Lubricating Cables And Joints - Ducati Multistrada 620 2005 Manuel D'utilisation Et Entretien

Lubricating cables and joints

The condition of the outer sheaths of the throttle cables
should be checked at regular intervals. The sheath should
show no signs of squeezing or cracking. Work the controls
1
to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside the
sheath: if you feel any friction or hard spots, have the cable
replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop.
E
To prevent failure open the throttle control by unscrewing
the two fastening screws (1, fig. 48) then grease the cable
ends and the pulley with SHELL Advance Grease or
Retinax LX2.
Warning
When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cables
onto the suitable pulley.
fig. 48
Reinstall the cover and tighten down the screws (1) to 6 Nm.
To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint, clean
off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points
exposed to friction (1, fig. 48a).
fig. 48a
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