Ducati SUPERSPORT1000 2003, Owner'S Manual, Page: 152 / 328

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Electric system
Basic electric items are:
Headlamp with double filament 12V-55/60 W iodine
bulb.
12V-5W parking light.
Electrical controls
on handlebar.
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 located on the side of 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 56 for relevant
instructions.
Fuses
The main fuse box is located on the left side of the
battery (fig. 72).
To expose the fuses, take off the box protective cover
(1). Mounting position and ampere capacity are marked
on box cover.
Only 6 fuses are connected. There are two spare fuses.
The 40A fuse (2) placed on the RH side of the battery
(fig. 72) protects the electronic regulator.
Remove the fuse cap (3) to expose it.
A blown fuse is identified by the interrupted inner
filament (4, fig. 73).
Important
Switch the ignition key to OFF before replacing a
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.