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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EC150000
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch 1 is located on the left
handlebar. Continue pushing the engine stop
switch till the engine comes to a stop.
EC152000
CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever 1 is located on the left han-
dlebar; it disengages or engages the clutch.
Pull the clutch lever to the handlebar to disen-
gage the clutch, and release the lever to
engage the clutch. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth starts.
EC153000
SHIFT PEDAL
The gear ratios of the constant-mesh 5 speed
transmission are ideally spaced. The gears
can be shifted by using the shift pedal 1 on
the left side of the engine.
KICKSTARTER CRANK
WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure to shift
the transmission into neutral.
Rotate the kickstarter crank 1 away from the
engine. Push the starter down lightly with your
foot until the gears engage, then kick smoothly
and forcefully to start the engine.
EC155001
THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip 1 is located on the right han-
dlebar; it accelerates or decelerates the
engine. For acceleration, turn the grip toward
you; for deceleration, turn it away from you.
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GEN
INFO
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
EC190000
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
CAUTION:
Before starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous;
they can cause loss of consciousness and
death in a very short time. Always operate
the machine in a well-ventilated area.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON” and full open
the starter knob (CHOKE).
3. With the throttle completely closed start
the engine by kicking the kickstarter
crank forcefully with firm stroke.
4. Run the engine at idle or slightly higher
until it warms up: this usually takes about
one or two minutes.
5. The engine is warmed up when it
responds normally to the throttle with the
starter knob (CHOKE) turned off.
CAUTION:
Do not warm up the engine for extended
periods.
EC193001
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the starter knob (CHOKE).
Open the throttle slightly and start the engine
by kicking the kickstater forcefully with firm
stroke.
CAUTION:
Observe the following break-in procedures
during initial operation to ensure optimum
performance and avoid engine damage.
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INSP
ADJ
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
WARNING
Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are
cool before cleaning the spark arrester.
Do not start the engine when cleaning the
exhaust system.
1. Remove:
Bolt (spark arrester) 1
2. Remove:
Spark arrester 1
Pull the spark arrester out of the muf-
fler.
3. Clean:
Spark arrester
Tap the spark arrester lightly, then use
a wire brush to remove any carbon
deposits.
4. Install:
Spark arrester
Insert the spark arrester into the muffler
and align the bolt holes.
Bolt (spark arrester)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
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CHAS
Brake master cylinder
1. Install:
Brake master cylinder 1
Brake master cylinder bracket 2
Bolt (brake master cylinder bracket) 3
NOTE:
Install the brake master cylinder bracket so
that the arrow mark a face upward.
First tighten the bolts on the upper side of the
brake master cylinder bracket, and then
tighten the bolts on the lower side.
2. Install:
Brake lever 1
Spring 2
Bolt (brake lever) 3
Nut (brake lever) 4
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
bolt and brake lever sliding surface.
Apply the molybdenum disulfide grease on
the tip of the adjuster bolt.
T R..9 Nm (0.9 m · kg, 6.5 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)
Brake hose
1. Install:
Copper washer 1
Brake hose 2
Union bolt 3
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as show and lightly touches
the projection b on the brake caliper.
New
T R..26 Nm (2.6 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
FRONT BRAKE (TT-R125LW)