2004 Ducati SuperSport 1000 Owners Manual - Page 116
2004 Ducati SuperSport 1000 Manual
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Let the engine start without using the throttle control. Important Never operate the electric start button more than 5 seconds at a time. If needed, allow 10 seconds before attempting to restart the engine. 4) Move the cold start lever to the vertical position (A) to let engine idle at about 1400-1500 rpm. SUPERSPORT800 A B E Important Do not rev up the engine when it is cold. Allow some time for oil to reach all points that need lubricating. 5) As the engine warms up, move the cold start lever gradually towards the vertical position (A). Once fully warm, the engine should hold idling rpm with the cold start shut down. High ambient temperature (over 35 °C/95 °F): Follow the same procedure for "Regular ambient temperature", however, do not use the cold start device. Cold ambient temperature (below 10 °C/50 °F): Follow the procedure for "Regular ambient temperature", however allow 5 minutes for the engine to warm up (see step 5). fig. 30.1 SUPERSPORT1000 A B fig. 30.2 38