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E Throughout the running-in period, be careful to stick to the recommended maintenance schedule and periodic service intervals indicated in the warranty booklet. Failure to comply with these rules will release Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever for resulting engine damage or shorter engine life. Keeping to the running-in recommendations will ensure longer engine life and reduce the need for overhauls and retuning. Important Pre-ride checks Failure to carry out these checks before starting may result in damage to the motorcycle and injury to rider. Before starting, check the following points: FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK Check fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed (page 71). Warning ENGINE OIL LEVEL Check the oil level in the sump through the sight glass. Top up if needed (page 104). BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID Check the fluid levels in the respective reservoirs. TYRE CONDITION Check tyre pressure and condition (page 102). CONTROLS Operate the brake, clutch, gearchange and throttle controls (lever, pedal and twistgrip) and check that they function correctly. LIGHTS AND INDICATORS Make sure lights, indicators and horn work properly. Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page 99). KEY-OPERATED LOCKS Check that the fuel filler cap and the seat are locked. STAND Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is in the correct position (page 63). In case of malfunction, do not ride the motorcycle and contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre. Warning 66

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E
Important
Throughout the running-in period, be careful to stick to
the recommended maintenance schedule and periodic
service intervals indicated in the warranty booklet. Failure to
comply with these rules will release Ducati Motor Holding
S.p.A. from any liability whatsoever for resulting engine
damage or shorter engine life.
Keeping to the running-in recommendations will ensure
longer engine life and reduce the need for overhauls and re-
tuning.
Pre-ride checks
Warning
Failure to carry out these checks before starting may
result in damage to the motorcycle and injury to rider.
Before starting, check the following points:
FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed (page 71).
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level in the sump through the sight glass. Top
up if needed (page 104).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Check the fluid levels in the respective reservoirs.
TYRE CONDITION
Check tyre pressure and condition (page 102).
CONTROLS
Operate the brake, clutch, gearchange and throttle controls
(lever, pedal and twistgrip) and check that they function
correctly.
LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Make sure lights, indicators and horn work properly. Replace
any burnt-out bulbs (page 99).
KEY-OPERATED LOCKS
Check that the fuel filler cap and the seat are locked.
STAND
Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is in the correct
position (page 63).
Warning
In case of malfunction, do not ride the motorcycle and
contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised Service Centre.