Ducati Monster 800 Dark 2003, Owner'S Manual, Page: 76 / 296

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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
The Immobilizer system 14
Keys 14
Code Card 15
Procedure to disable immobilizer engine block through
throttle twistgrip 16
Duplicate keys 17
Ignition switch and steering lock 18
Left switch 19
Clutch lever 20
Cold start lever 21
Right switch 22
Throttle twistgrip 23
Front brake lever 23
Rear brake pedal 24
Gear change pedal 24
Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 25
Main components and devices 26
Location 26
Tank filler plug 27
Seat catch and helmet hook 28
Side stand 29
Shock absorber adjusters 30
Directions for use 32
Running-in recommendations 32
Pre-ride checks 33
Starting the engine 34
Moving off 36
Braking 37
Stopping the motorcycle 38
Refueling 38
Parking 39
Tool kit and accessories 40
Main maintenance operations 41
Lifting the fuel tank 41
Changing air filter 42
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 43
Checking brake pads for wear 44
Lubricating cables and joints 45
Throttle cable adjustment 46
Charging the battery 47
Chain tensioning 48
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