2005 Ducati Superbike 749R Owners Manual - Page 141

Starting the engine Notes Follow the "High ambient temperature" procedure to start the engine when it is warm. E Warning Before starting the engine, become familiar with the controls you will need to use when riding (page 10). Regular ambient temperature (10 °C/50 °F to 35 °C/95 °F): 1) Move the ignition key to ON (fig. 41). Make sure both the green light N and the red light on the instrument panel come on. Important The oil pressure light should go out a few seconds after the engine has started (page 11). Warning The side stand must be fully up (horizontal position) as its safety sensor prevents engine start when down. Notes It is possible to start the engine with side stand down and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the bike with a gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this case the side stand must be up). 2) Move the cold start lever (1) to position (B, fig. 42). 3) Check that the stop switch (2, fig. 43) is positioned to (RUN), then press the starter button (3, fig. 43). This model features servo-assisted starting. Press and immediately release the start button (3) to use the servo-assisted engine starting function. When you press the button (3) the starter motor operates automatically for a MAX time determined by engine temperature. The system disengages the starter motor as soon as the engine starts. ON O PUS H FF ON C LO K P IG NIT IO N fig. 41 48