2006 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 brake fluid

Cooling system ...................................8-23
Spark plug inspection .........................8-39
Air filter element 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 check ........................8-75
Brake fluid replacement ......................8-79
Front brake lever free play .................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
Lubricating the front upper and
lower arm pivots .............................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 ..............8-111
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .....8-113
Troubleshooting ................................8-115
Troubleshooting chart.......................8-119
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
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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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 inspect the brake system.
8Check for correct brake pedal height. (See
page 8-83.) If the pedal height is incorrect,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
8Check the operation of the brake lever and
brake pedal. They should move smoothly and
there should be a firm feeling when the brakes
are applied. If not, have a Yamaha dealer
inspect the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if neces-
sary. (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, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake
system.
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.)

8-8INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
* Front and rear9Check operation/fluid leakage.
22222
brake operation9Correct if necessary.
* Front and rear9Check pad wear.
222
brake pads9Replace if necessary.
* Clutch9Inspect free play and operation.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
9Check chain slack/alignment.
Drive chain9Adjust if necessary.
2222
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 with lithium-soap-based grease.22222
suspension
Tires9Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.22222
* Wheels9Inspect bearings.
22222
9Replace bearings if necessary.
* Throttle, control cable9Check routing and connection.
22222
9Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Retighten.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting equipment9Inspect.22222

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NOTE:
8Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
8Brake fluid replacement:
9When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally
check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required.
9On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two
years.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.

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Brake fluid level check
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 minimum level mark and replenish if neces-
sary. A low brake fluid level may indicate worn
brake pads and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check the
brake pads for wear and the brake system for
leakage.
Observe these precautions:
8When checking the brake fluid level, make
sure the top of the brake fluid reservoir is
level.
8Use only the designated quality brake fluid,
otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake performance.
LOWERq
LOWERq
1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de mínimo
1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de mínimoFront
Avant
Delantero
Rear
Arrière
Trasero
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4

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8Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion and lead to poor brake performance.
8Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8Have a Yamaha dealer check the cause if the
brake fluid level goes down.