check engine YAMAHA BANSHEE 350 2011 User Guide

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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 transmission 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 re-
move it again to check the oil level.TIP

The transmission oil should be between the tip of
the dipstick and the maximum level mark.
4. If the oil is at or below the tip of the dipstick,
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. Tip of the dipstick
4. Transmission oil filler cap
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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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5. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, add cool-
ant or distilled water to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir cap.
NOTICE:
If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do
not use hard water or salt water since they
are harmful to the engine. If water has
been used instead of coolant, replace it
with coolant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not be pro-
tected against frost and corrosion. If water
has been added to the coolant, have aYamaha dealer check the antifreeze con-
tent of the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
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6. Close the coolant reservoir cover.
7. Install the seat.
TIP

If the engine overheats, see page 8-56 for further
instructions.
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To change the coolantWARNING
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Wait for the engine and radiator to cool before
removing the radiator cap. You could be
burned by hot fluid and steam blown out under
pressure. Always place a thick rag over the cap
when opening. Allow any remaining pressure
to escape before completely removing the cap.
1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Coolant reservoir cap
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Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maximum
level mark):
0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)

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voir to the maximum level mark, and then in-
stall the reservoir cap.
NOTICE:
Mix
antifreeze with distilled water only. Howev-
er, if distilled water is not available, soft
water may be used for refilling. Do not use
hard water or salt water since they are
harmful to the engine.
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11. Pour the recommended coolant into the radia-
tor until it is full.
12. Install the radiator cap, start the engine, let it
idle for several minutes, and then turn it off.
13. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant
level in the radiator. If it is low, add sufficientcoolant until it reaches the top of the radiator,
and then install the radiator cap.
14. Start the engine, and then check for coolant
leakage.
TIP

If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cooling system.
15. Install the radiator cover by installing the
screws.
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Cleaning the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean or, if necessary, replace
the air filter element more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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There is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case. Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze con-
taining corrosion inhibitors for aluminum en-
gines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.28 L (0.30 US qt, 0.25 Imp.qt)

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8. Check the sponge material and replace it if
damaged.
9. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual-
ity foam air filter oil to the sponge material.
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The sponge material should be wet but not drip-
ping.
10. Pull the sponge material over the air filter ele-
ment frame, and then install the lock plate by
turning it.
11. Insert the air filter element into the air filter
case, and then install the air filter case cover
by hooking the holders onto the air filter case.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the air filter ele-ment is properly seated in the air filter
case. Never operate the engine with the air
filter element removed. This will allow un-
filtered air to enter the engine, causing rap-
id engine wear and possible engine
damage. Additionally, operation without
the air filter element will affect carburetor
jetting with subsequent poor performance
and possible engine overheating.
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12. Install the seat.
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The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
1. Air filter element
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40 hours. It should be cleaned and lubricated more
often if the ATV is operated in extremely dusty ar-
eas. Each time the air filter element maintenance
is performed, check the air inlet of the air filter case
for obstructions. Check the air filter case rubber
joint to the carburetor fittings and the rubber joint
manifold fittings for an air-tight seal. Tighten all fit-
tings securely to avoid the possibility of unfiltered
air entering the engine.
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Cleaning the spark arrester
Be sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are cool be-
fore cleaning the spark arrester.
1. Remove the screws.2. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out of the
muffler.
3. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire
brush to remove any carbon deposits from the
spark arrester portion of the tailpipe and inside
of the tailpipe housing.
1. Screw
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5. Move the throttle lever a few times and re-
check the position.
6. Install the fuel tank, side cover, radiator cover
and air filter case cover.
7. Connect the fuel hose to the fuel cock.
8. Install the seat.
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Adjusting the engine idling speed
The engine idling speed must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica-tion chart.
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A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this
adjustment.

The carburetor synchronization and the throttle
cable free play must be checked, and adjusted if
necessary, before adjusting the engine idling
speed.
1. Start the engine and warm it up.
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The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the
throttle.
2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
3. Turn in both pilot air screws until they lightly
seat.
4. Turn out both pilot air screws to specification.
(See the “Changing the carburetor settings”
section on the page 8-23.)
1. Adjusting nut
2. Locknut
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5. Remove the seat. (See page 4-11.)
6. Check the engine idling speed and, if neces-
sary, adjust it to specification by turning the
throttle stop screws at the carburetors. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn the throt-
tle stop screws in direction (a), and to
decrease it, turn the screws in direction (b).NOTICE
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The throttle stop screws were preset at the
factory. When adjusting the idling speed,
turn both throttle stop screws the same
amount, otherwise the carburetor synchroni-
zation will be incorrect.

Adjusting the pilot air screws and the idling
speed are separate procedures, but they
must be adjusted at the same time to achieve
1. Pilot air screw
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1. Throttle stop screw
Engine idling speed:
1450–1550 r/min
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optimum engine performance.
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If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as
described above, have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment.
7. Install the seat.
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Adjusting the throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The throttle lever free play should measure
4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) as shown. Periodically
check the throttle lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
TIP

The engine idling speed must be checked, and ad-
justed if necessary, before adjusting the throttle le-
ver free play.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
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Brakes
Replacement of brake components requires pro-
fessional knowledge. Brake service should be per-
formed by a Yamaha dealer.
1. Rubber cover
2. Throttle lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Throttle lever free play
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3. Loosen the locknut on each side of the swing-
arm. To tighten the drive chain, turn the ad-
justing bolts in direction (a). To loosen the
drive chain, turn the adjusting bolts in direction
(b) and push the wheels forward. Turn each
adjusting bolt exactly the same amount to
maintain correct axle alignment.
NOTICE:
Im-
proper drive chain slack will overload the
engine as well as other vital parts of the
ATV and can lead to drive chain slippage
or breakage. To prevent this from occur-
ring, keep the drive chain slack within thespecified limits.
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There are alignment marks on each side of the
swingarm and on the wheel hubs. Use them to
check for proper wheel axle alignment.
4. Tighten the locknuts and the axle holding nuts
to the specified torques.
1. Axle holding nut (upper)
2. Axle holding nut (lower)
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1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Alignment marks
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(b)