2010 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 relay

Accessories and loading ........................... 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT ............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-11
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-12
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-15
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-16
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER .................................................. 7-17
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-18
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-19
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-20
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 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 ........................................................ 8-5
Checking the spark plugs .......................... 8-9
Transmission oil ...................................... 8-10
Coolant .................................................... 8-13
Cleaning the air filter element ................. 8-18Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-21
Changing the carburetor settings ............. 8-23
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-31
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-33
Brakes ...................................................... 8-33
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ....................................................... 8-34
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-35
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-37
Checking the front brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-37
Checking the brake pedal position ........... 8-37
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-38
Brake light switches ................................. 8-40
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-41
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-41
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-43
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-44
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-44
Checking the shift pedal .......................... 8-45
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-45
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-45
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points ..................................................... 8-45
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..................................................... 8-46
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Rear suspension
relay arm and con-
necting arm pivot-
ing points

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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Steering system


Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.

Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.
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17 Transmission oil

Change.

Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.
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18 Cooling system

Check coolant level and ATV for coolant leakage,
and correct if necessary.
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Replace coolant. Every 2 years
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Moving parts and
cables

Lubricate.
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Throttle lever hous-
ing and cable


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.

Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.
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Front and rear brake
switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.
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Lights and switches


Check operation and correct if necessary.

Adjust headlight beams.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
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(mi)320
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(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
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EBUM0170
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.
EBU28871
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.
EBU24963
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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Model label....................................................................11-2
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Owner’s manual and tool kit............................................8-1
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Parking ............................................................................6-5
Parking brake ..................................................................4-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting.................................8-38
Parking on a slope ..........................................................6-6
Part locations ..................................................................3-1
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Riding your ATV ..............................................................7-1
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Safety information ...........................................................2-1
Seat...............................................................................4-11
Shifting ............................................................................6-2
Shift pedal .......................................................................4-7
Shift pedal, checking .....................................................8-45
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front ...........4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear ...............4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ................................................8-21
Spark plugs, checking .....................................................8-9
Specifications ................................................................10-1
Speed limiter ...................................................................4-3
Starter (choke) ..............................................................4-11
Storage ...........................................................................9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..........................................................................8-46
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear ..........................................8-45
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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-50
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-33
Throttle lever ...........................................................4-2
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5-4
Throttle OverRide System.............................................. 4-3
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Transmission oil ....................................................5-3
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8-10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-54
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Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-45
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-52
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-51
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