2003 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350R brake fluid

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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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 brake fluid if necessary. 8-73–8-83
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-91
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and free play. 8-85–8-87
Fuel 9Check 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.5-21, 8-91–8-97
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-21, 8-71
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-25–5-31, 8-105
Fittings and Fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-21
Lights9Check for proper operation. 5-23, 8-107–8-111
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Front and rear brakes
Brake lever and brake pedal
8Check that there is no free play in the brake
lever. If there is free play, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it. Check for correct brake pedal
height. If the pedal height is incorrect, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it. (See pages 8-81–
8-83.)
8Check the operation of the lever and pedal.
They should move smoothly and there should
be a firm feeling when the brakes are applied.
If not, have the machine inspected by a Yama-
ha dealer.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level.
Add fluid if necessary. (See pages 8-75–8-79.)
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of
the pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply the
brakes firmly for one minute. If there is any leak-
age, the brake system should be inspected by a
Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting out
to make sure they are working properly. If the
brakes do not provide proper braking perfor-
mance, inspect the brake pads for wear. (See
page 8-73.)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
INITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
Transmission9Replace oil.2222
9Check coolant leakage.
Cooling system9Repair if necessary.22222
9Replace coolant every 24 months.
9Check condition.
Spark plug9Adjust gap and clean.22222
9Replace if necessary.
Air filter9Clean. Every 20–40 hours.
9Replace if necessary. (More often in wet or dusty areas)
* Carburetor9Check idle speed / starter operation.
2222
9Adjust if necessary.
* Crankcase breather9Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
222
system9Replace if necessary.
9Check for leakage.
* Exhaust system9Retighten if necessary.222
9Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
* Fuel line9Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
222
9Replace if necessary.
Throttle operation9Inspect and adjust free play if necessary.22222
* Front and rear9Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE Page 8-9.
22222
brake operation9Correct if necessary.
* Front and rear9Check pad wear.
222
brake pads9Replace if necessary.
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NOTE:
8Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
8Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two
years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
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Brake fluid level inspection
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the
brake system, possibly causing the brakes to
become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the lower level and replenish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
1. When checking the fluid level, make sure
the top of the master cylinder is level by
turning the handlebars.
2. Use only the designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
LOWERq
LOWERq
1. Minimum level mark “LOWER”1. Repère de niveau minimum “LOWER”1. Marca de mínimo “LOWER”
1. Minimum level mark “LOWER”
1. Repère de niveau minimum “LOWER”1. Marca de mínimo “LOWER” Front
AvantDelantero
RearArrièreTrasero
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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3. Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chem-
ical reaction and lead to poor brake perfor-
mance.
4. Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
5. Brake fluid may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean up
spilled fluid immediately.
6. Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if
the brake fluid level goes down.
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