2012 Ducati Monster 696 Owners Manual - Page 69
2012 Ducati Monster 696 Manual
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E Allow the engine to start on its own, without turning the throttle twistgrip. 2 If the battery is flat, the system automatically disables operation of the starter motor. 4) Set the start lever in the vertical position (A) to reach the idle condition of approx. 1,400÷1,500 rpm. Note Do not rev the engine when cold. Allow some time for the oil to warm up and reach all points that need lubricating. 5) Subsequently, as the engine warms up, move the cold start lever gradually towards its vertical position (A, fig. 58). Once the engine is at normal running speed it should idle smoothly with the cold start lever completely closed. Important 3 fig. 57 High ambient temperature (over 35 °C/95 °F): Follow the same procedure described for "Normal ambient temperature" without using the cold start control. A Cold ambient temperature (less than 10 °C/ 50 °F): Follow the procedure described for "Normal ambient temperature" extending the time for engine warming up (point 5) to 5 minutes. B fig. 58 68