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).
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.
Seat lock
Work latch (1, fig. 102) To remove the seat and access to the underseat compartment and any other device under it.
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:
Gear change pedal
When released, the gear change pedal (1, fig. 96)
Automatically returns to rest position n in the centre. This is
indicated by the instrument panel light n (2, fig. 4) Coming on.
The pedal can be moved:
down = press down the pedal to engage the 1st gear and to
shift down. At this point the n ...
Cylinder compression test
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
Engine performance is directly correlated to the pressure that can be
measured in the combustion chambers of the two
cylinders. Pressure which is too high/low or an excessive difference be ...
Specific operating strategies
Idle speed
No electric motor is used for idle speed regulation (bypass is modulated
instead with the throttle valve), as idle speed
control is effected by the ride-by-wire system. Idle speed is maintained by the
control unit when the speed drops below a
specific threshold and when the clutch ...