How To Winterize Your Jet Ski
Well it's that time of year again and it's time to do a little maintenance on the
ol' jet ski so she's ready to hit the water in tip top shape next year and it's time to start riding again.
Follow a few simple steps in winterizing your jet ski and you will be able to hit the water faster while your friends are flailing around for parts, oil & gas you can spray them and laugh. Sounds like fun to me. So here are a few tips to protect your jet ski, get started faster when the time comes and possible save a little cash in the process. There are a few ways to do these steps just make sure you do them don't get caught up in the order too much just make sure you read your owners manual before you start.
Step 1.
Drain the engine of excess water
If you're like most place you may get a bit of an indian summer and get to go for a few more rides before the winter sets in. Just make sure you start preparing for the off-season when you are sure you're not going to be riding anymore. You will want to get a jump on getting ready to store your personal watercraft for the off-season as soon as you can, by that I mean right out of the water for the last ride of the season drain the water from the engine right there on the loading dock no need to delay.
Start the engine a few times letting it run for no more than 30 seconds to prevent the engine from overheating. While the engine is running, turn the handle back and forth. This drains any excess water out of the engine.
Step 2.
Clean That Bad Boy Up Already
You do want the jet ski to look great the first time you take it out for a spin don't you? Take extra care to thoroughly clean you jet ski before putting it away for the season.
Wash down the exterior of the craft. You can just use the same soap you would use to wash your car. Make sure and get all the build-up from the season off, waiting would just make it that much harder. This should go without saying make sure it's completely dry.
Get ready to do a karate kid impression cause it's time to put on a coat of wax. No need to go overboard or anything just a light coat will do. When you're done waxing on and off grab some multi-purpose lube and coat any metal surfaces.
Step 3
Go Ahead and Gas Her Up
I know this sounds a bit backward but get you're credit card out and top the tank off. This will prevent an condensation from building up during the storing period. Make sure to add some gas stabilizer to prevent the gas from thickening. This is an important step so don't forget to add your stabilizer.
Start up the engine for a few short burst so the stabilizer can get through the carburetors and drain any excess water you missed at the dock. Now don't be stupid an store a full gas tank next to your grill or anything. Remember flame+gas=bad news.
Step 4
Oil Her Down
Okay so maybe it's not as sexy as it sounds. Spray some fogging oil through the carburetors and spark plug cylinders. Take off the air cleaning and spray the oil right into the carburetor, it's easy and only takes a second.
Now start the engine and spray the oil into the the carburetor while it's running and replace the air cleaners some some nice fresh ones please.
Take out the spark plugs and spray some oil down into the holes. Clean any oil the you've been sloppy with and replace the spark plugs.
Step 5
Remove The Battery Silly
Remove the battery by first disconnecting the negative terminal followed by the positive terminal. Store you battery in a shed or your garage, just make sure you keep it away from where you live since they can be quite toxic at times. If the battery is old you may think about recycling it and just getting a new one next season.
Attach the battery to a trickle charger and remember to check the battery water level every month throughout the storage period.
Step 6
Store The Old Girl
This sounds like putting your in-laws in the quest house I know but trust me this is the best part because your almost done!
Remember what I said earlier, flame+gas=bad news, so just think about where you are going to store the jet ski. Make sure it's in a level spot and off the ground. If you are storing your personal watercraft on the trailer take the tires off the prevent flats and corrosion. Use the cinder blocks out by the shed that your wife thought you would never use.
Once the old girl is in place, unlatch the seat of the jet ski to allow air to circulate through and prevent any moisture from being trapped underneath. Go the kitchen grab a piece of steel wool or a rag and put it inside the exhaust to prevent any animals or bugs from nesting there.
Almost done, just do one more thing, place your cover over your jet ski to keep it clean and protected while it's being stored.
Now if you followed these easy winterizing instructions your jet ski will last longer and you can spray your friends while they are still messing around on the dock enjoy next season.
by: Drew Barnes
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