Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Battery
Battery safety rules
Warning
Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the safety standards (sect. 1 - 3, General safety rules).
When under charge, batteries produce explosive gases. Keep batteries away from heat sources, sparks or open flames.
Instructions for use
The battery is a sealed, maintenance-free type and therefore requires no servicing installation.
Note
Always keep the battery clean. Apply grease around the battery terminal clamps to prevent corrosion.
Warning
Never remove the valve cover located on top of the cover. If the block, cover or terminals are broken or if the valve cover has been tampered with it is absolutely necessary to replace the battery.
Important
If the motorcycle is left unused for more than 30 days, remove the battery and store it in a safe, cool place.
Always charge the battery before the first operation and after long storage periods - such as before selling the vehicle.
Removal of the battery 
undo the screws (1) and remove the battery retaining bracket (2).
Slide out the battery (3) from its housing and, always starting from the negative terminal (-), loosen the screws (4).
Remove the positive cable (5), the abs positive cable (6) from the positive terminal, and the negative cable (7) from the negative terminal.
Remove the battery drift (6) on the battery support (7).
Refitting the battery
Position the battery drift (6) on the battery support (7).
Place the battery (3) in its compartment by connecting first cable (7) to the negative terminal with the screw (4).
Connect the positive cable (5) and then the abs positive cable (6) to the positive terminal with the screw (4).
Tighten the terminal screws (4) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3Frame torque settings) and apply grease around the battery terminal clamps to prevent oxidation.
Place the battery (3) on its support, then position the retaining bracket (2) and tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Topping up the electrolyte
Warning
Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the
safety standards (sect.1 - 3, General safety rules).
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and can cause burns if it ...
Alternator
It is equipped with a 12 v, 430 w generator, consisting of a fixed element
(stator, a) located on the generator cover and
of a movable element (rotor, b) fixed to the crankshaft.
Note
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Recovery procedure in the event of electric steering lock fault
If any fault occurs during activation of the electric steering lock: for
example, if the pin jams, if the handlebar is moved
while the pin is deployed or if there is excessive strain on the electric pin
actuator motor, the electric steering lock is
automatically disengaged and the hands free s ...
Refitting the clutch master cylinder assembly
Insert the clutch master cylinder assembly (3) and the clamp (6) on the left
handlebar, so that the top mating faces
match the mark (z) on the handlebar as shown.
Couple terminal (6) to the clutch master cylinder control and fix them with
the screws (v).
Tighten the retaining screws ...
Reassembling the clutch
Position the spacer (13).
Fit the flat ring (11) and the belleville washer (10) on the clutch center
(12), so that the convex side faces the clutch
drum.
Locate the belleville washer (8).
Apply the prescribed grease to the thread of the gearbox primary shaft and
the mating surfac ...