2011 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 manual transmission

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 ..................... 8-22
Changing the carburetor settings ............. 8-23
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-32
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ........ 8-34
Brakes ...................................................... 8-34
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ....................................................... 8-35
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-36
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-37
Checking the front brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-38
Checking the brake pedal height ............. 8-38
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-38
Brake light switches ................................. 8-41
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-41
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-43
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-45
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-45
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-46
Checking the shift pedal .......................... 8-46
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-46
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-47
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points ..................................................... 8-47
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..................................................... 8-48

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING

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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Fuel


Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.

Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-8, 5-3
Transmission oil

Check oil level in transmission case, and add recommended oil to
specified level if necessary.

Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-10
Coolant

Check coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.

Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-13
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, 8-35, 8-36, 8-38

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OPERATION
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING

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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.
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Starting a cold engine
NOTICE

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See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-4
prior to operating the engine for the first time.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and the engine stop
switch to “”.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position (1):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature below
5 °C (40 °F).
Position (2):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature be-
tween 0 °C (30 °F) and 30 °C (90 °F).
Position (3):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature above
25 °C (80 °F).

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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 .................................................... 8-46
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-22
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.......................................................................... 8-48
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear.......................................... 8-47
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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-52
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-2
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5-4Throttle lever free play, adjusting ................................. 8-34
Throttle OverRide System .............................................. 4-3
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Transmission oil ................................................... 5-3
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Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-54
Troubleshooting charts................................................. 8-56
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Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-47
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-54
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-53