2011 YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 oil

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 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 ................................................ 4-4
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) ......................................... 4-11
Seat ......................................................... 4-11
Adjusting the front shock absorber
assemblies ............................................. 4-12
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly ................................................ 4-13
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................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 ........................................................... 5-4
Chassis fasteners ...................................... 5-6
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-7
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-2
Shifting ....................................................... 6-2
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
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

4-13
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6
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cident.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the spring preload adjusting ring in direction
(a) to increase the spring preload and thereby
harden the suspension, and in direction (b) to de-
crease the spring preload and thereby soften the
suspension.
TIP

A special wrench can be obtained at a Yamaha
dealer to make this adjustment.
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Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly
The spring preload, rebound damping and com-
pression damping forces of the rear shock absorb-
er assembly can be adjusted to suit the rider’s
weight and the riding conditions.WARNING
EWB00460
Suspension components become hot during
operation. Never touch the compression
damping force adjusting knob, the rebound
damping force adjusting dial or the oil reser-
voir with your bare hand or skin until suspen-
sion components have cooled.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
1
2
3
4
5
12
(a)
(b)

Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
3
Maximum (hard):
5

5-1
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
10
11

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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

5-3
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9
10
11

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Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing
ratio
If Yamalube “R” oil is not available, select an oil
from the following list.
NOTICE

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Never mix two types of 2-stroke engine oil in
the same batch. Always use the same type of
oil to ensure maximum engine performance.
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Transmission oil
Make sure that the transmission oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-10.)
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Coolant
Make sure that the coolant is at the specified level.
Add coolant as necessary. (See page 8-13.)
TIP

The coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
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Front and rear brakes
Brake lever and brake pedal

Check that there is no free play in the brake le-
ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.

Check for correct brake pedal height. (See
page 8-38.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.

Check the operation of the lever and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. Recommended 2-stroke engine oil:
Yamalube “R” (Yamalube Racing 2-cycle oil)
Mixing ratio:
24:1
Recommended 2-stroke engine oil Mixing ratio

Castrol R30
20:1 Castrol A545
Castrol A747

8-6
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11

5 * Brake hoses

Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.
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Replace. Every 4 years
6 * Parking brake

Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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7 * Wheels

Check runout and for damage, and replace if nec-
essary.
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8 * Tires

Check tread depth and for damage, and replace if
necessary.

Check air pressure and balance, and correct if
necessary.
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9 * Wheel hub bearings

Check for looseness or damage, and replace if
necessary.
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10 *Upper and lower
arm pivots

Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
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11 Drive chain

Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.

Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.

Clean and lubricate.
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12 * Drive chain roller

Check for wear and replace if necessary.
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13 * Chassis fasteners

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
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14 *Shock absorber
assemblies

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320

8-7
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11

15 *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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16 * 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
19 *Moving parts and
cables

Lubricate.
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20 *Throttle lever hous-
ing and cable

Check operation and correct if necessary.

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

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

Check operation and correct if necessary.
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22 * Lights and switches

Check operation and correct if necessary.

Adjust headlight beams.
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NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320

8-10
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11

attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check the ATV.
3. Check each spark plug for electrode erosion
and excessive carbon or other deposits, and
replace it if necessary.
4. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thick-
ness gauge and, if necessary, adjust the gap
to specification.
To install a spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket
and its mating surface, and then wipe off any
grime from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug
wrench, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.TIP

If a torque wrench is not available when installing
a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
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Transmission oil
The transmission oil level should be checked be- Specified spark plug:
NGK/BR8ES
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)