2010 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 maintenance

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specified limits.
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TIP

There are alignment marks on each side of the
swingarm and on the wheel hubs. Use them to
check for proper wheel axle alignment.
4. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
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Lubricating the drive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas.
Service the drive chain as follows.
NOTICE

ECB00561
The drive chain must be lubricated after wash-
ing the ATV or riding in the rain or wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a
small soft brush.
NOTICE:
To prevent dam-
aging the O-rings, do not clean the drive
chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.

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1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Alignment marks
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12(a)
(b)

Tightening torques:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (upper):
120 Nm (12.0 m·kgf, 85 ft·lbf)
Axle holding nut (lower):
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
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Checking the shift pedal
The operation of the shift pedal should be checked
before each ride. If operation is not smooth, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal
The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary.
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Checking the wheel hub bearings
The front and rear wheel hub bearings must be
checked at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. If there is playin a wheel hub or if a wheel does not turn smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel hub bear-
ings.
EBU25003
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points
The rear suspension relay arm and connecting
arm pivoting points must be lubricated at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
Lubricate the pivoting points using a grease gun. Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-18
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-44
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-37
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-35
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-4
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-37
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-40
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-34
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-45
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-37
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-33
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-44
Carburetor settings, changing ...................................... 8-23
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-41
Coolant ................................................................. 5-3
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8-13
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-43
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-41
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-31
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............................................ 8-49
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-47
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
K
Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
Kickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7
L
Label locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2
M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
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