MV Agusta F4 BRUTALE Use and Maintenance Manual

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Motorcycle Accessories
Type
Use and Maintenance Manual
MV AGUSTA F4 BRUTALE S
© 2004
This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced without prior consent, in writing, from MV Agusta S.p.A.
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. MV Agusta 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.
Use and maintenance manual
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This Manual is available in the languages listed below:
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8000A4902
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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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CONTENTS
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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
A
B
D
C
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
H
E
F
G
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
M
I
L
P
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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INDEX
R
S
T
V
W
Rear light and brake light,
bulb replacement 135
Rearview mirrors, adjustment 85
Refuelling 71
Replacing parts, general information 126
Running-in 57
Safety 22
– labels, location 35
– recommendations for safe riding 30
– rules 23
– visual and acoustic signals 39
Scheduled maintenance tables 94
Sidestand 42
Specifications 160
Spring preload 87
Suspensions
– front, adjustment 86
– rear, adjustment 89
Symbols 11
Tampering, note 22
Tools and accessories supplied 104
Topping up
– coolant 110
– engine oil 107
Troubleshooting flow chart
– electrical equipment 149
– engine 144
Turn indicators
– front, bulb replacement 133
– rear, bulb replacement 134
Tyres, check 116
– puncturing 117
– replacement 118
Vehicle
– identification number 13
– load 27
– modifications 29
Warning lights 54
Warranty
– Booklet, Service Coupons and Dealers’
Guide 12
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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1.1. 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 inside it, and it must be included with
the vehicle even if this one is sold back to another owner.
The manual must be kept in the glove compartment placed
under the passenger’s seat.
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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 drivers 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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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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1.3. 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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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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ZCG F4 05 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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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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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.
It is essential to provide the key identification number if
you place an order for a spare motorcycle key. We
recommend writing down this number in the space pro-
vided below:
KEY No.:
key identification number
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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10
1
2
5
4 6
7
8
3
9
11
12
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GENERAL INFORMATION 1
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Bodywork parts reference colours
Bodywork parts are painted with the following reference colours, according to the corresponding
motorcycle colour combination (see page 20):
1. - Rear side fairing, right-hand;
2. - Rear side fairing, left-hand;
3. - Front mudguard:
Colour combinations A-D:
CRC B4 Red Painting
(Code Palinal 926XH348D)
Colour combination B:
Brutale Metal Matt Black Painting
(Code Palinal 925XH982)
Colour combination C:
CRC B4 Silver Painting
(Code Palinal 900.Crom)
5. - Tail piece;
6. - Air box side fairings;
7. - Ignition switch cover;
8. - Dashboard cover:
Brutale Metal Anthracite Grey Painting
(Code Palinal 926XH893 Multicryl)
4. - Fuel tank:
Colour combination A:
CRC B4 Red Painting
(Code Palinal 926XH348D)
Colour combination B:
Brutale Metal Matt Black Painting
(Code Palinal 925XH982)
Colour combination C:
CRC B4 Silver Painting
(Code Palinal 900.Crom)
Colour combination D:
CRC Intense Black Painting
(Code Palinal 9269011503395)
9. - Fuel tank left-hand side fairing;
10. - Fuel tank right-hand side fairing;
11. - Right-hand rearview mirror;
12. - Left-hand rearview mirror:
Brutale Metal Anthracite Grey Painting
(Code Palinal 926XH893 Multicryl)
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MV Agusta F4 BRUTALE Use and Maintenance Manual

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