Riding a jet ski in the summer can be a very pleasant experience. To ensure that next summer will be as enjoyable as the one you just had, you need to store your jet skis properly for the winter. Otherwise, your jet ski could be damaged and/or won't start. Prepare your jet ski for winter storage by drying it, cleaning it, filling it with petrol, lubricating it and storing it properly.
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Part 1 of 3: Drying the Jet Ski
Step 1. Remove your jet ski from the water
When you're done riding your last jet ski of the summer, get your jet ski out of the water immediately. Connect the jet ski tow to the back of your vehicle, then slowly back the vehicle until most of the jet ski trailer is submerged in the water. Then, get on the jet ski, ride the jet ski until it is above the prepared jet ski puller, then hook the jet ski to the device. Get back in the vehicle and start slowly to move the jet ski out of the water safely.
If possible, invite one of your friends to help with this process, so that one person can drive the vehicle and the other person can ride the jet ski
Step 2. Position the jet ski to dry
The back of the jet ski must be lower than the front in order to dry properly and properly. Tighten your jet ski strap to the puller so that the back is lower than the front.
Step 3. Move the throttle lever back and forth to drain the water from the jet ski
Start the jet ski engine then move the throttle lever quickly back and forth. Do this step with 30 second breaks to prevent overheating of the jet ski. Keep repeating this process until no more water comes out of the jet ski.
Step 4. Mix water and liquid antifreeze in a bucket
Antifreeze liquid will prevent freezing in the exhaust system while the jet ski is being stored. Mix 3.8 liters of antifreeze and 3.8 liters of water into an 18.9 liter bucket.
Step 5. Pour the mixture into the exhaust system
Take a hose or water pump, connect one end to the drain and the other end into the antifreeze mixture. Start the engine, then after all the liquid mixture into the drain, immediately turn off the engine.
Part 2 of 3: Cleaning, Refueling and Lubricating the Jet Ski
Step 1. Wash the exterior with car soap
Fill a bucket with warm water and add a few drops of car soap. Dip a scuff-resistant cloth in the soapy water and wipe the exterior of the jet ski with the cloth. Pay particular attention to the bottom of the jet ski where algae and mud often accumulate.
Do not use dish soap or hand soap
Step 2. Rinse and dry the jet ski
Rinse all parts of the jet ski with clean water. You can do this with the help of a hose or by filling a bucket full of water and pouring it directly onto the jet ski. After that, let the jet ski dry by itself.
If you want, you can use car wax to make your jet ski more shiny
Step 3. Add stabilizer to the jet ski fuel tank
Take a bottle of fuel stabilizer and add it to the jet ski fuel tank according to the instructions on the bottle.. This will prevent the gasoline from being contaminated and will also prevent the build-up of residue in the carburetor, fuel injection system and fuel lines.
Step 4. Fill gas until full
After adding the fuel additives to the tank, fill your fuel tank to the brim with high-octane gasoline. This will prevent condensation from forming in the fuel tank.
Step 5. Lubricate the moving parts of the jet ski
Spray lubricant on the frequently rotating parts of the jet ski. Some of these components include the steering axis of rotation, reverse mechanism and braking mechanism.
It is also a good idea to spray the engine and electrical components with lubricant to remove any residual water
Part 3 of 3: Saving the Jet Ski
Step 1. Remove the battery
Over time, the battery on the jet ski will lose its power, so it is very important to remove the battery from your jet ski and then charge it while the jet ski is stored.. First of all, disconnect the negative terminal and then disconnect the positive terminal.
Step 2. Charge the battery
Connect the battery to the automatic charger. Be sure to do this in a safe place away from flammable items. Also make sure to charge the battery in a location where the room temperature will not drop to freezing temperatures.
Step 3. Store your jet ski in a secure garage
Jet skis that sit on top of a jet ski trailer are ideally stored in a garage, but you can also store them in a shed, or outdoors. Remove the tire from the jet ski puller or place a block of wood underneath to prevent it from rotting and rusting.
Always remember to store your jet ski away from any flammable material, as a lot of gasoline is stored in it
Step 4. Cover the jet ski
Cover your jet ski with a tarp or jet ski cover to keep it protected. And also plug the drain and air ducts with thick cloth to prevent rodents from getting into the jet ski.
If you can store your jet ski in a shed, in a hut or outdoors, it is very important to protect your jet ski a little further. That is by covering it again with an additional tarpaulin or ski jack cover
Tips
This is the perfect time to make the necessary repairs to your jet ski. Use this time to repair any cracks or scuffs you notice before the jet ski is covered with a tarp and stored for the winter
Warning
- Never run the jet ski engine for more than 30 seconds while out in the water
- Never store jet skis in the house. Stored jet skis have a risk of releasing gasoline vapors that are in the jet ski tank.
