wheel YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2001 Owners Manual

Cooling system ...................................8-23
Spark plug inspection .........................8-39
Air filter cleaning .................................8-43
Carburetor settings .............................8-51
Idle speed adjustment ........................8-67
Throttle lever adjustment ....................8-71
Front and rear brake pad
inspection .........................................8-73
Inspecting the brake fluid level ...........8-75
Brake fluid replacement......................8-79
Front brake lever free play
adjustment ........................................8-81
Rear brake adjustment .......................8-83
Parking brake adjustment...................8-85
Clutch adjustment ...............................8-89
Drive chain slack check ......................8-89
Drive chain slack adjustment ..............8-91
Drive chain cleaning and
lubrication .........................................8-93
Cable inspection and lubrication ........8-95Brake and shift pedal/brake and
clutch lever lubrication ......................8-97
Upper arm and lower arm pivot
lubrication .........................................8-97
Rear arm pivot lubrication ..................8-99
Wheel removal .................................8-101
Wheel installation .............................8-101
Replacing the headlight bulb ............8-103
Headlight beam adjustment..............8-105
Troubleshooting................................8-107
Troubleshooting chart.......................8-111
CLEANING AND STORAGE ...................9-1
A. Cleaning ...........................................9-1
B. Storage ............................................9-7
SPECIFICATIONS .................................10-1
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION
TABLE ....................................................11-1
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8Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills
or the conditions. Always go at a speed that is
proper for the terrain, visibility and operating
conditions, and your experience.
8Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other
stunts.
8Always inspect your ATV each time you use it
to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance
procedures and schedules described in this
manual.
8Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footrests of the ATV dur-
ing operation.
8Always go slowly and be extra careful when
operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be
alert to changing terrain conditions when oper-
ating the ATV.

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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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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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7. Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch lever.
8. Follow the same procedure when shifting to
the next higher gear.
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Opening the throttle abruptly or releasing the
clutch lever too quickly would increase the
chance of an accident or could make the
machine wheelie including overturn. Always
open the throttle gradually and release the
clutch lever gradually.

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To decelerate
When slowing down or stopping, release the
throttle and apply the brakes smoothly and
evenly. As you slow down, shift to a lower gear.
Be sure that the engine has sufficiently slowed
before engaging a lower gear. Improper use of
the brakes or shifting can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control and increasing the
possibility of an accident.
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Make sure the engine has sufficiently slowed
before shifting to a lower gear. Engaging a
lower gear when the engine speed is too
high could make the wheels stop rotating.
This could cause loss of control, an accident
and injury. It could also cause engine or
drive train damage.

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Parking on a slope
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Avoid parking on hills or other inclines.
Parking on a hill or other incline could cause
the ATV to roll out of control, increasing the
chance of an accident. If you must park on
an incline, put the machine in low gear, apply
the parking brake, and block the front and
rear wheels with rocks or other objects.
Do not park the ATV at all on hills that are so
steep you could not walk up them easily.
1. Bring the machine to a stop by applying the
brakes in low gear.
2. Stop the engine and release the clutch
lever.
3. With the front and rear brakes applied, apply
the parking brake and slowly release the
rear brake pedal.

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During operation
Always keep your feet on the footboards during
operation. Otherwise your feet may contact the
rear wheels.
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Always keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the footboards of your ATV
during operation. Removing even one hand
or foot can reduce your ability to control the
ATV or could cause you to lose your balance
and fall off of the ATV. If you remove a foot
from a footboard, your foot or leg may come
into contact with the rear wheels, which
could injure you or cause an accident.

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Avoid wheelies and jumping. You may lose con-
trol of the machine or overturn.
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Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or
jumps. Don’t try to show off.
Modifications
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Never modify this ATV through improper
installation or use of accessories. All parts
and accessories added to this vehicle should
be genuine Yamaha or equivalent compo-
nents designed for use on this ATV and
should be installed and used according to
instructions. Improper installation of acces-
sories or modification of this vehicle may
cause changes in handling which in some
situations could lead to an accident. If you
have questions, consult an authorized ATV
dealer.

7-37
With the engine idling, pull the clutch lever to dis-
engage the clutch and shift into 1st gear, and then
release the parking brake. Open the throttle grad-
ually, and at the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly. Once the ATV has attained adequate
speed, release the throttle lever and at same time,
quickly pull in the clutch lever and shift into 2nd
gear. Open the throttle part way and gradually
release the clutch. Use this same procedure as
you move into the higher gears. Be sure to coordi-
nate the use of the throttle and shift pedal proper-
ly. If the throttle is applied too abruptly or if the
throttle is not released during shifting, or if the shift
pedal is not released before applying the throttle,
the front wheels may lift off the ground resulting in
a loss of directional control. Avoid higher speeds
until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation
of your ATV.
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Always open the throttle gradually and
release the clutch lever slowly. Otherwise,
the machine could wheelie which would
increase the chance of an accident.