Ducati MONSTER 696 User manual

Owner's manual
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Use and maintenance manual
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Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts! We
congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle.
We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer journeys
as well as short daily trips, but however you use your
motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes you an
enjoyable ride.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. recommends that you adhere
strictly to the instructions in this manual, especially those
regarding the running-in period. This will ensure that your
Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to ride.
For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorized
service centres.
We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners
and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might
need.
Enjoy the ride!
Notes
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. cannot accept any liability
for errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this
manual. All information in this manual is valid at the time of
going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right
to make any modifications required due to the ongoing
development of their products.
For safety and reliability, to avoid invalidating the warranty
and to maintain the value of your motorcycle, use only
original Ducati spare parts.
Warning
This manual is an integral part of the product and, if
ownership is transferred to a third party, must always be
passed on to the new owner.

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ETable of contents
General indications 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful road safety information 7
Riding with a full load 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of the motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD – Main functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 15
The immobilizer system 40
Code card 41
Immobilizer override procedure 42
Duplicate keys 44
Ignition switch and steering lock 45
Left-hand handlebar switch 46
Clutch lever 47
Cold start lever 48
Right-hand handlebar switch 49
Throttle twistgrip 50
Front brake lever 50
Rear brake pedal 51
Gearchange pedal 51
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 52
Main components and devices 53
Position on motorcycle 53
Fuel tank filler cap 54
Seat lock and helmet holder 55
Sidestand 56
Rear shock absorber adjusters 57
Riding the motorcycle 58
Running-in precautions 58
Pre-ride checks 59
Starting the engine 60
Moving off 62
Braking 63
Stopping the motorcycle 64
Refuelling 64
Parking 65
Toolkit and accessories 66
Main Maintenance Operations 67
Changing the air filter 67
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 67
Checking the brake pads for wear 68
Lubricating cables and linkages 69

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Adjusting the throttle cable 70
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 70
Removal of the battery 71
Refitting the battery 79
Tensioning the drive chain 88
Lubricating the drive chain 89
Replacing bulbs 90
Headlight aim 91
Tyres 93
Checking the engine oil level 95
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 96
General cleaning 97
Storing the motorcycle 98
Important notes 98
Maintenance 99
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 99
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the customer 102
Technical data 103
Dimensions (mm) 103
Weights 103
Engine 105
Timing system 105
Performance data 106
Spark plugs 106
Fuel system 106
Brakes 107
Transmission 108
Frame 109
Wheels 109
Tyres 109
Suspension 109
Exhaust system 110
Colour schemes 110
Electrical system 110
Routine maintenance record 115
For United States of America Version
Only 117
Reporting of safety defects 117
Safety warnings 117
Noise emission warranty 117
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 117
Tampering warning 118
Riding safety 119
Protective apparel 120
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 120
Label location 121
California evaporation emission system 123
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 123
Routine Maintenance Record 126

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EGeneral indications
Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to ensure the reliability
of the motorcycle, you are strongly advised to contact a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre for any
servicing that requires particular technical expertise.
Our highly qualified staff have access to the specialised
tools required to perform any servicing job to the highest
professional standards, using only Ducati original spare
parts as the best guarantee for perfect interchangeability,
smooth running and long service life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet.
However, the warranty does not apply to motorcycles used
in competitions. If any motorcycle part is tampered with,
modified, or replaced with parts other than original Ducati
spare parts during the warranty period, the warranty is
automatically invalidated.
Symbols
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual
carefully in order to familiarise yourself with your motorcycle.
If in doubt, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized
Service Centre. You will find the information in the manual
useful on trips (which Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. hopes will
be smooth and enjoyable), and it will help you obtain top
performance from your motorcycle for a long time. This
booklet uses a set of symbols with special meanings:
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may put
you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even death.
Important
Risk of damage to the motorcycle and/or its components.
Notes
Additional information about the current operation.
References to the right or left side of the motorcycle
assume you are sitting on the seat, facing forward.

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Useful road safety information
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are
inexperienced or do not hold a valid licence.
Riders and passengers must always wear appropriate
clothing and a safety helmet.
Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become
tangled in the controls or limit your field of vision.
Never start or run the engine in enclosed space.
Exhaust gases are toxic and may lead to loss of
consciousness or even death within a short time.
The rider should keep his/her feet on the footrests when
the motorcycle is in motion.
Always hold the handlebars firmly with both hands so you
will be ready for sudden changes in direction or in the road
surface. The pillion passenger should always hold on to
the grabhandles under the seat with both hands.
Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local
regulations.
Always respect speed limits where these are indicated
and always adapt your speed to suit the current visibility,
road and traffic conditions.
Always signal your intention to turn or change lane in
good time, using the appropriate turn signals.
Be sure you are clearly visible and avoid riding within the
blind spot of a vehicle in front of you.
Be very careful at road junctions, or when riding in areas near
exits from private land or car parks, or on the slip roads to
motorways.
Always turn off the engine when refuelling. Be extremely
careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the exhaust
pipe when refuelling.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
While refuelling, it is possible to inhale noxious fuel vapours.
Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing,
immediately wash with soap and water and change your
clothing.
Always remove the key if leaving your motorcycle unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes and silencers remain hot for a long
time.
Warning
The exhaust system might be hot even after engine is
switched off; take special care not to touch the exhaust
system with any part of your body and do not park the
motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves, etc.).
Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to knock against
it, and use the sidestand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground, or your motorcycle
may fall over.

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ERiding with a full load
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical for maintaining safety
standards, and to avoid getting into difficulties when
making sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Information on load capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order
with rider, luggage and additional accessories should not
exceed 390 kg.
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest
possible position and as close to centre of the motorcycle
as possible.
Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure.
Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to
become unstable.
Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front
mudguard, as this would cause dangerous instability.
Do not insert objects into gaps in the frame, where they
could interfere with moving parts.
Check that the tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated
on page 93 and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data
All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,
one for the frame (fig. 1) and one for the engine (fig. 2).
Notes
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and
should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
Frame number
Engine number
fig. 1
fig. 2