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2003-2007 Honda Aquatrax F-12 ARX1200 Service & Repair Manual
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
TNt IWYice manual deaetbs Ihto ~ procedufes lor !he
ARXl200T2 Md ARX 1200N2.
R*Jw !he t.tanenance ScheduIIo (Section .) r.commendalions to
..ure It\a! !he pt<SOnIIl WI1l8";:IlI11. • In peal< optrallng condition.
Pe~iog the fllSl IICheduIed maintenance Is WI)' ImportanL It
a:JmP"II&ate& lot the Initial wear thaI occurs oomlllhe break -In period.
S«tionII " 4 and S IIPPfV 10 me whole pGfSOnal waterer,lt Sttctiofl 3
~tn procedu_ lor .....-.cMIWlstallation 01 componentslhat may be
I1IQUIf8d 10 pertarm MrVice descrtled In the ~ MCtJons.
s.c.ion 61hrough 19 deserIbe pans oIlt1e per$OnIII walercratt, ~
~ to IDeation.
FIf'Id lhIIl*.1ion you want Ot\ this p6g6, then turn 10 the ta~ of contents
on !he first page oIlhe section
Mo~ MCtiof1s SIan with an aasembly Of system IHlJltration, seNicu
InIoImatkln and trouIMshooIlng bI the SIlCIlon. The tubaequen! pages
gIW detdtd procedure.
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• safely Menage. - preoedGd by II safety .len lymboI If; and
one o1lhree signal worm, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
ThetwislgrIal words mean:
You Wlu.. be KILLED Of SERIOUSLY
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL FEATURE
HULUHOOD/BODY PANELS
MAINTENANCE
FLUSHING AND STORAGE
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
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ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
CYLINDER HEADNALVE
ALTERNATORISTARTER CLUTCH
CRANKSHAFTIBALANCER (ARX1200T2)IPISTON
PROPULSION SYSTEM
STEERING/REVERSE SYSTEM
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRIC STARTER
METERISWITCHES
WIRING DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING
INDEX

SYMBOLS
The symbols used throughout this manual show specific service procedures. If supplementary Information is requ ired pertaini ng to
these symbol s, it would be explaIned specifically In the text without the use of the symbols.
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Replace the part(s) with new one(5) before assembly.
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Use the recommended engine oit, unless otherwise specified.
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Use molybdenum oil solution (mixture of engine oil and molybdenum grease in a ratio of 1 : 1) .
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Use multi-purpose grease (lithium based mutti-purpose grease NLGI #2 or equivalent).
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Use water resistant grease #0 (Urea based multi-purpose grease NLGI #0 Of equivalent) Example:
EXCEUTE EPO manufactured by KYODO YUSHI . Japan).
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Use water resistant grease #2 (Urea based multi·purpose grease NLGI #2 or equivalent) Example:
EXCEUTE EP2 manufactured by KYODO YUSHI , Japan).
Use water resistant molybdenum disulfide grease (containing more than 3 "10 molybdenum disulfide, NLGI
...-'i'iiiJI
#2 or equivalent) .
Example: UNIUTE M No.2 manufactured by KYODO YUSHI, Japan
Use molybdenum disulfide grease (containing more than 3"10 molybdenum disulfide, NlGI #2 or
equivalent).
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Example: Molykoteill BR·2 plus manufactured by Dow Corning, U.S.A.
Multi-purpose M·2 manufactured by Mitsubishl Oil, Japan
Use molybdenum disulfide paste (containing more than 40"10 molybdenum disulfide, NlGI #2 or
equivalent).
Example: Molykoteill G-n Paste manufactured by Dow Corning, U.S.A.
.AWl Honda Moly 60 (U.S.A. only)
Rocol ASP manufactured by Rocol Umited, U.K.
Rocol Paste manufactured by Sumico lubricant , Japan
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Use silicone grease.
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Apply a locking agent. Use a medium strength locking agent unless otherwise specified .
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Apply sealant (engine).
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Apply silicone sealant (SHIN-ETSU KE45T or equivalent).

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES ......................................... '-2
MODEL IDENTIFiCATION··· ·· ····················· · '-2
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: ARX'200T2 '-5
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: ARX,200N2 '-6
LUBRICATION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS'-7
FUEL SYSTEM (Programmed Fuel Injection)
SPECiFiCATiONS ··· ·· ··································· '-7
CYLINDER HEADIVALVE
SPECiFiCATIONS ·· ··············· ·· ···· ······· ·· ·· ··· ·· · '-8
ALTERNATOR/STARTER CLUTCH
SPECiFiCATIONS ························· ·· ··· ········· · '-8
CRANKSHAFT/BALANCER (ARX'200T2)/
PISTON SPECIFICATIONS ........................ . '-9
PROPULSION SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS'-'O
BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS ............................... ...... '- '0
IGNITION SYSTEM SPECiFiCATiONS ···· '-'0
ELECTRIC STARTER SPECIFICATIONS ·· '- '0
METER/SWITCHES SPECiFiCATiONS···· '-'0
STANDARD TORQUE VALUES ······· ·· ·· .... ,-"
ENGINE & BODY TORQUE VALUES ... .. . ,-"
LUBRICATION & SEAL POINTS .............. '-'6
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING:
ARX'200T2 ............................................... '-20
CABLE & HARNESS ROUTING:
ARX'200N2 .............................................. '-38
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ............ ' -54
EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION
LABEL .................... · .......... · .. · .... · .... ·· .......... '-55
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICE RULES
1. Use genuine Honda or Honda-recommended parts and lub ricants or their equivalents. Parts that do not meet Honda's
design specifications may cause damage to the watercraft.
2. Use the special tools designed for this product to avoid damage and incorrect assembly.
3. Use only metric tools when servicing the watercraft. Metric bolts, nuts and screws are not interchangeable with English
fasteners.
4. Install new gaskets, O-rings, cotter pins. and lock plates when reassembling.
5. When tightening bolts or nut s, begin with the larger diameter or inner bolt first. Then tighten to the specified torque
diagonally in incremental steps unless 8 particular sequence is specified.
6. Clean parts in cleaning solve nt upon disassembly. lubri cate any slid ing surfaces before reassembly.
7. After reassembly, check all parts for proper installation and operation.
8. Rou te all electrical wires as shown in the Cable and Harness Routing (page 1-20 or 1-38).
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
This manual covers two types of ARX1200 models:
• T2: Turbocharaer model
• N2: Standard (no turbocharger)
Be sure to refer to the procedure that pertains to the appropriate version of the ARX1200.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The engine serial number and hull identification number are used to register the watercraft. They are unique numbers that
distinguish each watercraft from other similar models .
If the watercraft is ever stolen these numbers will help identify it. The owner should keep a record of these numbers in a
place other than the watercraft.
HULL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
OUS-HPS XXXXF1~ O
xxx
ManufaC1urersI.O. Hull Serial
Number
(Model type code)
Month & Year of
Certification
Model Year of
Watercraft
Month code: A '" January, B = February·····L = December
Year of certification: 02 '" 2002, 03= 2003; etc.
The hull ident ification numbers are located on the rear of the hull.
The engine serial number is located on the upper side of the oil tank.
The throttle body identification number is stamped on the lower side
of the throttle body.
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
THROTTLE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The color label is attached on the inside of the fr on t hood. When order-
ing color-coded parts, always specify the designated col or code.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: ARX1200T2
SYSTEM
Overall
Overall height
Dry weight
Rider capacity
I ou t put
Maximum torque
Maximum fuel consumpt ion
Cr uising range at full throttle
Fuel tan k capacity
Fuel tank reserve
type
Cylinder arrangement
Bore and stroke
Displacement
Comp ression ratio
Intake system
Valve train
Intake vaive opens
closes
Exhaust valve ope ns
closes
Lubrication system
Oil pump type
Cool ing system
dry weight
at 1 mm l ift
at 1 mm lift
at 1 mm lift
at 1 mm lift
Impeller rotation (viewed from rear)
Transmission
Steering nozzle angle (horizontal)
Steering nozzle trim angle
Impeller type
Impeller diameter
Minimum water level for jet pump
Bilge pump type
SW03E
mm i
1,154mm (45.4 in)
1,036 mm (40.S i n)
338.4 kg (746.0 lbs)
2 pe", on
at rpm
191.8 N-m (1S.6 kgf.m) at 5,500 rpm
52.4 liters (13.84 US gal, 11.53 Imp gall/ hour
1.2 hour
63 liters (16.6 US gal, 13.Slmp gal)
12.9lilers (3.41 US I I
4 cylinders in-line, l ongitudinal installed
79.0 X 63.0 mm (3.11 X 2.48 in)
1, 235 cm
3
(75.3 cu- in)
8.5: 1
Turbocharged with intercooler
Chain driven, DDHC
10° BTDC
20° ABDC
25° BBDC
5° ATDC
Dry su mp
Trochoid
Water cooled
94.5 kg (208.3 Ibs)
1- 3-4-2
stage, ill
Counterclockwise
Direct drive fr om engine
23"
Upper 0" - Lower 8" (Variable)
Stainless steel, 3-blades
154.6 mrn (6.09 in)
90 cm (35 in)
Automatic siphon type
rru;QFRTCA"L--~~:~~system ;C------------+-;': Electric st~a~rt~e~ '~m ~oITt~o~,di!liU""""""""'''''"'-1
Charging system Triple phase outp ut alterna tor
Regulator/rect ifier SeA shorted, triple phase fu l l-wave rectifica-
tion
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: ARX1200N2
1-6
Overall width
Overall height
Dry weight
Rider capacity
Maximum torque
Maximum fuel consumption
Cruising range at full throttle
Fuel tank capacity
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Cyllncl., arrangement
Bore and stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Intake system
Valve train
Intake valve opens
closes
Exhaust valve opens
closes
lubrication system
Oil pump type
Cooling system
Engine weight
bore
pump
at 1 mm lift
at 1 mm lift
at 1 mm lift
at 1 mm lift
Impeller rotati on (viewed from rearl
Tran smission
Steering noule angle (horizontal)
Steering nozzle trim angle
Impeller type
Impeller diameter
Minimum water level for jet pump
Bilge pump type
i system
Starting system
Charging system
Regu I ato rlrect ifier
mm
1,154mm (45.4 in)
1,036 mm (40.8 in)
324.6 kg (71S.B lbs)
2 person
153.5
'pm
125.5 N·m (12.8 at 7,000 rpm
35 liters (9.2 US gal. 7.7 Imp gal)n-tour
1.8 hour
631;lers (16.6 US
4 cylinders in-line, longitudinal installed
79.0 X 63.0 mm (3.11 X 2. 48 in)
1,235 em] 175.3 cu-in)
11 : 1
Normal aspiration
Chain driven, DOHe
10
0
BTDC
30° ABDC
30° BBDC
10° AIDC
Dry sump
Trochoid
Water cooled
80 kg (176Ibs)
Direct dri ve from engine
23'
Upper 0
0
- Lower eo (Variable)
Stainless steel, 3-blades
154.6 mm (6.09 in)
90 em (35 in)
Automatic type
Electric starter motor
phase outpu t alternator
shorted, triple phase full-wave rectifica-
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A comprehensive repair manual for the 2003-2007 Honda Aquatrax 2-seat personal watercraft is available. This manual covers both turbo and non-turbo models and includes detailed instructions for complete tear down and rebuild, along with pictures and part diagrams, torque specifications, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines. With 458 pages, it provides extensive information for professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
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- Complete tear down and rebuild instructions
- In-depth pictures and part diagrams
- Torque specifications
- Maintenance procedures
- Troubleshooting guidelines