2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 76

TABLE OF CONTENTS E General 6 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Useful information for safe riding 7 Carrying the max load allowed 8 Identification data 9 Controls 10 Position of motorcycle controls 10 Instrument panel 11 Keys 12 Ignition switch and steering lock 12 Left switch 13 Clutch lever 14 Cold start button 15 Starter lever 15 Right switch 16 Throttle twistgrip 16 Front brake lever 16 Rear brake pedal 17 Gear change pedal 17 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 18 4 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 748/748S/998 24 Shock absorber adjusters (748/748S) 26 Shock absorber adjusters (998) 27 Changing motorcycle track alignement 28 Directions for use 29 Running-in recommendations 29 Pre-ride checks 31 Starting the engine 32 Moving off 34 Braking 34 Stopping the motorcycle 35 Parking 35 Refueling 35 Tool kit and accessories 36 Main maintenance operations 37 Removing the fairing 37 Cleaning and changing air filters 39 Checking the coolant level 40 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 41 Checking brake pads for wear 42 Lubricating cables and joints 43 Throttle cable adjustment 43 Charging the battery 44