Engine start and battery charging system of motorcycle Ducati Monster 696 (2007-2014)

Flywheel — alternator construction
1. Clip; 2. Pick-up sensor inspection screw; 3. Seal; 4. O-ring; 5. Cover; 6. Screw; 7. Washer; 8. Spacer; 9. Cable guide; 10. Screw; 11. Screw; 12. Screw; 13. Flange; 14. Locating dowel; 15. Circlip; 16. Flywheel; 17. Washer; 18. Inner race; 19....

Removal of the alternator-side crankcase cover
OperationSection reference Drain the engine oilChanging the engine oil and filter cartridge Remove the gearchange mechanismRemoval of the gearchange mechanism Remoe the clutch slave cylinderRemoval of the clutch slave cylinder Remove the front...

Disassembly of the alternator-side crankcase cover
Undo the three stator retaining screws (24) and the two screws (31) securing the cable guide bracket (30) from inside the alternator-side crankcase cover. Remove the stator (32) and the cable guide (30). The alternator-side crankcase cover is fitted...

Removal of the flywheel/alternator assembly
Use service tool no. 88713.2036 fixed to the M10 sidestand fixing holes (D). Secure the tool to the flywheel with the screw (E). Unscrew the alternator/flywheel nut (34), heating it with a hot air gun; do not use a naked flame as this could damage...

Checking the flywheel/alternator assembly
Examine the inner part of alternator rotor (23) 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....

Refitting the flywheel-alternator assembly
Fit the washer (17) (suitably lubricated), needle roller bearing (19), and inner race (18) to the crankshaft. Make sure the inner race is centred relative to the washer. Install the flywheel-rotor-driven gear assembly on the crankshaft, taking care...

Reassembly of the alternator-side crankcase cover
Fit the stator (32) to the crankcase cover, routing the cable through the notch in the cover. Apply threadlocker to the stator fixing screws (24) and tighten to the specified torque (Engine torque settings). Fit the cable clamp (30) and fix it to...

Refitting the alternator-side crankcase cover
Remove any scale and grease from the mating surfaces of the left-hand crankcase half and the crankcase cover. Fit the two locating bushes (29). Spread a continuous uniform bead of DUCATI liquid gasket on the mating surface of the cover (28),...

Checking the battery charging system
To check the current flow in the charging circuit, use the "DDS" tester, which is equipped with an inductive clamp-type ammeter. Follow the instructions given in the paragraph "Testing the battery charging system". A negative value means that...

Recharging the battery
Examine the label on the battery showing the check intervals in order to determine when to test the voltage. Charge the battery if the open circuit voltage is lower than 12.8 V. Leaving the battery discharged for more than one month could damage it....

Topping up the electrolyte
Remove the battery from the motorcycle. Warning! Read carefully the relevant safety rules before working on the battery (General safety rules). The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin...

Battery support
Remove the battery as described in this section in the paragraph "Battery". Remove the vertical cylinder coil as described in Coil. Unscrew the screws (7) and screw (5) and remove the battery support from the airbox. Refit the components reversing...

Removal and refitting of the alternator
The motorcycle is equipped with a 12 V, 520 W alternator, consisting of a stator (A) located in the left-hand side crankcase cover and a rotor (B) fixed to the crankshaft. Warning! To check the charging system for faults, use the DDS tester and...

Removal and refitting of the rectifier-regulator
The regulator (1) is fixed to the RH air scoop (2). The rectifier/regulator consists of an aluminium casing containing the diodes that rectify the current produced by the alternator. It also contains an electronic device that regulates the current...

Electric starting system
Note: The references of the elements shown below are to be found in the "Wiring diagram". Electric starting system The key components of the electric starting system are a contactor (7) and a starter motor (6) fed by the battery (8). The engine...

Removal and refitting of the starter motor
Power: 700 W with 12 V power. Direction of rotation: counterclockwise viewed from power take-off side. The starter motor is highly compact and reliable and therefore rarely gives any type of problem. In case of malfunction, ensure that the starter...

Starter contactor
The starter motor contactor (1) is elastically mounted to the airbox. Disconnect the wiring connector (2) of the starter contactor from the wiring harness. Disconnect the battery (Battery). Remove the contactor from its seat. Remove the protective...