2005 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 clutch

8-85
EBU11920
Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly. The cable
length “A” should be adjusted to 46–50 mm.
1. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting
bolt at the clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt at
the rear brake caliper.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato increase the cable length or
in direction bto decrease the cable length.
NOTE:
If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
4. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
A
a
b 1
2
A. Cable lengthA. Longueur du câbleA. Longitud del cable
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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8-91
EBU00539
Clutch adjustment
The clutch lever free play should be 5–10 mm. If
the free play is incorrect, adjust as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt so that clutch lever
free play is 5–10 mm.
3. Tighten the locknut.
EBU11440
Drive chain slack check
NOTE:
Move the ATV back and forth and find the tight-
est position of the drive chain. Check and/or
adjust the chain slack while it is in this tightest
position.
To check the drive chain slack, all tires must be
touching the ground and there should be no
weight on it. Check the drive chain slack at the
position shown in the illustration Normal slack is
approximately 15–20 mm. If the slack exceeds
20 mm , adjust it to specification.
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a
a
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt a. Free play1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage a. Jeu1. Tuerca de bloqueo 2. Perno de adjuste a. Juego libre
a. Drive chain slack
a. Flèche de la chaîne de transmissiona. Tensión de la cadena de transmisión
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8-101
EBU00737
Brake and shift pedal/brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts of each lever and
pedal.
EBU15060
Lubricating the front upper and lower arm
pivots
Lubricate the upper and lower arm pivots with a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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10-2
Model YFZ350
Engine oil (2-cycle):
Type Yamalube R, Castrol R30, A545, A747
Mixing ratio See page 5-15.
Transmission oil:
Type SAE10W30SE
Rcommended transmission oil classification: API Service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Quantity
Periodic oil change 1.5 L
Radiator:
(Including all routes) 1.5 L
Air filter: Wet type element
10
cC
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do not use oils
with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified. In addition,
do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING
II” or higher.
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10-3
Model YFZ350
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only, Premix
Tank capacity 12.0 L
Reserve amount 2.5 L
Carburetor:
Type/quantity VM26SS/2
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type/Manufacturer BR8ES/NGK
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio 66/23 (2.869)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 41/14 (2.929)
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation Left foot operation
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