Dangerous products – Warnings

3 -	Dangerous products – Warnings

General safety rules

When a maintenance operation must be performed with the engine running, position the motorcycle out of doors or in a well-ventilated area. Never operate the engine in an enclosed place.

Exhaust emissions contain carbon oxide, which is a poisonous gas and may lead to loss of conscience or even death.

Operate the engine out of doors or, if working indoors, use an exhaust emission extraction plant.

Always make sure the area is well ventilated. Do not smoke near the motorcycle or the area where fuel is stored and keep any sources of ignition, such as flames or sparks, well away from motorcycle and fuel storage area.

The fuel used to operate engines is highly flammable and becomes explosive under particular conditions. Keep away from children.

Hot component parts

The engine and exhaust component parts become hot when the engine is running and will stay hot for some time after the engine has been stopped. Wear heat gloves before handling these components or allow for the engine and exhaust system to cool down before proceeding.

The exhaust system might be hot, even after engine is switched off; pay particular attention not to touch exhaust system with any body part and do not park the vehicle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves etc.).

Used engine oil

Prolonged or repeated contact with engine oil may cause skin cancer. If exposed to engine oil on a daily basis, make it a rule to wash your hands thoroughly with soap right after handling engine oil. Keep away from children.

Brake lining debris

Never attempt to clean the brake assembly using compressed air or a dry brush.

Avoid spilling brake fluid onto plastic, rubber or paint-finished parts or they will damage. Protect these parts with a clean shop cloth before proceeding to service the motorcycle. Keep away from children.

The battery gives off explosive gases. Keep away from sources of ignition, such as sparks and flames. Do not smoke near the battery. Make sure the area is well ventilated when charging a battery.

General maintenance indications

A word of advice

Ducati would like to suggest that you follow the instructions below so to ensure an efficient, fault-free motorcycle operation.

-	When diagnosing breakdowns, primary consideration should always be given to what the customer reports. Your questions to the customer should aim at clarifying the problem.

-	Diagnose the problem systematically and accurately before proceeding further. This manual provides the theoretical background for troubleshooting that should be combined with personal experience and attendance at Ducati training courses.

-	Repair work should be planned carefully in advance to prevent any unnecessary downtime, for example picking-up of required spare parts or arrangement of required tools, etc.

-	Time and money can be saved by limiting the number of operations needed to reach the part to be repaired. The disassembly procedure in this manual describes the most efficient way to reach a part to be repaired.

General advice on repair work

-	Always use top quality tools. Lift the motorcycle only with devices in full compliance with relevant European directives.

-	During repair work always keep the tools within reach, possibly in the right order. Never put them on the vehicle or in hardly reachable places or somehow hidden.

-	Work place must be neat and clean.

-	During repair work always change gaskets, seals and split pins.

-	When loosening or tightening nuts and bolts, always start with the largest and always start from the center. Tighten nuts and bolts working crossways; tighten to the specified torque.

-	At disassembly, mark any parts and positions which might easily be confused at reassembly.

-	Use Ducati original spare parts only. Use the recommended lubricants only.

-	Use special service tools where specified.

-	Ducati Technical Bulletins often contain updated versions of the service procedures described in this manual. Check the latest Bulletins for details.