2005 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 engine

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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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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AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZ-
ARDOUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles
including motorcycles and cars. A collision or
rollover can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precau-
tions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you
do not follow these instructions:
8Read this manual and all labels carefully and
follow the operating procedures described.
8Never operate an ATV without proper instruc-
tion.
8Always follow the age recommendation:
* A child under 16 years old should never
operate an ATV with engine size greater
than 90cc.
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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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8When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
8Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
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Always operate your ATV in an area with ade-
quate ventilation. Never start or run the
engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause loss of conscious-
ness and death within a short time.
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are
as follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position
and the headlights and taillight come on when
the light switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key
can be removed in this position.
OFF ON
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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 before starting the engine. 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”
Set the switch to the “LO” position to turn on the
low beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “HI” position to turn on the
high beam and the taillight.
Set the switch to the “OFF” position to turn off all
the lights.
NOTE:
The headlights and the taillight can be turned on
only when the engine is started.
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1. Light 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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Throttle lever
Once the engine is running, movement of the
throttle lever will increase the engine speed.
Regulate the speed of the machine by varying
the throttle position. Because the throttle is
spring-loaded, the machine will decelerate, and
the engine will return to an idle any time the hand
is removed from the throttle lever.
Before starting the engine, check the throttle to
be sure it is operating smoothly. Make sure it
returns to the idle position as soon as the lever is
released.
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Malfunction of the throttle could make it diffi-
cult to speed up or slow down when you
need to. This could cause an accident. Check
the operation of the throttle lever before you
start the engine. If the throttle does not work
smoothly, check for the cause. Correct the
problem before riding the ATV or consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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1. Throttle lever1. Levier d’accélération1. Palanca del aceleración
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