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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Tank filler plug

Note


To open or close the tank filler plug using the active key, set the metal part in the middle position, as shown on page 86.

Opening

Lift the cover (1, fig. 100) And insert the active or passive key into the lock. Give the key a 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock.

Lift the plug (2, fig. 101).

Tank filler plug


Closing

Close the cap (2, fig. 101) With the key inserted and press it into its seat. Remove the key and replace the lock cover (1, fig. 100).

Note


The cap can only be closed with the key inserted.

Warning


Always make sure you have properly refitted (see page 140) and closed the plug after each refuelling.

Tank filler plug


Seat lock

Work latch (1, fig. 102) To remove the seat and access to the underseat compartment and any other device under it.

Seat lock


Position on the vehicle
Tank filler plug. Seat lock. Side stand. Rear-view mirrors. Front fork adjusters. Rear shock absorber adjusters. Catalytic converter. Exhaust silencer (see "warning" on ...

Side stand
Insert the active or passive key in the lock (1, fig. 102), Turn it clockwise and simultaneously apply downward pressure in the area of the catch to release the pin. Pull the seat backwards to rele ...

Other materials:

Disassembly of the gearbox shafts
Place the shaft in a vice in such a way as to facilitate the disassembly operations. Important Take care not to invert the positions of the shims on reassembly: this would potentially lead to jamming when using the gear selector control, making it necessary to reopen the engine crankcase. D ...

Replacing of the rear sprocket
Lock the wheel axle rotation. Remove the clip (1). Loosen the locking nut (2) with a socket wrench. Fully unscrew the nut (2) and remove the washer (3) and the flange (5) with the sprocket (17). Collect the spacer (9). Using a mallet, tap the flange (5) with the cush drive dampe ...

Anti-pollution system and auto-adaptive strategy
Efficacy of the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors To comply with current emissions legislation, the diavel is equipped with a trivalent catalytic converter, which oxidises co (carbon monoxide) and hc (unburnt hydrocarbons) and reduces nox (nitrogen oxides). The image shows the exhaus ...

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