Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Changing and cleaning the air filters
The air filter must be replaced at the intervals described in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2).
Work on the vehicle right side, loosen screws (1) that secure the intake duct (2) to the filter box, and the radiator retaining screw (3); recover the washer (4).
Remove the intake duct (2).
Pull out the filter cartridge (5) from the seat in the airbox.
The filter cartridge can be cleaned with a jet of compressed air or replace if necessary.
Important
A clogged air filter will reduce air intake and engine power, increase fuel consumption and cause a build up of deposits on the spark plugs. Do not use the motorcycle without a filter as impurities in the air could get into the engine and cause damage.
Properly refit the cartridge in the filter box housing.
If the gasket (6) has been replaced, refit the new gasket in the proper seat (a) of the conveyor (2); place it so that the Tab (b) of the gasket (6) matches with slot (c) of the rh conveyor (2) as shown in the figure.
Note
Check for no abnormal wrinkles during gasket fitting.
Start the screws (1) and screw (3) with washer (4).
Tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 3.5 Nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3Frame torque settings) and screw (3) to a torque of 10 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Important
If the motorcycle is used in very damp or dusty conditions, the air filter cartridge must be changed more frequently.
Check the air filter in the horizontal timing belt cover.
Loosen the screws (8) securing the central external cover (9) and remove it from the central side.
Loosen the screws (11) fixing the horizontal belt timing cover (7) and remove it from the horizontal cylinder assembly.
Loosen the screws (12) and remove the filter (10). Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (8) and (11).
Once the check has been carried out refit filter (10), screw without tightening the screws (12) and refit the horizontal timing belt cover (7) on the horizontal cylinder assembly by tightening the screws (11) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) for the plastic covers, and 6 nm (min. 5.5 Nm - max. 6.5 Nm) for the carbon ones (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).
Refit the central timing belt cover (9) by tightening the screws (8) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) for the plastic covers, and 6 nm (min. 5.5 Nm - max. 5.6 Nm) for the carbon ones (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).
Spark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode:
an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and
running at the right temperature.
Inspect the c ...
Checking the coolant level
To the specified intervals in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2)
Check the coolant level contained in
the expansion reservoir, on the right side of the vehicle.
The coolant level mu ...
Other materials:
Checking valve clearances
To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder
head covers and then remove the
components listed below.
Unscrew the two fixing screws (1) of the cover (2) according to the
crankshaft.
Fit the tool handgrip 88713.0123 In the holes of the generator cover t ...
Refitting the tail light
Fit the spacers with collar (3) into the rear vibration dampers (2) located
on the gloves compartment (23).
Note
Two spacers (3) must be inserted inside and outside on the right side and
two spacers (3) must be inserted inside and
outside on the left side.
Insert the split vibration damp ...
Check engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the right-hand side
of the oil sump.
Stop the engine and allow a few minutes for the oil to settle to a steady level.
Oil level must be checked with the vehicle perfectly upright and the engine
cold.
The oil must be between the m ...