2003 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350R Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This machine is designed and manufactured for
OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to
operate this machine on any public street, road
or highway.
This machine complies with all applicable OFF-
ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws and
regulations in effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regula-
tions before operating this machine.
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AVIS IMPORTANT
Ce véhicule est conçu et fabriqué pour une utili-
sation TOUT-TERRAIN uniquement. La
conduite de ce véhicule sur la voie publique est
illégale et dangereuse.
Ce véhicule est conforme à toutes les législations
relatives au déparasitage et au bruit des tout-ter-
rains en vigueur au moment de la fabrication.
Prendre connaissance des règlements locaux
avant de conduire ce véhicule.
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AVISO IMPORTANTE
Esta máquina ha sido fabricada y diseñada úni-
camente para su utilización FUERA DE CARRE-
TERA. Por lo tanto, es ilegal y, al mismo tiempo,
peligroso, circular con ella por autopistas, carre-
teras o cualquier otra vía pública.
La máquina satisface todos los requisitos sobre
nivel sonoro y emisión de chispas en circulación
FUERA DE CARRETERA, establecidos por la
reglamentación y las leyes vigentes en el
momento de su fabricación.
Se ruega consultar las leyes y reglamentación
local sobre vehículos a motor antes de usar la
motocicleta.
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YFZ350R
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, March 2002
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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YFZ350R
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
© 2002 por Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ª edición, Marzo 2002
Reservados todos los derechos. Queda
expresamente prohibida cualquier reimpre-
sión o uso no autorizado sin el consentimien-
to por escrito de Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Impreso en Japón.YFZ350R
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
© 2002 par Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1ère édition, Mars 2002
Tous droits réservés. Toute réimpression ou
utilisation non autorisée sans la permission
écrite de la Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
est formellement interdite.
Imprimé au Japon
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-7
Model label ...........................................3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS .........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Throttle lever ........................................4-5
Throttle OverRide System ....................4-7
Speed limiter ........................................4-9
Clutch lever ........................................4-11
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3
2
1Front brake lever ................................4-11
Brake pedal ........................................4-13
Parking brake .....................................4-13
Shift pedal ..........................................4-17
Kick starter .........................................4-17
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-19
Fuel cock ............................................4-19
Starter (choke) ....................................4-21
Seat ....................................................4-23
Front shock absorber adjustment .......4-25
Rear shock absorber adjustment .......4-29
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ....................................................5-11
Engine mixing oil ................................5-15
Transmission oil .................................5-17
Chain ..................................................5-21
Throttle lever ......................................5-21
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CONTENTS
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Fittings and fasteners .........................5-21
Lights ..................................................5-23
Switches .............................................5-23
Tires ...................................................5-25
How to measure tire pressure ............5-29
Tire wear limit .....................................5-31
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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Cooling system ...................................8-23
Spark plug inspection .........................8-39
Air filter cleaning .................................8-43
Carburetor settings .............................8-51
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-67
Throttle lever adjustment ....................8-71
Front and rear brake pad
inspection .........................................8-73
Brake fluid level inspection .................8-75
Brake fluid replacement ......................8-79
Front brake adjustment ......................8-81
Brake pedal height adjustment ...........8-83
Parking brake adjustment ...................8-85
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...8-89
Clutch adjustment ...............................8-91
Drive chain slack check ......................8-91
Drive chain slack adjustment ..............8-93
Lubricating the drive chain .................8-95
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-99Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ....................8-101
Front upper and lower arm pivot
lubrication .......................................8-101
Rear arm pivot lubrication ................8-103
Wheel removal .................................8-105
Wheel installation .............................8-105
Replacing the headlight bulb ............8-107
Headlight beam adjustment ..............8-109
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .....8-111
Troubleshooting ................................8-113
Troubleshooting chart .......................8-117
CLEANING AND STORAGE ...................9-1
A. Cleaning ...........................................9-1
B. Storage ............................................9-7
SPECIFICATIONS .................................10-1
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CONVERSION TABLE ..........................11-111
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