Pre-Ride Checks - Ducati Monster 696 Owner's Manual

Pre-ride checks

Warning
Failure to carry out these checks before riding,
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider
and passenger.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your
bike as follows:
FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed
(page 103).
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level in the sump through the sight
glass. Top up if needed (page 141).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Check fluid level in the relevant reservoirs (page
106).
TYRE CONDITION
Check tyre pressure and condition (page 138).
CONTROLS
Work the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change
controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check for
proper operation.
LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
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Make sure lights, indicators and horn work properly.
Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page 135).
KEY-OPERATED LOCKS
Ensure that fuel filler plug (page 85) and seat (page
86) are locked.
SIDE STAND
Make sure that side stand operates smoothly and is
in the correct position (page 88).
ABS WARNING LIGHT (for ABS version only)
After key-on, the ABS light (10Fig. 3), remains on
when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h; the light
turns off to indicate that the ABS system is
functioning properly.
Warning
In case of malfunction, do not ride the
motorcycle and contact a Ducati Dealer or authorised
Service Centre.