Great video! Note dielectric grease is actually an insulator! (typically used on the ceramic neck of a spark plug). Best way to apply it on battery leads is to sand and clean first, bolt the lead and wires together for maximum connectivity - then cover the leads with grease to prevent water/humidity etc from effecting the posts.
I can't wait for warm weather! Also haven't done a single thing to my ski since I purchased it new, just let it sit all winter.... It always starts come summer though!
Ha! I weigh nothing, always cold unless the water is 85+. I've been out a few times over the past month though, water temp is 72 degrees.... I'm a baby
Very good point Nick, thanks. The reason we don't recheck after starting the engine, is that using our "How to Winterize" process, the oil level is confirmed before winterizing. The check we perform is just to ensure that we put oil in at the end of the riding season (and that it didn't leak out into the hull over the winter).
Nice video mate! be carefull to hit your throttle after first start up, the valves dont like that. every summer i put some extra oil in the sparkplug holes and than let it run on its own for 30 minutes. i olso remove the flexi exhaust part during winter time, and extra oil the engine, so the water still in the exhaust get no chance on my valves!
When it’s on sale, I often use boat shampoo. When I’m out of that, normally I just use some good quality automobile soap. Do not use dish soap! Regular waxing also does wonders. Also, check out PWC Journal’s recent RU-vid discussion about using a cover on your ski when it’s in motion. Good luck.
@@3ftDeepChannel Thank you for the Quick reply, I’m just starting to take mine out of the garage for summer. Paint is in good condition, I was thinking of tossing on some wax but there is so many options for Meguiars. Do you know of any specific quick ones I can apply as a protective shield for a 4 month summer?
I normally use their premium wax for automobiles once a year, and then some quick Wax after every second or third ride. It’s very important to wash the outside thoroughly, but also rinse the inside if you are in salt water or brackish water.
@@3ftDeepChannel Sounds good I am going to grab some from the store today. Here in Michigan all we have is freshwater so I dont have to worry to much about brackish or salt thank god lol
I have (2) 2012 Seadoo GTI 130'S. I live in the south Louisiana it does not get below 30 degrees. I do not winterize... I start my ski's about once a month, run them with a hose water for 5 mins. Is there any suggestions on what I can do differently???
Yes. Five minutes is too hard on the carbon ring. You shouldn’t run it any longer than two minutes, even on a hose. Winter is really just an excuse to do regular maintenance on your machine, including changing the oil, filter, plugs, etc. Washing it is not just for keeping it clean, but is also a way to discover damage to the hull, etc. Fogging the engine is much better for it than starting it up once a month. So, what I’m trying to say is although it’s a bit of work, it’s a great idea to do most if not all of the procedures for winterizing. You don’t have to do it all in one day. You can spread it out over days or weeks. Good luck, and thanks for your comment.
Hi, what is the year of your gtr 215? I own one, year 2012, and it doesnt come with engine cover :( Could you say the part number of the engine cover? Thanks!!!
Yes, I forgot about that. I had to buy one from a dealer. As all the 1503 Rotax Engines had the same valve cover, any of them will fit. I suggest you order one through your dealer or Partzilla.com. Good luck.
Hello 3ftdeep! My GTX300 now has 18 hours on the clock. Do you guys recommend to bring him to the dealer at the end of the season or change the spark plug / oil / ?? / by my self or is it not necessary with these ours? I never used it on salt water. My local dealer charges more than $ 300 for winterize... Thank you, Leon
Even if you don't have many hours on your machine, we suggest winterizing or preparing for storage at least once a year by changing the oil and spark plugs. You can do it yourself, you don't need to go to the dealership if you follow the steps in our video. Good luck!
The principles are the same. I’d download a copy of the Owner’s Manual for your machine and use that as a starting point. If you can get a copy of the Service Manual, even better. Good luck.
I have seen some videos where the pwc have quite a lot of condensated water in the compressor and intercooler after storage. Have you experienced this? The fix seem to be to remove the inlet hose and blow it out on first startup. Mine is a 15 gtr215 that have been stored outside my house in norway this winter and im worried about this.
I haven't seen this and I'm not worried about some condensation, as long as the machine has been properly winterized. If you ride in salt water, it needs to be rinsed out with fresh water as shown in our after ride care video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yO00buBvPY0.html). Also, if you're storing in freezing temperatures, you must blow air through your system as shown in our how to winterize your PWC video (see ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kCEVRg0zr80.html). Thanks for your comment.
Sorry, we normally only film repairs, modifications, etc. on our own machines, and they don't have the fogging kit. Hopefully someone else will post it for you, soon.
1. Reinstall battery 2. Keyboard flute solo 3. Connect the connectors 4. Continue keyboard flute solo 5. Forget about jet ski, keyboard flute solo all day every day
I've gone 104 km before on a full tank, and figure I could probably go about 115 kms on a full (60 litre) tank if I used the eco mode more often. That's about 52.2 litres per 100 kms, or about 4.5 miles per gallon.
The main damage to worry about is freezing of the intercooler and exhaust during storage in below zero temperatures. That must be avoided. Riding in cold water will not damage the pump or engine, nor will flushing the exhaust with cold water cause damage (unless the engine is not running during the flush).
@@3ftDeepChannel why would it fail?? Fill up the tank up, fuel stabilizer, new plugs and oil change in the spring, even if that?? Especially if it’s in an insulated garage you don’t need all that nonsense.
The enemy is salt water. If you don’t ride in salt water then it’s not such a big deal. If you do, however, it needs intensive care before being put away.
