2006 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350R clutch

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1 -CONTENTS
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 ............... 3-5
Model label ........................................... 3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ...................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-5
Start switch .......................................... 4-7
Throttle lever ........................................ 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Clutch lever ........................................ 4-13
Brake lever ......................................... 4-13
Brake pedal ........................................ 4-15
Parking brake lever ............................ 4-17
Shift pedal .......................................... 4-21
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Drive select lever ............................... 4-21
Fuel tank cap ..................................... 4-23
Fuel cock............................................ 4-23
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-27
Seat.................................................... 4-29
Front shock absorber adjustment ...... 4-31
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Chain.................................................. 5-13
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-15
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-15
Lights ................................................. 5-15
Switches............................................. 5-15
Tires ................................................... 5-17
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-21
Tire wear limit..................................... 5-23
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OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine .........................6-9
Warming up...........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-21
Engine break-in ...................................6-23
Parking ................................................6-27
Parking on a slope ..............................6-27
Accessories and loading .....................6-31
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.....................................7-47
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
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-17
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-29
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-33
Carburetor adjustment ........................ 8-41
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-43
Throttle lever adjustment .................... 8-45
Valve clearance adjustment ............... 8-45
Front brake pad inspection ................. 8-47
Rear brake pad inspection.................. 8-47
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-49
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-53
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-55
Brake pedal height adjustment ........... 8-57
Parking brake adjustment ................... 8-59
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-65
Clutch lever free play adjustment ....... 8-67
Drive chain slack check ...................... 8-69
Drive chain slack adjustment .............. 8-71
Lubricating the drive chain.................. 8-73
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-75
Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ...................... 8-75
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Seat
2. Drive select lever
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Main switch
5. Brake pedal
6. Headlights
7. Front wheel
8. Fuel cock9. Rear wheel
10. Shift pedal
11. Clutch lever
12. Parking brake lever
13. Brake lever
14. Throttle lever
15. Handlebar switchesNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-13 1. Clutch lever
1. Levier d’embrayage
1. Palanca de embrague
1. Brake lever
1. Levier de frein
1. Palanca del freno
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left handlebar
and the ignition circuit cut-off system is incorporat-
ed in the clutch lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to
the handlebar to disengage the clutch, and release
the lever to engage the clutch. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation. (Refer to “Starting a cold engine”
for a description of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-
tem.)
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Brake lever
The brake lever is located on the right handlebar.
Pull it toward the handlebar to apply the front
brake.
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4-21 1. Shift pedal
1. Pédale de sélection
1. Pedal del cambio
1. Drive select lever a. Forward b. Reverse
1. Levier de présélection a. Marche avant b. Marche arrière
1. Palanca de selección de gama
a. Marcha adelante b. Marcha atrás
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Shift pedal
This machine is equipped with a constant-mesh
6-speed transmission. The shift pedal is located
on the left side of the engine and is used in combi-
nation with the clutch when shifting.
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Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used for driving the machine
either forward or in reverse. Refer to page 6-11 for
drive select lever operation.
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5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
BrakesCheck operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-47–8-57
ClutchCheck operation, condition and lever free play. 8-67
Parking brakeCheck operation, condition and cable length. 8-59–8-63
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-17–8-27
Drive chainCheck chain slack and condition.
Adjust if necessary.5-13, 8-69–8-73
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation and free play. 5-15, 8-45
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-17–5-23,
8-85–8-87
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-15
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation.5-15, 8-65,
8-97–8-105
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5-13
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Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-17–8-27.)CAUTION:_

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
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
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Chain
Check the general condition of the chain and
check the chain slack before every ride. Lubricate
and adjust the chain as necessary. (See pages
8-69–8-73 for details.) Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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6-5 a. Starter (choke) 1. Fully open
2. Half open 3. Closed
a. Starter (enrichisseur) 1. Complètement ouvert
2. Mi-ouvert 3. Fermé
a. Arrancador (estrangulador) 1. Abre completamente
2. Semiabierto 3. Cerrado
NOTE:_ This model is equipped with an ignition circuit cut-
off system. The engine can be started under the
following conditions.

When the transmission is in neutral. The neu-
tral indicator light should come on. If the light
does not come on, ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect it.


When the clutch is disengaged with the trans-
mission and the drive select lever in any posi-
tion. However, it is recommended to shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
_5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position
1: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature below 5°C.
Position
2: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature at 0°C – 30°C
and warming up position.
Position
3: Cold engine start-
ambient temperature above 25°C
and warm engine start position.
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