Electric System - Ducati 749DARK Owner's Manual

Electric system

Basic electric items are:
front headlamp featuring two halogen lamps, consisting
of the following:
HB3 12V-60W low beam unit;
HB3 12V-60W high beam unit;
12V-5W parking light.
Electrical controls on handlebars.
Turn indicators, 12V-10W bulbs.
Horn.
Stop light switches.
Sealed battery 12V-10 Ah.
Generator 12V-520W.
Electronic voltage regulator (rectifier), protected by a
40 A fuse near the battery.
DENSO starter motor, 12V-0.7 kW.
Tail light, 12V-5/21W double-filament bulb for stop light
and parking light;
Turn indicator 12V-10W bulb;
Number plate light 12V-5W bulb.
Note
See "Replacing bulbs" on page 61 for relevant
instructions.
Fuses
The main fuse box (1, fig. 73) is located betwen headlight
mount and headlight fairing. To expose the fuses, take off
the box protective cover. Mounting position and ampere
capacity are marked on it.
Two fuses (2, fig. 74) located at the side of the battery
protect the relay of the injection system and engine
control unit.
The fuse (3) protects the electronic regulator. Remove
the protective cap to expose the fuses.
A blown fuse is identified by the interrupted inner
filament (4, fig. 75).
Important
Switch the ignition key to OFF before replacing the
fuse to avoid possible short circuits.
Warning
Never use a fuse with a rating other than specified.
Failure to observe this rule may damage the electric
system or even lead to fire.
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