Ducati SUPERBIKE 848 MY 2008 Manual page 24

Hazardous Products - Warnings
Warning
Inhalation of asbestos fibres is a proven cause of respiratory illness and cancer.
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.
Coolant
Engine coolant contains ethylene glycol, which may ignite under particular conditions, producing
invisible flames. Although the flames from burning ethylene glycol are not visible, they are still capable
of causing severe burns.
Warning
Take care not to spill engine coolant on the exhaust system or engine parts. These parts may be hot
and ignite the coolant, which will subsequently burn with invisible flames.
Coolant (ethylene glycol) is an irritant and is poisonous when ingested. Keep away from children.
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. The coolant is under pressure and will cause
severe burns if it comes into contact with the skin.
The cooling fan operates automatically: keep hands well clear and make sure your clothing does not
snag on the fan.
Battery
Warning
The battery produces explosive gases; keep it away from any source of ignition such as sparks, flames
and cigarettes. 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
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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
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procedures in this manual describe the most efficient way to reach the part to be repaired.
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