2007 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 brake pads

Engine break-in ......................................... 6-4
Parking ...................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope .................................... 6-6
Accessories and loading ........................... 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGEMENT ...........................................7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ..................................................7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-21
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR .......................................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-3
Checking the spark plugs .......................... 8-7
Transmission oil ........................................ 8-9
Coolant .................................................... 8-11Cleaning the air filter element .................. 8-16
Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-19
Changing the carburetor settings ............. 8-21
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-28
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-30
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................................8-31
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-32
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-33
Checking the front brake lever free
play ........................................................8-33
Checking the brake pedal position ........... 8-34
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-35
Brake light switches ................................. 8-37
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-37
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-38
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-40
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-41
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ...........................................8-42
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals .............................................8-42
Checking the wheel bearings ................... 8-42
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points .....................................................8-42
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots .....................................................8-43
Replacing a headlight bulb ...................... 8-44

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Pre-operation check list
Before operating this ATV, be sure to check the items listed in the following table.
NOTE:

The maintenance of some items in the table has to be performed by a Yamaha dealer. Refer to the “Periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart” on page 8-3 to determine which service should be performed by a
Yamaha dealer.
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Fuel


Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.

Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-8, 5-4
Transmission oil

Check oil level in transmission case, and add recommended oil to
specified level if necessary.

Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-9
Coolant

Check coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.

Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-11
Front brake

Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.

Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.

Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-31, 8-32, 8-33

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Rear brake

Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.

Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.

Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-4, 8-31, 8-32, 8-34
Clutch

Check operation, and correct if necessary.

Lubricate cable if necessary.

Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.8-37
Throttle lever

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.

Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-5, 8-30
Control cables

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-41
Drive chain

Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.

Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-5, 8-38, 8-40
Wheels and tires

Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.

Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.

Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-6, 5-7, 5-7
Brake and shift pedals

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting points
if necessary.8-42
Brake and clutch levers

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-42
Chassis fasteners

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-8
Instruments, lights and
switches

Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-8
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE

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page 8-34.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.

Check the operation of the lever and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
(See page 8-32.)
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 check the brake sys-
tem.
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 performance, check
the brake pads for wear. (See page 8-31.)
WARNING
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Always check the brakes at the start of every
ride. Do not ride the ATV if you find any prob-
lem with the brakes or you could lose braking
ability, which could lead to an accident. If a
problem cannot be corrected by the adjust-
ment procedures provided in this manual, have
a Yamaha dealer check for the cause.
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Throttle lever
Check the operation of the throttle lever. It must
open smoothly and spring back to the idle position
when released. Have a Yamaha dealer correct if
necessary.
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Drive chain
Check the condition of the drive chain and check
the drive chain slack. Lubricate and adjust the
drive chain as necessary. (See page 8-38.) Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4

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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:


For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.

For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed.

Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
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firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 3001
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Fuel line


Check fuel hoses for cracks or other damage, and
replace if necessary.
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2 Spark plugs

Replace.
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3 Air filter element

Clean and replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
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Clutch

Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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Front brake


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.
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Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit

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Rear brake

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check brake pedal free play and adjust if neces-
sary.

Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.
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Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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Brake hoses

Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Replace. Every 4 years
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Parking brake

Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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Wheels


Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.
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Tires


Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.

Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.
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Wheel bearings


Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Upper and lower
arm pivots


Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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13 Drive chain

Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.

Check rear wheel alignment and correct if necess-
sary.

Clean and lubricate.
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Drive chain rollers


Check for wear and replace if necessary.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
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firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1200
(750)2400
(1500)2400
(1500)4800
(3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300

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the throttle cable free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Checking the front and rear brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be checked for
wear at the intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with a wear indicator,
which allows you to check the brake pad wear
without having to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position of the wear
indicator while applying the brake. If a brake pad
has worn to the point that the wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with a wear indicator,
which allows you to check the brake pad wear
1. Throttle lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Throttle cable free play
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1. Wear indicator
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without having to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position of the wear
indicator while applying the brake. If a brake pad
has worn to the point that the wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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Checking the brake fluid level
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter the
brake system, possibly causing it to become inef-
fective.
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.
Front brake
1. Wear indicator
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1. Minimum level mark
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