Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Changing the clutch fluid
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the event of accidental contact wash the affected area with abundant running water.
Remove cover (1) and membrane from the clutch fluid reservoir (2) by loosening the screws (3).
Siphon off the fluid from the reservoir (2).
Fill the tank (2) with new oil up to the max. Mark.
Operate the clutch lever two or three times until the circuit is pressurised.
Hold the lever pulled in towards the grip.
Attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (4) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container Placed on the floor.
Open the bleed valve (4) to allow fluid to escape.
Warning
During the filling operation, always keep the oil level above the min mark to prevent the formation of air bubbles in the circuit.
Allow the fluid to flow from the bleed valve (4) until it changes colour. Retighten the bleed valve (4) and tighten to a torque of 4 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) and restore the correct level of oil in the tank.
Changing the brake fluid
Warning
Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact,
wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.
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Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is
also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or
with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the a ...
Other materials:
Refitting the throttle twistgrip
Lubricate the ends of the throttle grip cables (10) and the twistgrip race
with the recommended grease.
The closing cable (10) features a writing on the yellow tube, whereas the
opening one (10) features such writing on the
white tube.
To refit the throttle control components, proceed i ...
Absolute pressure sensors
Introduction
The engine control system of the diavel is equipped with two absolute
pressure sensors, with one connected to the intake
duct of each cylinder (map 1 cylinder 1 - horizontal - map 2 cylinder 2 -
vertical). They are used by the control unit to
determine the quantity of fuel to be ...
Engine setting function (engine power control)
This function customises engine power and output.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"
"or (2, fig. 14) ?" "select the "riding mode"function
and press the
reset button (12, fig. 12) T ...