2001 Ducati Superbike 748 R Owners Manual - Page 72

TABLE OF CONTENTS E General 6 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Useful information for safe riding 7 Carrying the max load allowed 8 Identification data 9 Controls 10 Position of motorcycle controls 10 Instrument panel 11 Keys 12 Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 12 Left switch 13 Clutch lever 14 Cold start button 15 Right switch 15 Throttle twistgrip 16 Front brake lever 16 Rear brake pedal 17 Gear change pedal 17 Adjustment of gear change and rear brake pedals 18 Main components and devices 20 Location 20 Tank filler plug 21 Seat catch and helmet hook 22 Side stand 23 Steering damper 24 Front fork adjusters 25 Shock absorber adjusters 27 Changing motorcycle track alignement 28 Directions for use 29 Running-in recommendations 29 Pre-ride checks 30 Starting the engine 31 Moving off 33 Braking 33 Stopping the motorcycle 34 Parking 34 Refueling 35 Tool kit and accessories 36 Main maintenance operations 37 Removing the fairing 37 Cleaning and changing air filters 39 Checking the coolant level 40 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 41 Checking brake pads for wear 42 Lubricating cables and joints 43 Throttle cable adjustment 43 Charging the battery 44 Adjusting headstock angle 45 4