2006 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 oil level

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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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Transmission oil
Make sure the transmission oil is at the specified
level. Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-17–
8-23.)
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Recommended oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.

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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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Transmission oil
Transmission oil measurement
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes,
and then stop it.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe off the
dipstick with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick
in the filler hole without screwing it in.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles
before checking.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the oil
level.
5. The oil level should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks. If the
level is low, add oil to raise it to the proper
level.
6. Install the oil filler cap.
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1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark 3. Minimum level mark
1. Jauge
2. Repère de niveau maximum 3. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Varilla de nivel
2. Marca de máximo 3. Marca de mínimo

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Transmission oil replacement
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine for several minutes
and then stop it.
3. Place a container under the engine to col-
lect the used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and drain bolt to
drain the oil.
5. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
6. Fill the engine with the recommended oil,
and then install the oil filler cap.
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1. Drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange
1. Perno de vaciado
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kgf)

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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1. Repère maximum
2. Repère minimum
1. Marca de máximo
2. Marca de mínimo
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7. Start the engine and warm up for a few
minutes. While warming up, check for oil
leakage. If oil leakage is found, stop the
engine immediately, and check for the
cause.
8. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
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Cooling system
1. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir when the engine is cold as the
coolant level will vary with engine temper-
ature. The coolant level should be
between the maximum and minimum
marks.

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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.