2001 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 lights

Fittings and fasteners .........................5-19
Lights ..................................................5-21
Switches .............................................5-21
Tires ...................................................5-23
How to measure tire pressure ............5-27
Tire wear limit .....................................5-29
OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Shifting ...............................................6-11
To start out and accelerate.................6-15
To decelerate .....................................6-19
Engine break-in ..................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-25
Parking on a slope..............................6-27
Accessories and loading ....................6-29
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Riding Your ATV ......................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV ....................7-3
Ride with care and good
judgement...........................................7-5
Be careful where you ride...................7-27
Turning your ATV ...............................7-41
Climbing uphill ....................................7-45
Riding downhill ...................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water .........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-69
Sliding and skidding ...........................7-71
What to do if .......................................7-75
What to do ..........................................7-75
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT .........................................8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit .................8-3
Periodic maintenance/Lubrication ........8-7
Transmission oil .................................8-17
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8Never modify an ATV through improper instal-
lation or use of accessories.
8Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed and follow
instructions in this manual for carrying cargo
or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.
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8Always turn off the engine when refueling.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicini-
ty of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire. You could be burned.

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Handlebar switches
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Engine stop switch “ENG. STOP”
Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the
“RUN” position. The engine stop switch controls
ignition and can be used at all times to stop the
engine, especially in an emergency. The engine
will not start or run when the engine stop switch
is turned to “OFF”.
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Light switch “LIGHTS”
Turn the switch to the “LO” position to switch on
the low beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “HI” position to switch on
the high beam and the taillight.
Turn the switch to the “OFF” position to switch off
the headlight and the taillight.
NOTE:
The headlight and the taillight can be turned on
only when the engine is started.
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1. Lights switch “LIGHTS” 2. Engine stop switch
“ENG. STOP”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage 2. Coupe-circuit du moteur
“LIGHTS” “ENG. STOP”
1. Interruptor de luces 2. Interruptor de paro del
“LIGHTS” motor “ENG. STOP”

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Contacteurs au guidon
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Coupe-circuit du moteur “ENG. STOP”
S’assurer que le coupe-circuit du moteur est
placé sur “RUN”. Le coupe-circuit du moteur
contrôle l’allumage et peut à tout moment servir
à couper le moteur. Il est particulièrement utile
en cas d’urgence. Le moteur ne se met pas en
marche ou ne tourne pas quand son coupe-circuit
est sur “OFF”.
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Contacteur d’éclairage “LIGHTS”
Tourner le contacteur à la position “LO” pour
allumer le feu de croisement et le feu arrière.
Tourner le contacteur à la position “HI” pour
allumer le feu de route et le feu arrière.
Placer le contacteur sur “OFF” pour éteindre le
phare et le feu arrière.
N.B.:
Le phare et le feu arrière ne s’allument que
lorsque le moteur tourne.
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Interruptores del manillar
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Interruptor de paro del motor “ENG. STOP”
Asegúrese de que el interruptor de paro del motor
se encuentra en la posición “RUN”. El interruptor de
paro del motor controla el encendido y puede utili-
zarse para parar el motor en cualquier momento,
especialmente en casos de emergencia. Cuando
se gira el interruptor de paro a la posición “OFF”, el
motor no puede ser puesto en marcha ni funcionar.
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Interruptor de luces “LIGHTS”
Gire el interruptor a la posición “LO” para encen-
der la luz de cruce y la luz trasera.
Gire el interruptor a la posición “HI” para encen-
der la luz de carretera y la luz trasera.
Gire el interruptor a la posición “OFF” para apa-
gar el faro y la luz trasera.
NOTA:
El faro y la luz trasera sólo pueden encenderse
cuando se ha puesto en marcha el motor.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-5 ~ 5-9
9Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary. 8-73 ~ 8-83
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-89
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and free play. 8-85 ~ 8-87
Fuel9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-17 ~ 8-23
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.8-23 ~ 8-37
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-19, 8-89 ~ 8-93
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-19, 8-71
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-23 ~ 5-29, 8-101
Fittings and Fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
Lights9Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-103 ~ 8-105

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Lights
Check the headlight and taillight to make sure
they are in working condition. Repair as neces-
sary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of the headlight switch,
engine stop switch and any other switches.
Repair as necessary for proper operation.