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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the max load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
Keys 12
Ignition switch and steering lock 13
Left switch 14
Clutch lever 15
Cold start button 748/748S 16
Fast idle lever (998) 16
Right switch 17
Throttle twistgrip 17
Front brake lever 17
Rear brake pedal 18
Gear change pedal 18
Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 19
Main components and devices 20
Location 20
Tank filler plug 21
Seat catch and helmet hook 22
Side stand 24
Steering damper 25
Front fork adjusters 748/748S/998 25
Shock absorber adjusters (748/748S) 27
Shock absorber adjusters (998) 29
Changing motorcycle track alignement 30
Directions for use 31
Running-in recommendations 31
Pre-ride checks 33
Starting the engine 34
Moving off 36
Braking 37
Stopping the motorcycle 37
Parking 38
Refueling 38
Tool kit and accessories 39
Main maintenance operations 40
Removing the fairing 40
Cleaning and changing air filters 42
Checking the coolant level 44
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 45
Checking brake pads for wear 46
Lubricating cables and joints 46
Throttle cable adjustment 47
Charging the battery 47