2007 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 checking oil

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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2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the transmission to col-
lect the used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and the drain bolt to
drain the oil from the transmission.
5. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.6. Add the specified amount of the recommend-
ed transmission oil, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
CAUTION:
ECB00430

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
transmission 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 ad-
dition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.

Make sure that no foreign material enters the
crankcase.
7. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking the transmission for
oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn
the engine off and check for the cause.
8. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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Recommended transmission oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
1.5 L (1.59 US qt) (1.32 Imp.qt)

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Rear brake

Observe these precautions:

When checking the fluid level, make sure that
the top of the brake fluid reservoir is level.

Use only the recommended quality brake fluid,
otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking performance.

Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor braking performance.

Be 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.

Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.

As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.
EBU24290
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the NOTE after the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they are dam-
aged or leaking.

Oil seals: Replace every two years.

Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
EBU24390
Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
1. Minimum level mark
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
LOWER
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CAUTION:

ECB00560
The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
small soft brush.
CAUTION:

ECB00570
To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean
the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pres-
sure washers or inappropriate solvents.
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.CAUTION:

ECB00580
Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
stances that could damage the O-rings.
EBU24900
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING

EWB02130
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could re-
strict the operation of controls and lead to an
accident or injury.
1. O-ring
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-16
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-42
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ......... 8-42
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-33
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-32
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-33
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-37
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-31
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-34
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-4
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-41
Carburetor settings, changing ...................................... 8-21
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-8
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-37
Coolant ................................................................. 5-4
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8-11
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-5
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-40Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-38
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-28
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Fuel ................................................................................ 4-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing ratio ....................... 5-4
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-47
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-44
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Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-8
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Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
Kickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7
L
Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2

M
Main switch .....................................................................4-1
Model label....................................................................11-2
O
Owner’s manual and tool kit............................................8-1
P
Parking ............................................................................6-5
Parking brake ..................................................................4-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting.................................8-35
Parking on a slope ..........................................................6-6
Part locations ..................................................................3-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ....................8-3
Pre-operation check list ..................................................5-1
R
Riding your ATV ..............................................................7-1
S
Safety information ...........................................................1-1
Seat...............................................................................4-11
Shifting ............................................................................6-3
Shift pedal .......................................................................4-7
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front ...........4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear ...............4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ................................................8-19
Spark plugs, checking .....................................................8-7
Specifications ................................................................10-1
Speed limiter ...................................................................4-3
Starter (choke) ..............................................................4-10
Storage ...........................................................................9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..........................................................................8-43Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear ......................................... 8-42
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-47
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-30
Throttle lever ...........................................................4-2
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5-5
Throttle OverRide System.............................................. 4-3
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-7
Tires ............................................................................... 5-6
Tire wear limit................................................................. 5-7
Transmission oil ......................................................5-4
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8-9
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-49
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-51
V
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ............................................ 8-42
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-49
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-48