1995–2004 Kawasaki 900 ZXi / 750 ZXi Jet Ski Service & Repair Manual (P/N 99924-1188-01)
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Kawasaki Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: 900 ZXi (JH900-A1), Kawasaki 750 ZXi (JH750-C1)
Sub-models / Variants: 2-stroke, 3-cylinder, 2-stroke, vertical twin
Model Years: 1995–2004 (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
Beginning Hull No. (900 ZXi / JH900-A1): KAW40001□595 or JH900A-600001
Beginning Hull No. (750 ZXi / JH750-C1): KAW20001□495 or JH750C-600001
□ = variable digit in the hull number.
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Engine type (900 ZXi): 3-cylinder, 2-stroke, crankcase reed valve
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Engine type (750 ZXi): Vertical twin, 2-stroke, crankcase reed valve
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Displacement (900 ZXi): 891 mL
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Displacement (750 ZXi): 743 mL
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Max Power (900 ZXi): 73.5 kW (100 PS) @ 6,750 r/min
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Max Power (750 ZXi): 62.5 kW (85 PS) @ 7,000 r/min (US and Canadian models); 60.3 kW (82 PS) @ 7,000 r/min (other markets)
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Bore and Stroke (750 ZXi): 80.0 × 74.0 mm
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Compression ratio (900 ZXi): 5.5:1
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Compression ratio (750 ZXi): 7.2:1
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Fuel tank capacity: 43 L (including 7 L reserve)
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Carburetor (900 ZXi): Keihin CDK38-29 × 3
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Carburetor (750 ZXi): Keihin CDK40-31 × 2
Kawasaki Manual Features & Content Preview
This Kawasaki Service Manual covers the 1995–2004 900 ZXi (JH900-A1) and 750 ZXi (JH750-C1), with separate information for the three-cylinder and vertical-twin two-stroke engines. It is the 1995 first edition, P/N 99924-1188-01.
Text search, navigation, and wiring detail: OCR text search is available, though recognition errors affect some words and diagram labels. Embedded bookmarks link to chapters and selected procedures. Small wiring labels require zooming, and some tightly packed wire codes remain indistinct.
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Engine repair: Engine removal and installation, top-end disassembly, crankcase splitting, compression testing, and cylinder, piston, connecting-rod, and crankshaft inspection.
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Keihin carburetors: Model-specific synchronization, mixture adjustment, float-arm inspection, carburetor disassembly and assembly, plus reed-valve and flame-arrester service.
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Oil injection: Early- and late-model oil-pump bleeding procedures, pump-output testing, oil-hose connections, and oil-tank removal and cleaning.
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Jet pump and drive: Pump overhaul, impeller inspection and clearance checks, drive-shaft holder repair, bearing and seal installation, and coupling alignment.
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Steering and electric trim: Steering-nozzle centering, cable adjustment and replacement, trim motor box service, motor testing, and trim-angle sensor checks.
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Electrical diagnosis: Separate model wiring diagrams, ignition and charging tests, starter-motor repair, sensor checks, and an electric trim troubleshooting guide.
Written primarily for trained mechanics in a properly equipped shop, the manual also supports basic owner maintenance and repair where mechanical knowledge, proper tool use, and workshop procedures are understood.
Engine Repair and Inspection
The top-end sections provide cylinder-head flatness checks, piston and ring inspection, and boring and honing guidance. Bottom-end coverage includes magneto flywheel and stator removal, crankcase assembly, crankshaft runout, and connecting-rod clearance checks. The water drain valve procedures apply to the JH750C.
Crankshaft assembly dimensions are included, but crankshaft disassembly is outside the manual's scope; rebuilding requires a properly equipped shop. Component-specific torque tables and exploded assembly views identify fastener, sealant, and lubrication requirements.
Keihin Carburetors and Oil Injection
The fuel sections distinguish the three CDK38-29 carburetors with 33 mm venturis from the two CDK40-31 units with 35 mm venturis. Synchronization procedures differ between the two configurations, and high-altitude mixture guidance accompanies the standard adjustment information.
Fuel System Diagrams and Cable, Wire and Hose Routing views show fuel, pulse, and oil-line connections. Fuel-pump removal and replacement are covered; internal fuel-pump disassembly is expressly excluded.
Oil-pump instructions distinguish the early capped bleed fitting from the later fitting with a bleed screw. Separate output specifications support pump-performance checks for each engine.
Jet Pump, Drive Shaft, and Steering
Pump service covers bearings, grease seals, shaft O-rings, and impeller condition. Impeller-to-case clearance checks help assess pump-case and impeller wear. Listed tools include Impeller Wrench 57001-1228 and Impeller Holder 57001-1393.
Drive-system procedures cover shaft runout and coupling-damper inspection as well as holder installation. Steering coverage extends to handlebar, shaft, and bushing service, with separate steering and trim cable adjustments.
Electrical Diagnosis and Trim Control
Charging and ignition sections cover the exciter and pickup coils, regulator/rectifier service, and CDI igniter testing. Model-specific CDI Igniter Internal Resistance charts accompany the wiring diagrams; the Battery Standard Charge Time Chart supports battery servicing.
The Electric Trim Nozzle Troubleshooting Guide connects a nonmoving nozzle with power-supply, switch, controller, motor, and sensor checks. That gives a technician a way to narrow the fault before replacing the trim motor box.
CDI testing specifies Kawasaki Hand Tester 57001-983. The manual warns that a megger or a meter with a large-capacity battery can damage the igniter.
Cooling, Exhaust, and Seasonal Maintenance
Expansion chamber and exhaust-manifold service accompany water box muffler inspection. Cooling and bilge sections cover hose inspection, breather and filter cleaning, and flushing after saltwater use. The flushing cautions address water backing through the exhaust into the engine and causing internal damage.
The Periodic Maintenance Chart covers scheduled service, including spark plugs and cable lubrication. Storage procedures address winterization and return-to-service checks; hull coverage includes fittings, bumpers, engine-hood components, and hull replacement.
Fuel-system and ignition work involve flammable gasoline and high voltage; follow the manual's safety precautions.
Printable English PDF and Page Breakdown
Supplied as one printable, English-language 216-page PDF: 215 manual pages, including the original covers and eight blank separator pages, plus one additional cover page. All of these pages are already included in the total.
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