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GEN
INFO
STARTING AND OPERATION
STARTING AND OPERATION
CAUTION:
Prior to operating the machine, perform
steps listed in pre-operation check list.
WARNING
Never start your engine or let it run for any
length of time in a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of
consciousness and death within a short
time. Always operate your machine in an
area with adequate ventilation.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
TT-R90
WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure to shift
the transmission into neutral.
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Operate the starter (choke) and com-
pletely close the throttle grip.
3. Slide the “ENGINE STOP” switch to the “”.
4. Kick the kick starter with full strength to
start the engine.
5. After the engine starts, warm up for one
or two minutes. Make sure the stater
(choke) is returned to the original position
before riding.
TT-R90E
WARNING
Before starting the engine, be sure to shift
the transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
This model is equipped with an ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system. In case of electric start-
ing, the engine can be started only when the
transmission is in neutral.
If the engine fails to start by pushing the start
switch, release the switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each starting
attempt should be as short as possible to
preserve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. If the engine does not start with the
starter motor, try using the kickstarter.1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON”.
3. Shift the transmission into neutral.
4. Operate the starter (choke) and com-
pletely close the throttle grip.
5. Slide the “ENGINE STOP” switch to the “”.
6. Start the engine by pushing the start
switch or by kicking the kickstarter.
7. After the engine starts, warm up for one
or two minutes. Make sure the stater
(choke) is returned to the original position
before riding.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke)
should not be used. The throttle should be
opened slightly.
CAUTION:
See “Engine break-in Section” prior to
operating engine for the first time.
WARMING UP
To get maximum engine life, always “warm-up”
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, see if it responds to throttle
normally with the stater (choke) turned off.
WARNING
Before starting off, be sure to turn up or
remove the side stand.
Failure to retract the side stand completely
can result in a serious accident when you
try to turn a corner.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
Brake-in is important to better fit the moving
and sliding parts as well as the installed parts.
It is also important to accustom the rider to the
machine better.
Avoid full-throttle run on a new machine for the
first 5 hours.
After the trial run, check for loose parts, oil
leakage and other problems.
Make full inspection and adjustment especially of
slack cables and drive chain and loose spokes.
CAUTION:
After the break-in period, check every fit-
ting and fastener for looseness.
If any loose is found, retighten it securely.
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SPEC
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
TT-R90
1Crankcase breather hose
2Wire harness
3CDI magneto lead
4Starter cable
5Carburetor heating lead
6Engine stop switch lead
7Thermo switch
8Thermo switch lead
9Spark plug lead0Throttle cable
ACable holder
BFuel tank breather hose
CBrake cable
ÅAfter fastening the starter cable, CDI magneto lead, wire harness and
thermo switch lead, cut off any excess from the plastic locking tie end.
ıPass the ignition coil lead through the lead guide.
ÇFasten the engine stop switch lead with the plastic bands.
ÎPass the brake cable through the cable guides.
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B A
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8
20 ~ 30 mm
(0.79 ~ 1.18 in)
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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SPEC
1Cable guide
2Brake cable
3Throttle cable
4Fuel tank breather hose
5Engine stop switch lead
6Air vent hose
7Air intake duct
8Ignition coil
9Cable guide
0Wire harness
ADamperBCDI unit lead
CCDI unit
DRectifier/regulator lead
ERectifier/regulator
FCrankcase breather hose
GCarburetor breather hose
HSpark plug lead
IFuel hose
JStarter cable
KCDI magneto lead
LThermo switch
A
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6
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Clamp
2Engine stop switch lead
3Main switch lead
4Start switch lead
5Brake cable
6Throttle cable
7Fuel tank breather hose
8Ignition coil
9Wire harness
0Starter relay
AStarter motor leadBCrankcase breather hose
CStarter motor lead
DNeutral switch lead
ECDI magneto lead
FCDI unit
GFuel overflow hose
HSpark plug lead
IFuel hose
JCarburetor heater lead
KCarburetor breather hose
LCarburetor heater couplerMCDI magneto coupler
NCDI unit coupler
OCDI unit connector
PCDI unit lead
QThermo switch lead
RThermo switch
SStarting circuit cut-off relay
TStarting circuit cut-off relay lead
URectifier/regulator lead
VRectifier/regulator
WStarter relay lead
A AA
C C
D
B
B B
BF FF
EE
D
A - AB - BE - E
C
F - FG - GD
KK
QRÔ
8
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25 mm (1.0 in)
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35 ~ 45 mm
(1.38 ~ 1.77 in)
30 ~ 40 mm
(1.18 ~ 1.57 in)
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INSP
ADJ
FUSE INSPECTION (TT-R90E)
3. Replace:
Blown fuse
WARNING
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
other than that specified. Improvising or
using a fuse with the wrong amperage rat-
ing may cause extensive damage to the
electrical system, cause the starting and
ignition systems to malfunction and could
possibly cause a fire.
4. Install:
Rear fender
Seat Replacement steps:
Set the main switch to “OFF”.
Install a new fuse of the correct amperage.
Set on the switches to verify if the electri-
cal circuit is operational.
If the fuse immediately blows again, check
the electrical circuit.
ItemsAmperage
ratingQ’ty
Main fuse 10 A 1
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–+ELECELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
EC600000
ELECTRICAL
EC610000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
TT-R90
EC611000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1CDI magneto
2CDI unit
3Ignition coil
4Spark plug
5“ENGINE STOP” switch
6Thermo switch
7Carburetor heater
8Rectifier/regulatorCOLOR CODE
B...................... Black
Br .................... Brown
G ..................... Green
O ..................... Orange
R ..................... Red
W..................... White
EC612000
WIRING DIAGRAM
G/WB/RW/LW/RBr G
RW
WB
Y/R
O
BO
B
B
BY/RY
WY/RB
W
Y
B
GG/W
B/W
B/W
BrB/RWWWY
OO
BBW/LY/RR
W
B
B
B
W/R
Y/R
OFF
RUN
B
Y/R
B
B
Y
Y
1
23
4
5 6
7 8
B/R ................... Black/Red
B/W .................. Black/White
G/W.................. Green/White
W/L .................. White/Blue
W/R .................. White/Red
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12
3
456
7
0
98
A
B
F
EC
D
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
TT-R90E
EC611000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1Main switch
2“ENGINE STOP”
switch
3Thermo switch
4Ignition coil
5CDI unit
6Battery
7Rectifier/regulator
8Neutral switch9CDI magneto
0Carburetor heater
AStarter relay
BFuse
CStart switch
DSpark plug
EStarter motor
FStarting circuit cut-off
relayCOLOR CODE
B ...................... Black
Br .................... Brown
G ..................... Green
O ..................... Orange
R ..................... Red
Sb .................... Sky blue
W ..................... White
Y ...................... Yellow
EC612000
WIRING DIAGRAM
G/WB/RW/LW/RBr G
RW
B/WBr BRB/WBBrR
B/WB/WBB
BR/WBr B
GG/W
B/W
B/W
BrB/RWWOO
B
BW/LY/RR
W
B
B
R
W/RY/R
OFF RUNB
Y/R
Y
Y
OBO BY/RYB B
Sb
W W
Sb
ON OFF
OFFON
Y
BBY/R
Br
Br
B
B
R
RR
R
B
R/WR/W
R/WR/W
R/W
Sb
Sb
RB
R/WB R
Y/RRB W
B/WB
R/W
R/W
R/W
Sb
9
8
1 B5
4
D
2 3
=A
E 6
C
F 7
B/R ................... Black/Red
B/W .................. Black/White
G/W.................. Green/White
R/W .................. Red/White
W/L .................. White/Blue
W/R .................. White/Red
Y/R ................... Yellow/Red
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IGNITION SYSTEM
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to
ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
NOTE:
Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Spark gap testClean or replace
spark plug.
Check entire ignition
system for connection.Repair or replace.
Check main switch.
(TT-R90E only)Replace.
Check “ENGINE STOP”
switch.Replace.
Check ignition coil. Primary coil Replace.
Secondary coil Replace.
Check CDI magneto. Pickup coil Replace.
Source coil Replace.
Replace CDI unit.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
No Spark
OK
OK
OK
OK
Spark
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
OK
No good