MV Agusta F4 BRUTALE User manual

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MVAGUSTA F4 BRUTALE S

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Part No. 8A00A4902 - Edition No. 1

Printed in September 2004

Information

MV Agusta S.p.A. 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. MVAgusta motorcy-

cles are exported in several countries, in which different rules and regulations (concerning both the

Highway Code and the homologation procedures) are in force. Relying on your understanding, MV Agusta

S.p.A. deems it necessary to reserve the right to change its products and the related documentation at any

time and without notice.

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, awakens the Customers and the Technical

Assistance operators to use the vehicle and dispose of its replaced parts respecting the laws in force con-

cerning environmental pollution and waste disposal and recycling.

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Dear Customer,

We wish to thank you for your preference and congratulate you on purchasing your new F4 Brutale.

MV Agusta, thanks to the passionate effort of its technicians, offers to its customers a motorcycle with a

new aesthetic design combined with a refined framework: these are the elements which have distingui-

shed every vehicle created by MV Agusta throughout its glorious history.

The result of this effort is an exclusive motorcycle with functional and aesthetic characteristics that place

it above the finest motorcycles currently available on the market, making it an exclusive and sought-after

item.

In fact, the technologies and solutions applied give to the F4 Brutale unique characteristics common to

all the MV Agusta models, strenghtening a design phylosophy that involves continuous research, tech-

nological innovation and love for detail. This way, MV Agusta gives to all the bikers who freely live their

passion the chance to possess a unique object, which surely represents a strong reference worldwide.

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! Claudio Castiglioni

MV Agusta

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 22

2.1. Safety 22

2.1.1. Note on tampering 22

2.1.2. Safety rules 23

2.1.3. Precautions for children 25

2.1.4. Installing accessories 26

2.1.5. Vehicle load 27

2.1.6. Modifications 29

2.1.7. Competitions 29

2.1.8. Recommendations for safe riding 30

2.1.9. Protective clothing 33

2.1.10. Suggestions against theft 34

2.2. Safety labels - Location 35

2.3. Safety - Visual and acoustic signals 39

3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 40

3.1. Location of controls and instruments 40

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3.2. Sidestand 42

3.3. Handlebar controls, left side 43

3.4 Handlebar controls, right side 45

3.5. Ignition switch and steering lock 46

3.6. Gear lever 52

3.7. Instruments and warning lights 53

3.7.1. Warning lights 54

3.7.2. Multifunction display 55

4 OPERATION 56

4.1. Using the motorcycle 56

4.2. Running-in 57

4.3. Starting the engine 59

4.4. Selecting and setting the display functions 61

4.4.1. Selecting the display functions 62

4.4.2. Setting the measurement units 63

4.4.3. Resetting the trip mileage counters 66

4.4.4. Setting the clock 69

4.5. Refuelling 71

4.6. Glove compartment 73

4.7. Parking the motorcycle 75

4.8. Preriding checks 77

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

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6.2. Tools and accessories supplied 104

6.3. Table of lubricants and fluids 105

6.4. Checking the engine oil level 106

6.4.1. Topping up the engine oil level 107

6.5.

Checking the coolant level

109

6.5.1.

Topping up the coolant level

110

6.6. Checking the wear of the brake pads 112

6.7. Checking the brake fluid level 113

6.8. Checking the clutch fluid level 115

6.9. Checking and replacing the tyres 116

6.10. Checking and lubricating the drive chain 121

6.11. Checking the idle speed 125

6.12. Replacing parts - General information 126

6.12.1. Replacing the fuses 126

6.12.2. Replacing the low beam bulb 129

6.12.3.

Replacing the high beam bulb

131

6.12.4 Replacing the front parking light bulb 132

6.12.5. Replacing the front turn indicator bulbs 133

6.12.6. Replacing the rear turn indicator bulbs 134

6.12.7. Replacing the rear light and brake light

bulb 135

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4.9 Riding 79

5 ADJUSTMENTS 80

5.1. List of adjustments 80

5.2. Table of adjustments 83

5.3. Adjusting the front brake lever 84

5.4. Adjusting the clutch lever 84

5.5. Adjusting the rearview mirrors 85

5.6. Adjusting the front suspension 86

5.6.1. Spring preload 87

5.6.2. Rebound damper (front suspension) 87

5.6.3. Compression damper (front suspension) 88

5.7. Adjusting the rear suspension 89

5.7.1. Rebound damper (rear suspension) 90

5.7.2. High speed compression damper

(rear suspension) 91

5.7.3. Low speed compression damper

(rear suspension) 91

5.8. Headlight adjustment 92

6 MAINTENANCE 94

6.1. Tables of scheduled maintenance and

checks 94

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6.12.8. Replacing the license plate light bulb 136

6.13. Battery 138

6.14. Cleaning the motorcycle 140

6.15. Prolonged inactivity 143

7 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART 144

7.1. Engine problems 144

7.2. Electrical equipment problems 149

8 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 152

8.1. Motorcycle overview 152

8.1.1. Front brake circuit 154

8.1.2. Rear brake circuit 155

8.1.3. Clutch circuit 156

8.1.4. Engine lubrication 157

8.1.5. Coolant circuit 158

8.1.6. Fuel system 159

8.2. Specifications 160

8.3. Accessories 167

8.4. Clothing 168

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INDEX

Accessories 167

– installation 26

Adjustments

– clutch lever 84

– front brake lever 84

– front suspension 86

– headlight 92

– list 80

– rear suspension 89

– rearview mirrors 85

– table 83

Battery 138

Brakes

– fluid level, check 113

– front brake circuit 154

– front brake lever, adjustment 84

– pads, wear check 112

– rear brake circuit 155

Bulbs, replacement of

– front turn indicators 133

– high beam 131

– license plate light 136

– low beam 129

– parking light 132

– rear light and brake light 135

– rear turn indicators 134

Chain

– check 121

– lubrication 123

Cleaning the motorcycle 140

Clutch

– circuit 156

– fluid level, check 115

– lever, adjustment 84

Competitions 29

Controls and instruments, location 40

Coolant

– level, check 109

– circuit 158

– topping up 110

Damper

– compression (front suspension) 88

– compression (rear suspension) 91

– rebound (front suspension) 87

– rebound (rear suspension) 90

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INDEX

Display, multifunction 55

– selecting functions 62

– setting functions 63

Electrical equipment, troubleshooting 149

Engine

– lubrication 157

– oil level, check 106

– oil level, topping up 107

– serial number 13

– starting 59

– troubleshooting 144

Fuel system 159

Fuses, replacement 126

Gear lever 52

Glove compartment 73

Handlebar controls

– left side 43

– right side 45

Headlight, adjustment 92

– high beam, bulb replacement 131

– low beam, bulb replacement 129

Identification data 13

Idle speed, check 125

Ignition switch and steering lock 48

Instruments and warning lights 53

Levels

– brake fluid 113

– clutch fluid 115

– coolant 109

– engine oil 106

License plate light, bulb replacement 136

Location of controls and instruments 40

Lubricants and fluids, table 105

Maintenance and checks, tables 94

Motorcycle color combination 20

Motorcycle overview 152

Parking 75

Parking light, bulb replacement 132

Precautions for children 25

Preriding checks 77

Prolonged inactivity 143

Purpose of manual 10

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