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
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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. ...
Other materials:
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.
Changing the fluid in the front brake circuit
Remove the cover (1) with the membrane from the front b ...
Refitting the timing covers
Locate vertical cylinder external cover (25), horizontal cylinder external
cover (3) and central external cover (1) by
starting the screws (4).
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 -
3, Engine t ...
Distance travelled on fuel reserve: trip fuel
This function shows the distance travelled on fuel reserve (in
km or miles depending on the specific application).
When the fuel light comes on, the display automatically
switches to the "trip fuel" indicator.
Trip fuel reading remains stored even after key-off until the
vehicle i ...