MV Agusta F4 750 User manual

Use and maintenance manual

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Il presente Manuale di uso e manutenzione è disponibile nelle edizioni in lingua sotto specificate:
This Owner’s Manual is available in the languages listed below:
Le présent livret d’utilisation et d’entretien est disponible dans les éditions rédigées dans les langues
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Die vorliegende Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitung ist in folgenden Sprachen erhältlich:
Las ediciones del presente manual de uso y mantenimiento están disponibles en los siguientes idiomas:
Edition Italienne
Edition Anglaise
Edition Française
Edition Allemande
Edition Espagnole
Edition USA
8000A2533
8A00A2533
8B00A2533
8C00A2533
8D00A2533
8A00A2534
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Dear Customer,
We wish to thank you for your preference and congratulate you on purchasing your new F4.
Your choice is a reward for the passionate effort our technicians have put into giving the F4 functional
and aesthetic characteristics that place it above the finest motorcycles currently available on the market,
making it an exclusive and sought-after item.
If, from a purely technical standpoint, the F4 represents an internationally recognized point of reference
on account of the innumerable innovations it introduces, its sleek, timeless design wonderfully combines
a glorious past with the new millennium.
The combination of these elements, which was made possible by love of detail, passion, and the desire
to realize a technically and aesthetically superior motorcycle, allows the F4 to soar above passing fash-
ions, giving it the privilege of being considered a unique item.
This manual has been drawn up with a view to providing you with a clear and practical guide to operat-
ing and maintaining your new motorcycle while safeguarding your warranty rights.
For further information, please feel free to contact the MV Agusta Customer Care Service.
Have a good time!
MV Agusta
Claudio Castiglioni
Chairman

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION 10
1.1 Purpose of the manual 10
1.2 Symbols 11
1.3 Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons 12
1.4 Identification data 13
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 20
2.1 Safety 20
2.1.1 Note on tampering 20
2.1.2 Safety rules 21
2.1.3 Installing accessories 23
2.1.4 Vehicle load 25
2.1.5 Modifications 26
2.1.6 Competitions 26
2.1.7 Recommendations for safe riding 27
2.1.8 Protective clothing 30
2.1.9 Suggestions against theft 31
2.2 Safety labels - Location 32
2.3 Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 37
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 38
3.1 Location of controls and instruments 38
3.2 Sidestand 39
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3.3 Handlebar controls, left side 40
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 42
3.5 Ignition switch and steering lock 45
3.6 Gear lever 47
3.7 Instruments and warning lights 48
3.7.1 Warning lights 49
3.7.2 Multifunction display 50
4 OPERATION 51
4.1 Using the motorcycle 51
4.2 Running-in 52
4.3 Starting the engine 54
4.4 Selecting the display functions 56
4.5 Setting the display functions 58
4.6 Refuelling 63
4.7 Glove compartment 64
4.8 Parking the motorcycle 65
4.9 Preriding checks 67
4.10 Riding 69
5 ADJUSTMENTS 70
5.1 List of adjustments 70
5.2 Table of adjustments 72
CONTENTS

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CONTENTS
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5.3 Adjusting the front brake lever 73
5.4 Adjusting the clutch lever 73
5.5 Adjusting the rearview mirrors 74
5.6 Adjusting the steering damper 74
5.7 Adjusting the front suspension 75
5.7.1 Spring preload 75
5.7.2 Rebound damper (front suspension) 76
5.7.3 Compression damper (front suspension) 76
5.8 Adjusting the rear suspension 77
5.8.1 Rebound damper (rear suspension) 79
5.8.2 Compression damper (rear suspension) 79
5.9 Headlight adjustment 80
6 MAINTENANCE 81
6.1 Tables of scheduled maintenance and
checks 81
6.2 Tools and accessories supplied 91
6.3 Table of lubricants and fluids 92
6.4 Removing/fitting the right-hand side fairing 93
6.5 Checking the engine oil level 95
6.5.1 Topping up the engine oil level 96
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6.6 Checking the coolant level 98
6.6.1 Topping up the coolant level 99
6.7 Checking the wear of the brake pads 101
6.8 Checking the brake fluid level 102
6.9 Checking the clutch fluid level 104
6.10 Checking and replacing the tyres 105
6.11 Checking and lubricating the drive chain 110
6.12 Checking the idle speed 114
6.13 Replacing parts - General information 115
6.13.1 Replacing the fuses 115
6.13.2 Replacing the low beam bulb 118
6.13.3 Replacing the high beam bulb 119
6.13.4 Replacing the front turn indicator bulbs 120
6.13.5 Replacing the rear turn indicator bulbs 121
6.13.6 Replacing the rear light and brake light
bulb 122
6.13.7 Replacing the license plate light bulb 123
6.14 Battery 124
6.15 Cleaning the motorcycle 126
6.16 Prolonged inactivity 128

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CONTENTS
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7 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART 129
7.1 Engine problems 129
7.2 Electrical equipment problems 134
8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 137
8.1 Motorcycle overview 137
8.1.1 Front brake circuit 139
8.1.2 Rear brake circuit 140
8.1.3 Clutch circuit 141
8.1.4 Engine lubrication 142
8.1.5 Coolant circuit 143
8.1.6 Fuel system 144
8.2 Specifications 145
8.3 Accessories 152
8.4 Clothing 153

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INDEX
Accessories 152
– installation 23
Adjustments
– clutch lever 73
– front brake lever 73
– front suspension 75
– headlight 80
– rear suspension 77
– rearview mirrors 74
– steering damper 74
– table 72
A– rear turn indicators 121
Battery 124
Brakes
– fluid level, check 102
– front brake circuit 139
– front brake lever, adjustment 73
– pads, wear check 101
– rear brake circuit 140
Bulbs, replacement of
– front turn indicators 120
– high beam 119
– license plate light 123
– low beam 118
– rear light and brake light 122
B
Damper
– compression (front suspension) 76
– compression (rear suspension) 79
– rebound (front suspension) 76
– rebound (rear suspension) 79
Display, multifunction 50
– selecting functions 56
– setting functions 58
D
Chain
– check 110
– lubrication 112
Cleaning the motorcycle 126
Clutch
– circuit 141
– fluid level, check 104
– lever, adjustment 73
Competitions 26
Controls and instruments, location 38
Coolant
– level, check 98
– circuit 143
– topping up 99
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INDEX
Electrical equipment, troubleshooting 134
Engine
– lubrication 142
– oil level, check 95
– oil level, topping up 96
– serial number 13
– starting 54
– troubleshooting 129
Handlebar controls
– left side 40
– right side 42
Headlight, adjustment 80
– high beam, bulb replacement 119
– low beam, bulb replacement 118
H
E
Fuel system 144
Fuses, replacement 115
F
G
Gear lever 47
Glove compartment 64
Identification data 13
Idle speed, check 114
Ignition switch and steering lock 45
Instruments and warning lights 48
Maintenance and checks, tables 81
Motorcycle overview 137
M
I
L
Levels
– brake fluid 102
– clutch fluid 104
– coolant 98
– engine oil 95
License plate light, bulb replacement 123
Location of controls and instruments 38
Lubricants and fluids, table 92
Parking 65
Preriding checks 67
Prolonged inactivity 128
Purpose of manual 10
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INDEX
Rear light and brake light,
bulb replacement 122
Rearview mirrors, adjustment 74
Refuelling 63
Replacing parts, general information 115
Running-in 52
R
Safety 20
– labels, location 32
– recommendations for safe riding 27
– rules 21
– visual and acoustic signals 37
Scheduled maintenance tables 81
Side fairing, right-hand,
removal/refitting 93
Sidestand 39
Specifications 145
Spring preload 76
Steering damper, adjustment 74
Suspensions
– front, adjustment 75
– rear, adjustment 77
Symbols 11
S
Tampering, note 20
Tools and accessories supplied 91
Topping up
– coolant 99
– engine oil 96
Troubleshooting flow chart
– electrical equipment 134
– engine 129
Turn indicators
– front, bulb replacement 120
– rear, bulb replacement 121
Tyres, check 105
– puncturing 106
– replacement 107
T
Vehicle
– identification number 13
– load 25
– modifications 26
V
Warning lights 49
Warranty
– Booklet, Service Coupons and Dealers’
Guide 12
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
11.1. Purpose of the manual
In addition to providing directions on operation and mainte-
nance, this manual contains important information about gen-
eral safety: READ THE MANUAL OVER CAREFULLY
BEFORE FIRST USING THE MOTORCYCLE.
The manual describes the model with the maximum equip-
ment at print time.
This manual must be considered as a part of your motorcycle.
It must always be kept in the glove compartment, and it must
be included with the vehicle even if this one is sold back to
another owner.

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1.2. Symbols
Sections of text that are particularly important in terms of personal safety or possible damage to the
motorcycle are marked with the following symbols:
Danger - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may pose a serious hazard
to the driver’s and other people’s safety.
Caution - Failure to observe these prescriptions, even in part, may result in damage to the
motorcycle.
The following symbols give an indication of who is supposed to perform the different adjustments and/or
maintenance operations:
Information on operations that can be carried out by the user.
Information on operations that must be carried out only by authorized personnel.
The following symbols are used to provide further information:
The “ ” symbol points out the requirement to use a tool or a special equipment in
order to correctly perform the described operation.
§The “ § ” symbol refers the reader to the chapter identified by the number that follows.

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11.3. Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons
Besides this Use and Maintenance Manual, the vehicle is
accompanied by the following documents: a Warranty Booklet
containing a Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate and recom-
mended service coupons, and the MV Agusta Dealers’ Guide.
IMPORTANT
The copy of the Warranty and Pre-Delivery Certificate to be
sent to MV Agusta must be filled in by the dealer and returned
to the factory within 10 days from the date of registration.
Every time the vehicle is serviced by a dealer, the user must
produce the Warranty Booklet so that the dealer can fill in the
service coupon and return it to MV Agusta within 10 days from
the date of the servicing.

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1.4. Identification data
1) vehicle identification number
2) engine serial number
3) homologation data
Motorcycle identification
The motorcycle is identified by the vehicle identi-
fication number. When placing orders for spare
parts, in addition to this number, you may be
required to provide the engine serial number, the
colour code and the key identification.
We recommend writing down the main numbers
in the spaces provided below.
FRAME No.:
ENGINE No.:
2) engine serial number
1) vehicle identification number 3) homologation data

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ZCG F4 01 AA Y V 000000
Manufacturer’s Letter Code
Motorcycle model
Progressive vehicle number
Here below you can find a description of a vehicle identification number:
The vehicle identification number must be provided each time you need to contact the MV Agusta
Technical Assistance Service, in order to guarantee the traceability of your motorcycle.

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Motorcycle key identification
Akey is supplied in duplicate for both the ignition and all
the locks. Keep the duplicate in a safe place.
We recommend writing down the key identification num-
ber in the space provided below:
KEY No.:
Identification of motorcycle colour combination
The colour code must be mentioned when ordering
body spares. This code can be read on the label placed
on the internal side of the tail piece.
We recommend writing down the colour code in the
space provided below:
COLOUR CODE :
key identification number

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10 9
11
87
6
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1. - Front fairing;
2. - Left-hand rearview mirror;
3. - Right-hand rearview mirror;
4. - Air box;
5. - Fuel tank;
6. - Tail section:
Color combination A:
Red Painting - CRC 1951-3
(Code PPG 954642)
Color combination B:
Metal Diamond Silver Painting -
CRC 1951-9
(Code PPG ∗0042)
Color combination C:
Black Painting - CRC 1951-6
(Code PPG ∗0036/1 + Code PPG ∗0036/2)
7. - Fuel tank left-hand side fairing;
8. - Fuel tank right-hand side fairing;
9. - Left-hand side fairing;
10.- Right-hand side fairing;
11.- Undercowl:
Color combination A:
Metal Silver Painting - CRC 1951-2
(Code PPG 954643)
Color combination B:
Metal Diamond Silver Painting -
CRC 1951-9
(Code PPG ∗0042)
Color combination C:
Black Painting - CRC 1951-6
(Code PPG ∗0036/1 + Code PPG ∗0036/2)
Bodywork parts reference colors
Bodywork parts are painted with the following reference colours, according to the corresponding
motorcycle colour combination (see pag. 15):

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14
15 16
17 18
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12.- Frame
Metal Bronze Painting
(Code Palinal 211E144)
13.- Front wheel rim
Aluminium Grey Painting
(Code Sebino 35204189) +
Clear Painting
(Code Sebino 35209052)
14.- Rear wheel rim
Aluminium Grey Painting
(Code Sebino 35204189) +
Clear Painting
(Code Sebino 35209052)
15.- Right-hand electrical equipment cover
Black Painting - CRC 1951-6
(Code Palinal 211E357)
16.- Left-hand electrical equipment cover
Black Painting - CRC 1951-6
(Code Palinal 211E357)
17.- Right-hand rearview mirror stand
Metal Bronze Painting
(Code Palinal 211E144)
18.- Left-hand rearview mirror stand
Metal Bronze Painting
(Code Palinal 211E144)
Frame parts reference colors
Frame parts are painted with the following reference colours: