Ducati 998 2001 Manuel D'utilisation Et Entretien page 105

Important
Never operate the electric start button more than 5
seconds at a time. If needed, allow 10 seconds before
attempting to restart the engine.
4) 748/748S Turn the twistgrip (2, fig. 21.2) clockwise
(slow down), the button (1) will automatically disable.
4) 998 Move the starter lever (1) to its vertical position (A)
(fig. 21.3).
Important
Do not rev up the engine when it is cold. Allow
some time for oil to reach all points that need lubricating.
High ambient temperature (over 35°C):
748/748S Follow the same procedure, however, do not
use the button (1, fig. 21.2).
998 Follow the same procedure, however, do not use the
starter lever (1, fig. 21.3).
Cold ambient temperature (below 10°C):
Follow the procedure for "Regular ambient
temperature", however allow 5 minutes for the engine to
warm up.
A
B
1
3
4
998
E
fig. 21.3
fig. 21.4
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