3 - | Hazardous Products - Warnings

General safety rules
Carbon monoxide
When a maintenance operation must be performed with the engine running, maker sure that the working area is well-ventilated. Never run the engine in an enclosed space.
Warning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which is a poisonous gas that can cause unconsciousness or even death if inhaled.
Run the engine outdoors or, if working indoors, use an exhaust fume extraction system.
Fuel
Always make sure the working area is well ventilated. Keep any sources of ignition, such as cigarettes, open flames or sparks, well away from working area and fuel storage area.
Warning
Petrol is highly flammable and can explode under certain conditions. Keep away from children.
Hot parts
Warning
The engine and exhaust parts become hot when the motorcycle engine is running and will stay hot for some time after the engine has been stopped. Wear heat-resistant gloves before handling these components or allow the engine and exhaust system to cool down before proceeding.
Warning
The exhaust system might be hot even after engine is switched off; take special care not to touch the exhaust system with any part of your body and do not park the motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves, etc.).
Used engine oil
Warning
Prolonged or repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. If working with engine oil on a daily basis, make it a rule to wash your hands thoroughly with soap immediately afterwards. Keep away from children.
Brake pad dust
Never clean the brake assemblies using compressed air or a dry brush.
Brake fluid
Warning
Avoid spilling brake fluid onto plastic, rubber or painted parts of the motorcycle to avoid the risk of damage. Protect these parts with a clean shop cloth before proceeding to service the motorcycle. Keep away from children.
Battery
Warning
The battery gives off explosive gases; never cause sparks or allow naked flames and cigarettes near the battery. When charging the battery, ensure that the working area is properly ventilated.
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent problems and obtain the best end result:

- | when diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to what the customer reports about motorcycle operation since this information can highlight anomalies; your questions to the customer concerning symptoms of the fault should be aimed at clarifying the problem;

- | diagnose the problem systematically and accurately before proceeding further. This manual provides the theoretical background for troubleshooting; this basis must be combined with personal experience and attendance at periodic training courses held by Ducati;

- | repair work should be planned carefully in advance to prevent any unnecessary downtime, for example obtaining the required spare parts or preparing the necessary tools, etc.;

- | limit the number of operations needed to access the part to be repaired. Note that the disassembly procedures in this manual describe the most efficient way to reach the part to be repaired.

General advice on repair work

- | Always use top quality tools. When lifting the motorcycle, only use devices that comply fully with the relevant European directives.

- | When working on the motorcycle, always keep the tools within reach, ideally in the order required, and never put them on the motorcycle or in hard-to-reach or inaccessible places.

- | The workplace must be kept clean and tidy at all times.

- | Always replace gaskets, seals and split pins with new parts.

- | When loosening or tightening nuts or screws, always start with the largest or start from the centre; tighten nuts and screws to the specified torque working in a crosswise sequence.

- | Always mark any parts and positions which might easily be confused at the time of reassembly.

- | Use exclusively Ducati original replacement parts and the recommended brands of lubricants.

- | 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.