Starting - Engine Warmup; Starting The Engine - Ducati SUPERBIKE 848 MY 2008 Manual

Starting - Engine warmup

2 - Starting - Engine warmup

Starting the engine

This motorcycle is equipped with an automatic starter (stepper motor). This allows automation of the
engine warmup procedure.
For information on the operation of the stepper motor, see Sect. M 3,
Turn the ignition switch to ON. Make sure both the green light and the red light on the instrument
panel come on (Sect. P 7,
Allow the engine to start on its own, without turning the throttle twistgrip.
Important
The oil pressure warning light should go out a few seconds after the engine has started. If the light
stays on, stop the engine and check the oil level (Sect. P 7,
Never start the engine when the oil pressure is too low.
Important
Do not run the engine at high speed when cold. Allow some time for the oil to warm up and reach all
points that need lubricating.
Warning
The engine can be started with the sidestand down and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the
engine with a gear engaged, pull in the clutch lever (in this case the sidestand must be in the raised
position).
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