Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Symbols
Ducati motor holding s.P.A. Advises you to read this manual carefully in order to become familiar with your motorcycle. If in doubt, please contact a ducati dealer or authorised service centre. The information contained herein will prove useful on your trips - and ducati motor holding s.P.A. Wishes you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the performance of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time.
This booklet uses a set of symbols with special meanings:
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may put you at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even death.
Important
Risk of damage to the
motorcycle and/or its
components.
Note
Additional information about
the current operation.
The terms right and left are referred to the motorcycle viewed from the riding position.
Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to a ducati dealer
or authorised service centre for servicing that requires any
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Useful information for safe riding
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence ...
Other materials:
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...
Chain lubrication
The chain fitted on your motorcycle has o-rings that keep dirt
out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts.
So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain,
use special solvents and avoid aggressive washing with highpressure
steam cleaners.
After cleaning, blow the chain dry with ...
Overhaul of the flywheel-alternator assembly
Examine the inner part of alternator rotor (24) for signs of damage. Check
that the starter clutch is working properly and
that the needle races do not show signs of wear or damage of any kind. If there
is any malfunction, remove the whole
assembly.
Disassembling the generator flywheel
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