Throttle Cable Adjustment; Checking Battery Liquid Level - Ducati MONSTER 400 Owner's Manual

Throttle cable adjustment

The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 2 - 4
mm/0.08-0.16 in., measured at the edge of the twistgrip
and at all positions of the handlebars. If it needs
adjusting, use the suitable adjusters (1, fig. 28) provided
on the throttle control.
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Checking battery liquid level (fig. 29)
Lift the tank to carry out such operation (page 35).
Battery liquid level must be maintained between the
maximum (UPPER LEVEL) and minimum (LOWER
LEVEL) marks on battery front.
If battery liquid level is too low, remove the caps (1) and
top up carefully with distilled water up to the upper level
line, using a small syringe or a plastic funnel.
When adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube
(2) is connected to battery breather outlet. The breather
tube must be so placed that it does not kink or twist.
Important
Add only distilled water to the battery. Tap water
may shorten battery life.
A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to
overpressure and damage the battery.
Warning
The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte).
Avoid contact with skin and eyes as it may cause severe
burns. If you spill some electrolyte on your skin, wash
the affected area with abundant water and seek medical
advice. Electrolyte is poisonous: if you swallow it
accidentally, drink abundant milk or water, then eat
magnesia, scrambled eggs or drink vegetable oil and
seek medical advice without delay.
Always wear adequate protective clothing and a visor
when handling the battery. Never switch on a lighter or
light a match and so on to check battery fluid level.
fig. 28
Do not reverse terminal polarity.