light YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2006 User Guide

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EBU00180
Starting a warm engine
To start a warm engine, refer to the “Starting a
cold engine” section. The starter (choke) should
not be used. The throttle should be opened
slightly.
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Warming up
To get maximum engine life, always warm up
the engine before starting off. Never accelerate
hard with a cold engine! To see whether or not
the engine is warm, check if it responds to the
throttle normally with the starter (choke) turned
off.
NOTE:
When the parking brake is used, engine speed
is limited to 2,300 r/min. Be sure the parking
brake is released before moving the throttle
lever. Otherwise, the engine will misfire, pre-
venting normal operation.

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EBU01981
Shifting
This model has a 6-speed forward transmission.
The transmission allows you to control the
amount of power you have available at a given
speed or for starting, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc. To shift into neutral, return the throttle lever
to its original position, apply the clutch and
repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops.
When it stops, it will be in first gear. Raise the
pedal slightly to neutral.
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N. Neutral
N. Point mort
N. Punto muerto

1. Lean towards inside of turn.
2. Support your weight on the outer footrest.
1. Se pencher vers l’intérieur du virage.
2. S’appuyer sur le repose-pied externe.
1. Inclínese hacia el interior del giro.
2. Descanse su peso en el descansapie externo.
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As you approach a curve, slow down and begin
to turn the handlebars in the desired direction.
As you do so, put your weight on the footboard
to the outside of the turn (opposite your desired
direction) and lean your upper body into the
turn. Use the throttle to maintain an even speed
through the turn. This maneuver will let the
wheel on the inside of the turn slip slightly,
allowing the ATV to make the turn properly.
This procedure should be practiced at slow
speed many times in a large unpaved area with
no obstacles. If an incorrect technique is used,
your ATV may continue to go straight. If the ATV
doesn’t turn, come to a stop and then practice
the procedure again. If the riding surface is slip-
pery or loose, it may help to position more of
your weight over the front wheels by moving for-
ward on the seat. Once you have learned this
technique you should be able to perform it at
higher speeds or in tighter curves.
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CROSSING A SLOPE
Traversing a sloping surface on your ATV
requires you to properly position your weight to
maintain proper balance. Be sure that you have
learned the basic riding skills on flat ground
before attempting to cross a sloping surface.
Avoid slopes with slippery surfaces or rough ter-
rain that may upset your balance.
As you travel across a slope, lean your body in
the uphill direction. It may be necessary to cor-
rect the steering when riding on loose surfaces
by pointing the front wheels slightly uphill. When
riding on slopes be sure not to make sharp turns
either up or down hill.

8-8INITIAL EVERY
month 1 3 6 6 12
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
km 320 1200 2400 2400 4800 comes first
(mi) (200) (750) (1500) (1500) (3000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
* Front and rear9Check operation/fluid leakage.
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brake operation9Correct if necessary.
* Front and rear9Check pad wear.
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brake pads9Replace if necessary.
* Clutch9Inspect free play and operation.
2222
9Replace if necessary.
9Check chain slack/alignment.
Drive chain9Adjust if necessary.
2222
9Clean and lube.
9Replace if necessary.
* Drive chain guard
9Check wear and replace if necessary.222
and rollers
* Steering system9Inspect free play, clean and lubricate.22222
* Front and rear
9Inspect and lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.22222
suspension
Tires9Inspect air pressure, wheel runout, and tire wear.22222
* Wheels9Inspect bearings.
22222
9Replace bearings if necessary.
* Throttle, control cable9Check routing and connection.
22222
9Lubricate.
Outside nuts and bolts9Retighten.22222
Frame9Clean and inspect.2222
Lighting equipment9Inspect.22222

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EBU00287
Spark plug inspection
The spark plugs are important engine compo-
nents and are easy to inspect. The condition of
the spark plugs can indicate the condition of the
engine.
Normally, all spark plugs from the same engine
should have the same color on the white porce-
lain insulator around the center electrode. The
ideal color at this point is a medium to light tan
color for a machine that is being ridden normal-
ly. If one spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, there could be something wrong with the
engine.
Do not attempt to diagnose such problems your-
self. Instead, take the machine to a Yamaha
dealer. You should periodically remove and
inspect the spark plugs because heat and
deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly
break down and erode. If electrode erosion
becomes excessive, or if carbon and other
deposits are excessive, you should replace the
spark plug with the specified plug.

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EBU03021
Idle speed adjustment
NOTE:
A diagnostic tachometer must be used for this
procedure.
NOTE:
The throttle cables and carburetor synchroniza-
tion must be set properly before adjusting the
idle speed.
1. Adjust the pilot air screws.
8Turn in both pilot air screws until they
lightly seat.
8Turn out both pilot air screws to specifi-
cation. (Refer to the “Carburetor settings”
section.)
2. Remove the seat.
3. Start the engine and warm it up for a few
minutes at approximately 1,000 to 2,000
r/min.
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1. Pilot air screw
1. Vis d’air de ralenti
1. Tornillo de aire piloto

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EBU00833
Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust
the brake light switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
directiona. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction b.1
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a
b
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2. Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste

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EBU16000
Replacing a headlight bulb
If a headlight bulb burns out, replace the bulb as
follows.
1. Remove the screw holding the headlight
unit assembly to the headlight body.
2. Remove the bulb holder cover.
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1. Screw
1. Vis
1. Tornillo
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1. Bulb holder cover
1. Cache de la douille d’ampoule
1. Cubierta del portabombillas

3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to
remove the defective bulb.
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A headlight bulb is hot when it is on and
immediately after it is turned off. Wait for the
bulb to cool before touching or removing it.
You can be burned, or a fire could start if the
bulb touches something flammable.
4. Put a new headlight bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb holder.
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Do not touch the glass part of the headlight
bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the luminosity of
the bulb, and the bulb life will be adversely
affected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and
fingerprints on the headlight bulb using a
cloth moistened with alcohol or thinner.
5. Install the bulb holder cover.
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1. Bulb holder
1. Douille d’ampoule
1. Portabombillas
1. Bulb holder cover 2. Bulb holder
3. Reflector
4. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Cache de la douille d’ampoule 2. Douille d’ampoule
3. Réflecteur
4. Ne pas toucher le verre de l’ampoule.
1. Cubierta del portabombillas 2. Portabombillas
3. Reflector
4. Ne tocar la parte de cristal de la bombilla.
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