1998-2004 Yamaha Waverunner XL760, XL1200 Service Manual

Technical reference for XL760 and XL1200 Waverunner models. Documents engine unit, fuel system, electrical components, and more. PN LIT-18616-01-88.

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Document Details

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Document Number / Seller:
24481 / Betty Wilson
File Size:
7.04 MB
File Type:
ZIP
Language:
English, French, German, Spanish
Pages:
Yamaha XL700 manual: 122 , Yamaha XL760/1200: 193
Printable:
Yes
Category:
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Last updated / verified
May 5, 2025

Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications

Yamaha XL760, XL1200 (LIT-18616-01-88) – 1998-2004

Service Manual | PWC Portfolio.

  • Nominal Thermal Envelope: 25 Nm (2.5 m•kg, 18 ft•lb) is configured at the cylinder head bolt tightening torque.
  • Principal RPM Specs: For optimal operation, 1300±50 r/min produces the maximum specified engine speed.
  • Rated Physical Specs: The hull width maintains 1,250 mm (49.2 in) as the standard hull width.
  • Technical Coupling Torques: For efficient operation, 6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb) is established at the exhaust chamber connection torque.
  • Standard System Fill: The carburetor requires 1 1/4 turns out as the standard low-speed screw setting.
  • Design Cooling Specs: Cooling specification requires 27 ± 0.1 mm (1.06 in) as the impeller clearance limit.

Professional Workshop Service Manual & Technical Specifications

Consolidated Troubleshooting Factory Manual: Personal Watercraft (PWC) Yamaha XL760, XL1200 Waverunner Watercraft service manual (1998-2004) Parts-Reference

Diagnostic-Area: LIT-18616-01-88 // Procedure-Type: Watercraft / PWC Logic // Diagnostic-Area: Maintenance and repair procedures.

Specification Rating Calibration-Standards
Engine Unit Removal 19 Nm (1.7 m•kg, 12 ft•lb) 50 Nm (5.1 m•kg, 37 ft•lb)
Reed Valve Inspection Wear/damage → Replace Out of specification → Replace
Exhaust Ring Installation 40 Nm (4.0 m•kg, 29 ft•lb) 22 Nm (2.2 m•kg, 16 ft•lb)
Piston Side Clearance 0.02 ~ 0.07 mm (0.001 ~ 0.003 in) 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Electrical System Wiring 37 wires 25 wires
Fuel Pump Bolt Torque 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb) 5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)

Service procedures are grouped by:

General Information

This section details identification numbers, special tools, measuring, and removal/installation procedures.

Specifications

Covers general and maintenance specifications for the engine, jet unit, and electrical system, including tightening torques and line routing.

Periodic Inspection and Adjustment

Includes maintenance interval charts and periodic service procedures for the fuel system, including adjustments for trolling speed and carburetors.

Fuel System

Details fuel line, carburetor removal, and carburetor service points, along with procedures for fuel pumps and oil lines.

Power Unit

Contains procedures for engine unit removal, reed valve, exhaust system components, cylinder head, cylinder, and piston, including detailed inspection points.

Completely requiring detailed procedures and diagrams for all major systems, this manual ensures proper operation. The document includes coverage of various components to ensure consistent maintenance and performance.

This manual documents torque specifications for various components to ensure proper flange face sealing.

FAQ

Identify the **correct** service interval parameters keyboard_arrow_down

12 months or 200 hours is the recommended interval for periodic service, as outlined in the Maintenance Interval Chart.

What procedures **documented** system architecture keyboard_arrow_down

100 hours of operation are specified for checking the impeller and drive shaft, which are key components of the system architecture.

Determine the **precise** tool requirements keyboard_arrow_down

A spark gap tester (YM-34487/90890-06754) is required to determine the precise spark plug gap, specified as 9 mm (0.35 in).

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