Yamaha BANSHEE YFZ350M 1999 User manual

w This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
OWNER’S MANUAL
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YFZ350M
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFZ350. It represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting
racing machines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high
degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and opera-
tion of this machine. This manual includes important safety information. It provides infor-
mation about special techniques and skills necessary to ride your machine. It also includes
basic maintenance and inspection procedures. If you have any questions regarding the
operation or maintenance of your machine, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
8READ THIS MANUAL TOGETHER WITH TIPS FOR THE ATV RIDER CAREFULLY AND
COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
8PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE MACHINE.
8NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION. FREE
TRAINING IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE WHO BUYS A NEW ATV. CALL 1-800-447-4700
FOR MORE INFORMATION.
8THIS ATV, AND ANY OTHER ATV OVER 90cc, SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANYONE
UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE.
8THIS ATV IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE ATV FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY, FOR SPORT TYPE
RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE USE BY EXPERIENCED OPERATORS.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following nota-
tions:
QThe Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
wFailure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or
death to the machine operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or
repairing the machine.
cCA CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the machine.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This machine is designed and manufactured for OFF-ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe
to operate this machine on any public street, road or highway.
This machine complies with all applicable OFF-ROAD noise level and spark arrester laws
and regulations in effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this machine.
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YFZ350M
OWNER’S MANUAL
©1999 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, March 1999
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use without the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A. is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan
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