check oil YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2009 User Guide

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NOTICE

ECB00580
Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain sub-
stances that could damage the O-rings.
EBU24900
Checking and lubricating the cables
The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
WARNING

EWB02130
Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the cable
sheaths become damaged, and cables can
also become frayed or kinked, which could re-
strict the operation of controls and lead to an
accident or injury.
EBU24922
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers
The operation of the brake and clutch levers
should be checked before each ride, and the lever
pivots should be lubricated if necessary.
EBUM0170
Checking the shift pedal
The operation of the shift pedal should be checked
before each ride. If operation is not smooth, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EBU24941
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal
The operation of the brake pedal should be
checked before each ride, and the pedal pivot
should be lubricated if necessary. Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease

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with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from the
spark plugs, and then install the spark
plugs and the spark plug caps.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative-
ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
TIP

Make any necessary repairs before storing the
ATV.

INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-17
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-43
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-35
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-33
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-5
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-35
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-38
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-32
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-43
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-36
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-43
Carburetor settings, changing ...................................... 8-22
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-7
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-39
Coolant ................................................................. 5-3
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Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-42Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-40
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-30
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2
F
Fuel ................................................................................ 4-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing ratio ....................... 5-3
Fuel cock ........................................................................ 4-9
Fuel tank cap.................................................................. 4-7
H
Handlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting............................................ 8-48
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-45
I
Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
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Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
Kickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7
L
Label locations ............................................................... 2-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2

M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2
O
Owner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-1
P
Parking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-37
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1
Pre-operation check list.................................................. 5-1
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Riding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1
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Safety information .......................................................... 1-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-11
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-43
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front .......... 4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear .............. 4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-21
Spark plugs, checking .................................................... 8-8
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-3
Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-10
Steering shaft, lubricating............................................. 8-45
Storage........................................................................... 9-2Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots.......................................................................... 8-45
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear.......................................... 8-44
T
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-49
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-32
Throttle lever .......................................................... 4-2
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Throttle OverRide System .............................................. 4-3
Tire pressure, measuring ............................................... 5-6
Tires ............................................................................... 5-5
Tire wear limit ................................................................. 5-6
Transmission oil ................................................... 5-3
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Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-51
Troubleshooting charts................................................. 8-52
V
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
W
Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-44
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-50
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-49