Ducati PANIGALE V4, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-ride checks
Warning
Failure to carry out these checks before riding,
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your
motorcycle as follows:
-
FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed
(page 271).
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check oil level in the sump through the sight
glass. Top up if needed (page 297).
- BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Check fluid level in the relevant reservoirs (page
276).
- COOLANT
Check coolant level in the expansion reservoir.
Top up if needed (page 275).
- TYRE CONDITION
Check tyre pressure and condition (page 295).
- CONTROLS
Work the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change
controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check
for proper operation.
- LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Make sure lights, indicators and horn work
properly. Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page 291).
- KEY LOCKS
Ensure that tank filler plug (page 247) and seat
(page 248) are properly locked.
- SIDE STAND
Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is in
the correct position (page 250).
Warning
In case of malfunction, do not ride the
motorcycle and contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised
Service Centre.
To ensure trouble-free operation, the engine coolant
pump of your Panigale V4 requires a breather. This
means that it is possible that a very small quantity of
coolant oozes out of the breather hole positioned in
the upper part of the crankcase, and this will not affect
proper operation of the engine or the cooling system.
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