover clips (1) on both sides of the air box and take off the cover (2). Important A clogged filter will reduce air intake, increase fuel consumption, reduce engine power, and foul the spark plugs. 46 Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 2 - 4 mm, measured at the edge of the twistgrip and at all positions of the handlebars. 46) provided on the throttle control. 2÷4 mm E 49 Charging the battery (fig. 47) 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 (+). Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep battery away from heat sources. 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. Charge the battery at 1 A for 5-10 hours. 1 ­ + E fig. 47 50 Chain tensioning Turn the rear wheel slowly until you find the position where chain is tightest. With the motorcycle on the side stand, push the chain up pressing with a finger at the mid-length of swingarm. The lower portion of the chain should have a slack of 25÷27 mm (620), 25 mm (800/1000) (fig. [. . . ] Any part or parts replaced under this warranty shall become the property of Ducati. In the state of California only, emissions related warranted parts are specifically defined by that state's Emissions Warranty Parts List. These warranted parts are: carburetor and internal parts; intake manifold; fuel tank, fuel injection system; spark advance mechanism; crankcase breather; air cutoff valves; fuel tank cap for evaporative emission controlled vehicles; oil filler cap; pressure control valve; fuel/vapor separator; canister; igniters; breaker governors; ignition coils; ignition wires; ignition points, condensers, and spark plugs if failure occors prior to the first scheduled replacement, and hoses, clamps, fittings and tubing used directly in these parts. Since emission related parts may vary from model to model, certain models may not contain all of these parts and certain models may contain functionally equivalent parts. [. . . ]