Yamaha BANSHEE YFZ350R User manual

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN
2002·3–1.5×1!
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
OWNER’S MANUAL
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YFZ350R
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
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Improper ATV use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
qWARNING
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED
HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR
NEVER USE
ON PUBLIC
ROADS
NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
NEVER USE
WITH DRUGS
OR ALCOHOL
NEVER operate:
9without proper training or instruction.
9at speeds too fast for your skills or the
conditions.
9 on public roads - a collision can occur with
another vehicle.
9with a passenger - passengers affect
balance and steering and increase risk
of losing control.
ALWAYS:
9use proper riding techniques to avoid
vehicle overturns on hills and rough
terrain and in turns.
9avoid paved surfaces - pavement may
seriously affect handling and control.
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LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
(For replacement manual, call 1-800-532-1558)

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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 crafts-
manship 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 operation of this
machine. This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about
special techniques and skills necessary to ride your machine. It also includes basic main-
tenance 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 1-800-887-2887 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 notations:
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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YFZ350R
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st edition, March 2002
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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