2009 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 brake light

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 1-1
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ..................................................... 3-1
Right view................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ........................... 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ............................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ................................... 4-2
Throttle lever ............................................. 4-2
Throttle OverRide System ......................... 4-3
Speed limiter ............................................. 4-3
Clutch lever ............................................... 4-4
Brake lever ................................................ 4-5
Brake pedal ............................................... 4-5
Parking brake ............................................ 4-5
Shift pedal ................................................. 4-7
Kickstarter ................................................. 4-7
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 4-7
Fuel ........................................................... 4-8Fuel cock ................................................... 4-9
Starter (choke) ......................................... 4-10
Seat ......................................................... 4-11
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ............................................. 4-12
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly ................................................ 4-13
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Pre-operation check list ............................. 5-1
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing
ratio .......................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil ......................................... 5-3
Coolant ...................................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................ 5-3
Throttle lever .............................................. 5-4
Drive chain ................................................. 5-4
Tires ........................................................... 5-5
Measuring the tire pressure ....................... 5-6
Tire wear limit ............................................ 5-6
Chassis fasteners ...................................... 5-7
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-7
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-2

Shifting ...................................................... 6-3
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 chart for the
emission control system .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-5Checking the spark plugs .......................... 8-8
Transmission oil ....................................... 8-10
Coolant .................................................... 8-12
Cleaning the air filter element .................. 8-17
Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-21
Changing the carburetor settings ............. 8-22
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-30
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-32
Checking the front and rear brake pads .. 8-32
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-33
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-35
Checking the front brake lever free play .. 8-35
Checking the brake pedal position ........... 8-36
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-37
Brake light switches ................................. 8-38
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-39
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-40
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-42
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-43
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-43
Checking the shift pedal .......................... 8-43
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-43
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-44
Lubricating the rear suspension relay arm
and connecting arm pivoting points ....... 8-44
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..................................................... 8-45

Lubricating the steering shaft .................. 8-45
Replacing a headlight bulb ...................... 8-45
Adjusting a headlight beam ..................... 8-48
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ........... 8-49
Removing a wheel ................................... 8-49
Installing a wheel ..................................... 8-50
Troubleshooting ...................................... 8-51
Troubleshooting charts ............................ 8-52
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning .................................................... 9-1
Storage ...................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1
Identification numbers ............................. 11-1

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backwards when climbing a hill. To avoid stall-
ing, use the proper gear and maintain a steady
speed when climbing a hill. If you stall or roll
backwards, follow the special procedure for
braking described in this manual. Dismount on
the uphill side or to a side if pointed straight up-
hill. Turn the ATV around and remount, following
the procedure described in this manual.

Always check for obstacles before operating in a
new area.

Never attempt to operate over large obstacles,
such as large rocks or fallen trees. Always follow
proper procedures when operating over obsta-
cles as described in this manual.

Always be careful when skidding or sliding.
Learn to safely control skidding or sliding by
practicing at low speeds and on level, smooth
terrain. On extremely slippery surfaces, such as
ice, go slowly and be very cautious in order to re-
duce the chance of skidding or sliding out of con-
trol.

Never operate an ATV in fast flowing water or in
water deeper than that recommended in this
manual. Remember that wet brakes may have
reduced stopping ability. Test your brakes after
leaving water. If necessary, apply them severaltimes to let friction dry out the linings.

Always use the size and type of tires specified in
this manual.

Always maintain proper tire pressure as de-
scribed in this manual.

Never modify an ATV through improper installa-
tion or use of accessories.

Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed and follow in-
structions in this manual for carrying cargo or
pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for brak-
ing.
WARNING

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Always turn off the engine when refueling.

Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.

Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never re-
fuel while smoking, or in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of ig-
nition such as the pilot lights of water heat-
ers and clothes dryers. Gasoline can catch
fire and you could be burned.

When transporting the ATV in another vehi-

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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Right view
1. Front shock absorber assembly
2. Radiator
3. Fuel cock
4. Rear shock absorber assembly
5. Spark arrester
6. Starter (choke)
7. Shift pedal
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1. Tail/brake light
2. Seat
3. Kickstarter
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Headlight
6. Brake pedal
7. Brake light switch
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Controls and instruments
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The ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.
1. Clutch lever
2. Parking brake lock plate
3. Main switch
4. Brake lever
5. Throttle lever
6. Handlebar switches
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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.5-3, 8-32, 8-33, 8-35
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.5-3, 8-32, 8-33, 8-36
Clutch

Check operation, and correct if necessary.

Lubricate cable if necessary.

Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.8-39
Throttle lever

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

Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-4, 8-32
Control cables

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-43
Drive chain

Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.

Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-4, 8-40, 8-42
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.5-5, 5-6
Brake pedal

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.8-43
Brake and clutch levers

Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points
if necessary.8-43
Chassis fasteners

Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-7
Instruments, lights and
switches

Check operation, and correct if necessary. 5-7
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Ambient temp./starter (choke) position

6. Completely close the throttle lever and start
the engine by kicking the kickstarter.
7. If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
in position (1), the starter (choke) should be
returned to position (2) to warm up the engine.
If the engine is started with the starter (choke)
in position (2), keep the starter (choke) in this
position to warm up the engine.NOTICE
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For maximum engine life, always warm the en-
gine up before starting off. Never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
8. Continue warming up the engine until it idles
smoothly, then return the starter (choke) to
position (3) before riding.
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The engine is warm when it responds normally
to the throttle with the starter (choke) turned off.

When the parking brake is applied, engine
speed is limited to 2300 r/min. Make sure the
parking brake is released before moving the
throttle lever; otherwise, the engine will misfire,
preventing normal operation.
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Starting a warm engine
Follow the same procedure as for starting a cold
engine, with the exception that the starter (choke)
is not required when the engine is warm. Instead,
start the engine with the throttle slightly open.
1. Fully open
2. Half open
3. Closed
4. Starter (choke)
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