2006 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 tires

Tires ...................................................5-23
How to measure tire pressure ............5-27
Tire wear limit .....................................5-29
Fittings and fasteners .........................5-31
Lights ..................................................5-31
Switches .............................................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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S Set with tires cold.
Bei kalten Reifen.
Ajuste con los
neumáticos en frío.
Pneus à froid.Impostare a pneumatici
freddi.
Wanneer de banden
koud zijn.
Regular com pneus
frios.
Ställ in med kalla däck. 30 kPa
0.30 kgf/cm
2
4.4 psi30 kPa
0.30 kgf/cm
2
4.4 psi
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SHIZUOKA JAPAN
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qWARNING
IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE OR OVERLOADING CAN
CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL.
LOSS OF CONTROL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE
INJURY OR DEATH.
OPERATINGTIRE PRESSURE : Set with tires cold
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Recommended : FRONT : 30 kPa,{0.30kgf/cm2}
4.4 psi
REAR:30 kPa,{0.30kgf/cm2}
4.4 psi9Minimum:FRONT : 27 kPa,{0.27kgf/cm2}
3.9 psi
REAR:27 kPa,{0.27kgf/cm2}
3.9 psi9Never set tire pressure below minimum.
It could cause the tire to dislodge from the rim.
LOADING9Maximum Vehicle Load:
100 kg,(220 lbs).
Includes weight of operator, cargo and accessories.
5FK-21696-01
qFor Europe
Pour la Europe
Para EuropeFor Oceania
Pour l’Océanie
Para Oceanía
For Europe
Pour la Europe
Para Europe

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8Never attempt to operate over large obstacles,
such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always fol-
low proper procedures when operating over
obstacles as described in this manual.
8Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such
as ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order
to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out
of control.
8Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or
in water deeper than that recommended in
this manual. Remember that wet brakes may
have reduced stopping ability. Test your
brakes after leaving water. If necessary, apply
them several times to let friction dry out the
linings.
8Always use the size and type of tires specified
in this manual.
8Always maintain proper tire pressure as
described in this manual.

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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
Fuel9Check 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. 5-23–5-29, 8-105
Fittings and Fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-31
Lights and switches9Check for proper operation. 5-31, 8-107–8-113

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EBU00158
Tires
Always use the recommended tires.
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Use of improper tires on this ATV, or opera-
tion of this ATV with improper or uneven tire
pressure, may cause loss of control, increas-
ing your risk of accident.
Pay attention to the following.
1. The tires listed below have been
approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for
this model. Other tire combinations are
not recommended.
2. The tires should be set to the recom-
mended pressure:
8Recommended tire pressure
Front 30 kPa (0.3 kg/cm
2, 0.3 bar)
Rear 30 kPa (0.3 kg/cm
2, 0.3 bar)
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT21 ×7 – 10 KT851A
Rear DUNLOP AT20 ×10 – 9 KT877

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8Check and adjust tire pressures when the
tires are cold.
8Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum speci-
fied could cause the tire to dislodge from
the rim under severe riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 27 kPa (0.27 kg/cm
2, 0.27 bar)
Rear 27 kPa (0.27 kg/cm
2, 0.27 bar)
4. Use no more than the following pres-
sures when seating the tire beads.
Front 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
2, 2.5 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
2, 2.5 bar)
Higher pressures may cause the tire to
burst. Inflate the tires very slowly and
carefully. Fast inflation could cause the
tire to burst.

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EBU14450
How to measure tire pressure
Use the low-pressure tire gauge.
NOTE:
The low-pressure tire gauge is included as stan-
dard equipment. Make two measurements of the
tire pressure and use the second reading. Dust
or dirt in the gauge could cause the first reading
to be incorrect.
Set pressure with tires cold.
Set tire pressures to the following specifications:
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1. Low-pressure tire gauge
1. Manomètre basse pression pour pneus
1. Manómetro de baja presión
Recommended
pressure
30 kPa
(0.30 kg/cm
2,
0.30 bar)
30 kPa
(0.30 kg/cm
2,
0.30 bar)Minimum
27 kPa
(0.27 kg/cm
2,
0.27 bar)
27 kPa
(0.27 kg/cm
2,
0.27 bar)Maximum
33 kPa
(0.33 kg/cm
2,
0.33 bar)
33 kPa
(0.33 kg/cm
2,
0.33 bar) Front
Rear

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EBU00208
To decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower gear.
Be sure that the engine has sufficiently slowed
before engaging a lower gear. Improper use of
the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
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Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a
lower gear when the engine speed is too
high could make the wheels stop rotating.
This could cause loss of control, an accident
and injury. It could also cause engine or
drive train damage.