MV Agusta F4 Frecce Tricolori User manual

Owner’s Manual
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Information
MV Agusta is committed to a policy of constant improvement; therefore, you may find slight differen-
ces between the information provided in this document and the vehicle you purchased. MV Agusta
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make changes to the motorcycle or this manual at any time
and without prior notice. Any supplement to this manual can be downloaded free of charge from our
website. Go to www.mvagusta.it .
Respect and defend natural environment
Everything we do affects the whole planet as well as its resources.
MV Agusta, in order to protect the interests of the community, alerts the Customers and the Technical
Assistance operators to use the vehicle and dispose of its replaced parts respecting the laws in force
concerning environmental pollution and waste disposal and recycling.
© 2010
This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced without prior consent, in writing, from MV Agusta S.p.A.
Part No. 8000B5372 - Edition No. 1
Printed in September 2010
California 65 Proposition Warning:
WARNING
This vehicle contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Rivolto, September 11th - 12th, 2010
Admiration, wonder and respect: these are the common feelings always aroused by the aircrafts and the
pilots of the Italian Acrobatic Team since the date of its birth.
The “Frecce Tricolori” represent a united team of pilots of the Military Air Force, which has been able to
proudly support the Italian national colors in the world throughout its whole history by linking them to
the highest values of quality, performance, style and professionalism.
These results can only come from a methodical and constant engagement, aimed to the unceasing
research of perfection in any action. MV Agusta shares, in its history, in its brand and in its people, the
same inspiring principles of the legendary “Frecce Tricolori”, as well as the awareness of being an icon
of the Italian style in the world.
In order to affirm the common engagement in pursuing excellence in any of its aspects, while celebra-
ting the 50th Anniversary of the Acrobatic Team, MV Agusta has clothed the most powerful and fasci-
nating of its creations with the colors of the Italian flag and sky, thus realizing an exclusive series of F4
bikes with the “Frecce Tricolori” livery.
The above motorcycles, prepared with special components and exactly numbered as the aircrafts of the
acrobatic team, recall their distinctive features and bear a silver plate reporting the number and the code
of the corresponding aeroplane.
The indications contained in the manual will help you make the most of your motorcycle in terms of both per-
formance and operating life. The manual provides useful information on how to take care of your vehicle, and
also describes some routine maintenance operations. Fundamental units such as the engine and the trans-
mission are covered in the Workshop Manuals. Operations involving these parts require specific equipment and
are reserved for skilled personnel. Your dealer possesses the skills, the equipment and the spare parts that are
needed to keep your motorcycle in optimum working order. This manual is to be considered as an integral part
of the vehicle, and must be transferred to any new owner together with the vehicle.
I wish to finally thank you for the trust you kindly gave us and send you my personal congratulations for
your new MV Agusta F4 1000 “Frecce Tricolori”.
MV Agusta
Claudio Castiglioni
President
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chap. Subjects covered page
1 GENERAL INFORMATION 10
1.1 Purpose of this manual 10
1.2 General safety information 10
1.3 Symbols 11
1.4 Warranty Booklet and Service Coupons 12
1.5 Identification data 13
2 SAFETY INFORMATION 16
2.1 Safety 16
2.1.1 How to report a safety-related defect 16
2.1.2 Noise emission warranty 16
2.1.3 Note on tampering 16
2.1.4 Information on the emission control system 18
2.1.5 Safe riding 19
2.1.6 Maintaining your motorcycle 21
2.1.7 Before you ride 22
2.1.8 While you ride 23
2.1.9 After you ride 26
2.1.10 Installing accessories 27
2.1.11 Vehicle load 28
2.1.12 Modifications 30
2.1.13 Competitions 30
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2.1.14 Suggestions against theft 31
2.2 Safety labels - Location 32
2.3 Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 41
3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 42
3.1 Location of controls and instruments 42
3.2 Kickstand 43
3.3 Handlebar controls, left side 44
3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 46
3.5 Ignition switch and steering lock 49
3.6 Gear lever 51
3.7 Instruments and warning lights 52
3.7.1 Warning lights 53
3.7.2 Multifunction display 54
4 OPERATION 55
4.1 Using the motorcycle 55
4.2 Break-in 56
4.3 Starting the engine 58
4.4 Selecting and setting the display functions 61
4.4.1 Selecting the display functions 62
4.4.2 Trip reset 66
4.4.3 TC Mode 68
CONTENTS
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