2006 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 warning

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IMPORTANT MANUAL
INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CON-
TAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following notations:
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The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
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Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
machine operator, a bystander or a person
inspecting or repairing the machine.
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A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
machine.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.

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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LOCATION OF THE WARNING
AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
Read and understand all of the labels on your
machine. They contain important information for
safe and proper operation of your ATV.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a
label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a
replacement label is available from your Yamaha
dealer.
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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
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4.4 psi30 kPa
0.30 kgf/cm
2
4.4 psi
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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.
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NEVER ride as a
passenger.
Passengers can cause
a loss of control,
resulting in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
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Operating this ATV if you are under
the age of 16 increases your chance
of severe injury or death.
NEVER operate this ATV if you are
under age 16.
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SBefore you operate this vehicle,
read the owner’s manual.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung
bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.
Antes de conducir este vehículo,
lea el Manual del Propietario.
Lire le manuel du propriétaire avant
d’utiliser ce véhicule.
Prima di usare il veicolo,
leggete il manuale di istruzioni.
Voor het gebruik van dit voertuig
de handleiding met aandacht lezen.
Antes de utilizar este veículo,
leia o manual do proprietário.
Innan du kör detta fordon,
läs handboken.5FK-21568-00
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qWARNING
Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
ALWAYS USENEVER USENEVER CARRYNEVER USE
AN APPROVED ON PUBLICPASSENGERSWITH DRUGS
HELMET AND ROADS
OR ALCOHOL
PROTECTIVE
GEAR
NEVERoperate :9without proper training or instruction.9at speeds too fast for your skills or
the conditions.
9on public roads-a collision can occur
with another vehicle.
9with a passenger-passengers affect balance
and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS :9 use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain
and it turns.9avoid paved surfaces-pavement mayseriously affect handling and control.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER'S MANUAL.
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV
This ATV is intended for recreational use by
experienced operators only.
Even though you are an experienced operator of
all other all terrain vehicles or motorcycles, rid-
ing the ATV requires special skills acquired
through practice.
Take your time to fully learn techniques before
attempting more difficult maneuvers.
Riding your new ATV can be a very enjoyable
activity, providing you with hours of pleasure.
But it is essential to familiarize yourself with the
operation of the ATV to achieve the skill neces-
sary to enjoy riding safely. Before you begin to
ride, be sure you have read this Owner’s Manual
completely and understand the operation of the
controls. Pay particular attention to the safety
information on pages 2-1–2-7. Please also read
all caution and warning labels on your ATV.