2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 87

Cold start button (fig. 8) This device is on throttle control. Push the button (3) to enable control. In this way, the throttle control (4) will lightly turn, thus increasing the engine rotation speed. Use this device to start the engine from cold (page 32). Important Move the button (3) back to rest position once the engine is warm. Turn the throttle twistgrip (4) clockwise (slow down). Never use this device when the engine is warm. 748/748S 4 3 E fig. 8 Starter lever (fig. 8.1) The starter lever (1) is used to start the engine from cold and to increase the engine idle rotation speed after starting. Control positions: A - (vertical) Control not activated B - Control fully activated The lever may also be placed on intermediate positions to match the progressive engine warming up (see page 32). Important Never use this device when the engine is warm. Do not run with the starter control on. A B 998 1 fig. 8.1 15