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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Electric starting system

Note

The references of the elements listed below are those of the "wiring diagram", sect. 6 -1.

Electric starting system

The key components of the electric starting system are a solenoid (6) and a starter motor (5) fed by the battery (7).

Rectifier-regulator
The rectifier (1) is placed in the electrical components compartment. The rectifier/regulator consists of an aluminium casing containing the diodes that rectify the current produced by the alter ...

Starter motor
Power: 0.7 Kw/12 v Direction of rotation: counter clockwise viewed from power take-off side. The starter motor is highly compact and reliable and therefore rarely gives any type of problem. ...

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Removal of the cylinder/piston assembly
Loosen the clamps (7) and remove the hoses (8) and (9) from the cylinder barrels (10) and from the alternator-side crankcase cover. If damaged, unscrew the unions (6). Note The following procedure is described with the engine removed from the frame and the cylinder head r ...

Refitting the rear footrests
Note The refitting of the rear footrests is described for the right side but it is the same for both. If previously removed, refit the rubber footrest (11) on the rear rh footrest (6), by pushing it until pad (b) engages in the other side. Note The rubber footrest (11) side featuring the le ...

Clutch lever button
Introduction The clutch button is located on the clutch lever. Together with the signal from the side stand button and the neutral signal generated by the gear sensor (transmitted to the engine control unit over the can line), the clutch lever position signal is used to enable or disable engi ...

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