Starting The Engine - Ducati Monster 1200 Owner's Manual

Starting the engine

Attention
Before starting the engine, become familiar
with the controls you will need to use when riding.
Attention
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust
gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a short time.
Move the ignition key to position (1, Fig 143). Make
sure both the green light N and the red light
the instrument panel come on.
Important
The oil pressure light should go out a few
seconds after the engine has started.
Attention
The side stand must be fully up (in a horizontal
position), as its safety sensor prevents engine start
when down.
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Note
The engine can be started with side stand down
and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the bike
with a gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this case
the side stand must be up).
Check that the stop switch (2, Fig 144) is positioned
to (RUN), then press the starter button
(3, Fig 144).
Let the motorcycle start without operating the
throttle control.
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Fig 143
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