2004 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 steering

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SBefore you operate this vehicle,
read the owner’s manual.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung
bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo,
lea el Manual del Propietario.
Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant
d’utiliser ce véhicule.
Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertuig
de handleiding met aandacht lezen.
Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
Innan du kör detta fordon,
läs handboken.5FK-21568-00
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Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS USENEVER USENEVER CARRY NEVER USE
AN APPROVED ON PUBLICPASSENGERS WI TH DRUGS
HELMET AND ROADS
OR ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVERoperate :9without proper training or instruction.9at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
9on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
9with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS :9 use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and it turns.9avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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8Accessories should be rigidly and securely
mounted. An accessory which can shift posi-
tion or come off while you are riding could
affect your ability to control the ATV.
8Do not mount an accessory where it could
interfere with your ability to control the ATV.
Examples include (but are not limited to) a
heavy or bulky object attached to the handle-
bars which could make steering difficult, an
accessory that limits your ability to move
around on the seat, or one that limits your
view.
8Use extra caution when riding an ATV with
accessories. The ATV may handle differently
than it does without accessories.

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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.

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SLIDING AND SKIDDING
Care should be used when riding on loose or
slippery surfaces since the ATV may slide. If
unexpected and uncorrected, sliding could lead
to an accident.
To reduce the tendency for the front wheels to
slide in loose or slippery conditions, positioning
your weight over the front wheels will sometimes
help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide side-
ways, control can usually be regained (if there is
room to do so) by steering in the direction of the
slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.

8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-base greaseINITIAL EVERY
ITEM ROUTINE 1 3 6 6 1
month months months months year
* Clutch9Inspect free play and operation.
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9Replace if necessary.
9Check chain slack/alignment.
Drive chain9Adjust if necessary.
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9Clean and lube.
9Replace if necessary.
* Drive chain guard
9Check wear and replace if necessary.222
and rollers
* Steering system9Inspect free play, clean and lubricate.22222
* Front and rear
9Inspect and lubricate.**22222
suspension
Tires9Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.22222
* Wheels9Inspect bearings.
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9Replace bearings if necessary.
Throttle, control cable9Check routing and connection.
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9Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Retighten.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting equipment9Inspect.22222