2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 138

E Electric system Basic electric items are: front headlamp consisting of the following: 12V-55W low beam unit, poly-ellipsoidal with capacitor; 12V-55W high beam unit; parking light with no. 2 12V-5W bulbs. Instrument panel, 12V-1.2W warning lights; 12V-2W instrument lights. Electrical controls on handlebars. Turn indicators, 12V-10W bulbs. Horn. Stop light switches. Battery 12V-10 Ah. Generator 12V-520W. Electronic voltage regulator (rectifier), protected by a 40 A fuse near the battery. Starter motor, 12V-0.7 kW. Tail light, 12V-5/21W double-filament bulb for stop light and parking light; 12V-5W bulb for number plate light. Note See "Replacing bulbs" on page 47 for relevant instructions. Fuses The main fuse box (fig. 45.1) is located on the frame right side. To expose the fuses, take off the box protective cover. Mounting position and ampere capacity are marked on it. Two fuses on the right side of the rear sub-frame protect the relays of the injection system (1, fig. 45.2). The fuse located on a side of the battery (fig. 45.3) protects the electronic regulator. Remove the fuse cap (2) to expose it. A blown fuse is identified by the interrupted inner filament (3, fig. 45.4). 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. 66