fuel YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2001 Owners Manual

LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-5
Model label ...........................................3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS .........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Handlebar switches ..............................4-3
Throttle lever ........................................4-5
Throttle OverRide System ....................4-7
Speed limiter ........................................4-9
Clutch lever ........................................4-11
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1Front brake lever ................................4-11
Rear brake pedal ................................4-13
Parking brake .....................................4-13
Shift pedal ..........................................4-17
Kick starter .........................................4-17
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-19
Fuel cock ............................................4-19
Starter (choke)....................................4-21
Seat ....................................................4-23
Front shock absorber adjustment .......4-25
Rear shock absorber adjustment .......4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ....................................................5-11
Engine mixing oil ................................5-15
Transmission oil .................................5-17
Chain ..................................................5-19
Throttle lever ......................................5-19
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CONTENTS

2-15
8Never modify an ATV through improper instal-
lation or use of accessories.
8Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed and
securely attached. Reduce speed and follow
instructions in this manual for carrying cargo
or pulling a trailer. Allow greater distance for
braking.
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8Always turn off the engine when refueling.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicini-
ty of sparks, open flames, or other sources
of ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire. You could be burned.

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8When transporting the machine in another
vehicle, be sure it is kept upright and that
the fuel cock is in the “OFF” position.
Otherwise, fuel may leak out of the carbu-
retor or fuel tank.
8Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
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Always operate your machine in an area with
adequate ventilation. Never start or run the
engine in a closed area. Exhaust fumes are
poisonous and may cause loss of conscious-
ness and death within a short time.

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EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 11. Rear wheel
2. Kick starter 12. Starter (choke)
3. Fuel tank cap 13. Shift pedal
4. Headlight 14. Clutch lever
5. Brake pedal 15. Parking brake
6. Front wheel 16. Main switch
7. Front shock absorber 17. Front brake lever
8. Radiator 18. Throttle lever
9. Fuel cock 19. Handlebar switch
10. Rear shock absorber
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-19
EBU00092
Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
EBU00093
Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the fuel tank to
the carburetor.
The fuel cock has three positions.
OFF: With the lever in this position fuel will not
flow. Always turn the lever to this position
when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows to
the carburetor. Normal riding is done with
the lever in this position.
RES: This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, turn the lever to this posi-
tion. THEN FILL THE FUEL TANK AT
THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY. After refu-
elling, return the fuel cock lever to the
“ON” position.
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OFF
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant
1. Tapón del depósito de combustible

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Starter (choke)
Starting a cold engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture. A separate starter circuit supplies this
mixture.
Move in direction ato turn on the starter
(choke).
Move in direction bto turn off the starter
(choke).
Refer to “Starting a cold engine” for proper oper-
ation. (See page 6-3.)
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1. Starter (choke)
1. Starter (choke)

5-1
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Brakes9Check operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage. 5-5 ~ 5-9
9Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary. 8-73 ~ 8-83
Clutch9Check operation, condition and lever free play. 8-89
Parking brake9Check operation, condition and free play. 8-85 ~ 8-87
Fuel9Check fuel level.
9Fill with fuel if necessary.5-11 ~ 5-13
Transmission oil9Check oil level.
9Fill with oil if necessary.5-17, 8-17 ~ 8-23
Coolant reservoir 9Check coolant level.
9Fill with coolant if necessary.8-23 ~ 8-37
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
9Adjust if necessary.5-19, 8-89 ~ 8-93
Throttle9Check for proper throttle cable operation. 5-19, 8-71
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear and damage. 5-23 ~ 5-29, 8-101
Fittings and Fasteners9Check all fittings and fasteners. 5-19
Lights9Check for proper operation. 5-21, 8-103 ~ 8-105

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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.
NOTE:
1. If knocking or pinging occurs, use a differ-
ent brand of gasoline or higher octane
grade.
2. If unleaded gasoline is not available, then
leaded gasoline can be used.
1. Filler tube 2. Fuel level
1. Tube de remplissage 2. Niveau de carburant
1. Tubo de llenado 2. Nivel de combustible
Recommended fuel:
Regular gasoline
Premium unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 95 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 12 L
Reserve: 2.5 L

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8Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is over-
filled, fuel could spill out due to heat from
the engine or the sun.
8Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on
the engine or exhaust pipe which can
cause a fire and severe injury. Wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed secure-
ly.

6-3
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Starting a cold engine
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Always make sure all control cables work
smoothly before you begin riding in cold
weather. If the control cables are frozen or
do not work smoothly, you could be unable
to control the ATV, which could lead to an
accident or collision.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine
stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the
figure: