2009 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 oil filter

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

8-20
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NOTICE

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Do not twist the sponge material when squeez-
ing it.
8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Apply a quality foam air filter oil to the sponge
material.
TIP

The sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping.
10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame, and then install the lock plate byturning it.
11. Insert the air filter element into the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case cover
by hooking the holders onto the air filter case.
12. Install the seat.
TIP

The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the ATV is operated in extremely dusty ar-
eas. Each time the air filter element maintenance
is performed, check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions. Check the air filter case rubber
1. Air filter element
1

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-17
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-43
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-35
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-33
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-35
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-38
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-32
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-43
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-36
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor settings, changing ...................................... 8-22
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-39
Coolant ................................................................. 5-3
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8-12
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-42Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-40
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-30
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Fuel ................................................................................ 4-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing ratio ....................... 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-48
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-45
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
K
Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
Kickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7
L
Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2