recommended oil YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2010 Owners Manual

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always
follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING

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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected
by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Fuel


Check fuel level in fuel tank, and add recommended fuel if neces-
sary.

Check fuel line for leakage. Correct if necessary.4-8, 5-3
Transmission oil

Check oil level in transmission case, and add recommended oil to
specified level if necessary.

Check ATV for oil leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-10
Coolant

Check coolant level in reservoir, and add recommended coolant to
specified level if necessary.

Check cooling system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-13
Front brake

Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed
hydraulic system.

Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.

Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.

Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-34, 8-35, 8-37
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Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil mixing
ratio
If Yamalube “R” oil is not available, select an oil
from the following list.
NOTICE

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Never mix two types of 2-stroke engine oil in
the same batch. Always use the same type of
oil to ensure maximum engine performance.
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Transmission oil
Make sure that the transmission oil is at the speci-
fied level. Add oil as necessary. (See page 8-10.)
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Coolant
Make sure that the coolant is at the specified level.
Add coolant as necessary. (See page 8-13.)
TIP

The coolant level must be checked on a cold en-
gine since the level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
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Front and rear brakes
Brake lever and brake pedal

Check that there is no free play in the brake le-
ver. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system.

Check for correct brake pedal height. (See
page 8-37.) If the pedal height is incorrect, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.

Check the operation of the lever and pedal. They
should move smoothly and there should be a
firm feeling when the brakes are applied. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary. Recommended 2-stroke engine oil:
Yamalube “R” (Yamalube Racing 2-cycle oil)
Mixing ratio:
24:1
Recommended 2-stroke engine oil Mixing ratio

Castrol R30
20:1 Castrol A545
Castrol A747
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fore each ride. In addition, the transmission oil
must be changed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the transmission oil level
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, remove
the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick off with a
clean rag, insert it back into the oil filler hole
(without screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.TIP

The transmission oil should be between the mini-
mum and maximum level marks.
4. If the oil is at or below the minimum level mark,
add sufficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Transmission oil filler cap
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To change the transmission oil
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Place an oil pan under the transmission case
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and the drain bolt to
drain the oil from the transmission case.
5. Install the drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.6. Refill with the specified amount of the recom-
mended transmission oil, and then install and
tighten the oil filler cap.TIP

Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the
engine and exhaust system have cooled down.NOTICE

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In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the
transmission oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD” or
oils of a higher quality than specified. In ad-
dition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.

Make sure that no foreign material enters the
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
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Tightening torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended transmission oil:
See page 10-1.
Oil quantity:
1.5 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
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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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Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT851B
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT20 x 10-9
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/KT877A
Loading:
Maximum loading limit:
100.0 kg (220 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):
Recommended:
Front:
30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm
2

, 4.4 psi)
Rear:
30.0 kPa (0.300 kgf/cm
2

, 4.4 psi)
Minimum:
Front:
27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm
2

, 3.9 psi)
Rear:
27.0 kPa (0.270 kgf/cm
2

, 3.9 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
10 x 6.0AT
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
9 x 8.5AT
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
230 mm (9.1 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
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