2002 Ducati MH900e 900e Owners Manual - Page 92

Important Never operate the starter more than 5 seconds at a time. If needed, allow 10 seconds before attempting to restart the engine. 4) Move the fast-idle lever towards its vertical position (A, fig. 18.2) until the engine is running at approx. 1400-1500 rpm. E Important Do not rev up the engine when it is cold. Allow some time for oil to warm up and reach all points that need lubricating. 5) Then, as the engine warms up, gradually move the fast-idle lever until bringing it in a vertical position (A). When fully warm, the engine should hold idling speed with the fast-idle device fully closed. High ambient temperature (over 35 °C): Follow the same procedure, however, do not use the fast-idle device. Low ambient temperature (below 10 °C): Follow the procedure for "Regular ambient temperature", however allow 5 minutes for the engine to warm up (step 5). 1 2 fig. 18.3 26