DUCATI MONSTER S4 2003 03 OWNER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rear brake pedal 22 Gear change pedal 22 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 23 Main components and devices Location 24 Tank filler plug 25 Seat catch and helmet fasener 26 Side stand 27 Shock absorber adjusters 28 Front fork adjusters 29 Directions for use 31 Running-in recommendations 31 Pre-ride checks 32 Starting the engine 33 Moving off 35 Braking 35 Stopping the motorcycle 36 Refueling 36 Parking 37 Tool kit and accessories 38 Main maintenance operations 39 Lifting the fuel tank 39 Changing air filter 40 Checking the coolant level 41 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 42 Checking brake pads for wear 43 Throttle cable adjustment 43 Lubricating cables and joints 44 24

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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 The immobilizer system 14 Keys 14 Code Card 15 Procedure to disable immobilizer engine block through throttle twistgrip 16 Duplicate keys 17 Ignition switch and steering lock 18 Left switch 19 Clutch lever 19 Cold start lever 20 Right switch 20 Throttle twistgrip 21 Front brake lever 21 4

Charging the battery 45 Chain tensioning 46 Chain lubrication 47 Replacing bulbs 47 Headlamp alignment 49 Tyres 50 Checking engine oil level 52 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 53 Cleaning the motorcycle 54 Storing the bike away 55 Important notes 55 Technical data 56 Overall dimensions 56 Weights 56 Top-ups 57 Engine 58 Timing system 58 Performance data 59 Spark plugs 60 Brakes 60 Transmission 61 Frame 61 Wheels 62 Tyres 62 Suspensions 62 Electric system 63 Monster S4 versions 66 Monster S4 66

For United States of America version only Routine maintenance record 76

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Warranty In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our authorized Dealers and workshops for any servicing requiring particular technical expertise. Our highly skilled staff have access to the implements required to perform any servicing job at best, and use Ducati original spare parts only as the best guarantee for full interchangeability, smooth running and long life. All Ducati motorcycles come with a "Warranty Card". However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles used in competitions or competitive trials. No motorcycle part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced with parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the warranty period, or the warranty right will be automatically invalidated.

Symbols Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this booklet carefully so as to become familiar with your motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati dealer or authorized workshop. The information contained herein will prove useful on your trips - and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the performance of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time. The text is supplemented with schematic illustrations for quick reference and better understanding of the subjects concerned. This manual contains some special remarks: Warning Failure to comply with these instructions may put you at risk and lead to severe injury or death. Important Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or its components. Note Additional information concerning the job being carried out. The terms right and left are referred to the motorcycle direction of travel.

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