wheel alignment YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2011 Owners Manual

8-6
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78
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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

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2
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4
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78
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3. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swing-
arm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction (a). To loosen the
drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts in direction
(b) and push the wheels forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same amount to
maintain correct axle alignment.
NOTICE:
Im-
proper drive chain slack will overload the
engine as well as other vital parts of the
ATV and can lead to drive chain slippage
or breakage. To prevent this from occur-
ring, keep the drive chain slack within thespecified limits.
[ECB00542]

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.
1. Axle holding nut (upper)
2. Axle holding nut (lower)
1
2

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