Ducati 996S 2001, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the maximum load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
Keys 12
Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 12
Left switch 13
Clutch lever 14
Cold start button 15
Right switch 15
Throttle twistgrip 16
Front brake lever 16
Rear brake pedal 17
Gear change pedal 17
Adjustment of gear change and rear brake pedals 18
Main components and devices 19
Location 19
Tank filler plug 20
Seat catch and helmet hook 21
Side stand 23
Steering damper 24
Front fork adjusters 24
Shock absorber adjusters 26
Changing motorcycle track alignement 27
Directions for use 28
Running-in recommendations 28
Pre-ride checks 29
Starting the engine 30
Moving off 32
Braking 32
Stopping the motorcycle 33
Parking 33
Refueling 34
Tool kit and accessories 34
Main maintenance operations 36
Removing the fairing 36
Cleaning and changing air filters 38
Checking the coolant level 39
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 40
Checking brake pads for wear 41
Lubricating cables and joints 42
Throttle cable adjustment 42
Charging the battery 43
Adjusting headstock angle 44
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