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The condition of the throttle cables and choke cable sheaths should be checked at regular intervals. There should be no signs of pinching or cracking on the outer plastic sheath. Operate the controls to make sure the inner cable slides smoothly inside the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. To avoid this kind of problem, periodically lubricate the ends of each control cable with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2. Concerning the throttle cable, it is advised to open the housing, unscrewing the two fastening screws (1) and then grease the cable end and the pulley. Lubricating joints 1 Fig. 71 Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1) to 1.33 lbfft (1.8 Nm). To ensure smooth operation of the side stand pivot, remove dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 grease to all friction points. Close the case carefully after threading the cable onto the pulley. Attention 121

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Lubricating joints
The condition of the throttle cables and choke cable
sheaths should be checked at regular intervals. There
should be no signs of pinching or cracking on the
outer plastic sheath. Operate the controls to make
sure the inner cable slides smoothly inside the outer
sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, have the
cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized
Service Center.
To avoid this kind of problem, periodically lubricate
the ends of each control cable with SHELL Advance
Grease or Retinax LX2.
Concerning the throttle cable, it is advised to open the
housing, unscrewing the two fastening screws (1)
and then grease the cable end and the pulley.
Attention
Close the case carefully after threading the
cable onto the pulley.
1
Fig. 71
Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1) to 1.33 lbf-
ft (1.8 Nm).
To ensure smooth operation of the side stand pivot,
remove dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 grease to all
friction points.
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