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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: How to start the engine

With the motorcycle off and the dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to "run off"

How to start the engine


With the motorcycle and dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to "run off".

To start the engine, simply push the on/off switch up to "run on" and press the black start button.

How to start the engine


How to switch the dashboard on
The dashboard may switched on either from the on/off switch on the handlebar or from the button on the hands free system. With the engine off, the on/off switch is turned to "run off". With ...

How to start the motorcycle if the active key is not working
If no keyboard is detected, the dashboard does not switch on. Ensure that the active key is within the operating range of 1.5 Metres and that the key battery is charged. If the state of charge of t ...

Other materials:

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 centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm. Important ...

Ground connection locations
The negative cable, which is normally connected to the negative pole of the battery, is fastened to the crankcase. From here, the cable branches off and splits up within the electrical system to carry the ground connection to the different elements in the system. The image shows the ground ...

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. In case of troubles, ensure that the starter motor cable terminal is properly tightened under the n ...

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