checking oil YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2010 Owners Manual

Accessories and loading ........................... 6-6
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV.............. 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT ............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............ 7-8
TURNING YOUR ATV ............................. 7-11
CLIMBING UPHILL .................................. 7-12
RIDING DOWNHILL................................. 7-15
CROSSING A SLOPE.............................. 7-16
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER .................................................. 7-17
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN .......... 7-18
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ........................ 7-19
WHAT TO DO IF... ................................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO... ....................................... 7-20
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ...................... 8-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .......................... 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 8-5
Checking the spark plugs .......................... 8-9
Transmission oil ...................................... 8-10
Coolant .................................................... 8-13
Cleaning the air filter element ................. 8-18Cleaning the spark arrester ..................... 8-21
Changing the carburetor settings ............. 8-23
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-31
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ........ 8-33
Brakes ...................................................... 8-33
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ....................................................... 8-34
Checking the brake fluid level .................. 8-35
Changing the brake fluid .......................... 8-37
Checking the front brake lever free
play ........................................................ 8-37
Checking the brake pedal position ........... 8-37
Adjusting the parking brake free play ...... 8-38
Brake light switches ................................. 8-40
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .......... 8-41
Drive chain slack ...................................... 8-41
Lubricating the drive chain ....................... 8-43
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-44
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-44
Checking the shift pedal .......................... 8-45
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-45
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-45
Lubricating the rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm pivoting
points ..................................................... 8-45
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..................................................... 8-46
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crankcase.
7. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several
minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil
is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
8. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil lev-
el and correct it if necessary.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked before each
ride. In addition, the coolant must be changed at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
TIP

The coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
2. Check the coolant level in the coolant reser-
voir.
TIP

The coolant should be between the minimum and
maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below the minimum level
mark, remove the seat. (See page 4-11.)
4. Open the coolant reservoir cover.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction
and lead to poor braking performance.

Be careful that water does not enter the brake
fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may
result in vapor lock.

Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid imme-
diately.

As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake
fluid level to gradually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylinders and cali-
pers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the in-
tervals listed below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.

Oil seals: Replace every two years.

Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
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Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
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Checking the brake pedal position
The brake pedal position must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
1. No free play
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2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a
special O-ring chain lubricant.
NOTICE:
Do
not use engine oil or any other lubricants
for the drive chain, as they may contain
substances that could damage the O-
rings.
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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
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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
restrict the operation of controls and lead to
an accident or injury.

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 acci-
dent or collision.
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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.
1. O-ring
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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INDEX
A
Accessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-18
B
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-44
Brake fluid, changing.................................................... 8-37
Brake fluid level, checking............................................ 8-35
Brake lever ..................................................................... 4-4
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-37
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-40
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-34
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-5
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-45
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-37
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-33
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-44
Carburetor settings, changing ...................................... 8-23
Chassis fasteners........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-41
Coolant ................................................................. 5-3
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8-13
D
Drive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-43
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-41
E
Engine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-31
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............................................ 8-49
Headlight bulb, replacing.............................................. 8-47
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Identification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-7
K
Key identification number ............................................. 11-1
Kickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7
L
Label locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-2
M
Main switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
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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.................................8-38
Parking on a slope ..........................................................6-6
Part locations ..................................................................3-1
R
Riding your ATV ..............................................................7-1
S
Safety information ...........................................................2-1
Seat...............................................................................4-11
Shifting ............................................................................6-2
Shift pedal .......................................................................4-7
Shift pedal, checking .....................................................8-45
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front ...........4-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear ...............4-13
Spark arrester, cleaning ................................................8-21
Spark plugs, checking .....................................................8-9
Specifications ................................................................10-1
Speed limiter ...................................................................4-3
Starter (choke) ..............................................................4-11
Storage ...........................................................................9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ..........................................................................8-46
Suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting
points, lubricating the rear ..........................................8-45
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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..................................... 8-50
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-33
Throttle lever ...........................................................4-2
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5-4
Throttle OverRide System.............................................. 4-3
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Transmission oil ....................................................5-3
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8-10
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-52
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-54
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Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1
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Wheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-45
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-52
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-51
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