Waverunner Question.

[Geiger41]

So my 2013 FZS has been winterized since November 2013. I am going to put it in the water for the summer in a month and half or so. The battery has been on a battery tender the whole time. I know its a Yamaha so it should start right up. Does anyone have any suggestion on anything else I should do without getting too crazy technical on me ??

Also with this oil extractor, is there a way to pump the oil OUT of the unit or do I need to unscrew the top and pour it out ?

 

[Geiger41]

Anyone ??

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Not familiar with that oil extractor I use an electric fuel pump from a jeep, but you do need to measure the exact amount of oil you remove so you replace what you took out. I always check it in the water after a oil change and level out the oil then. I would cover the oil filter with aluminum tape to prevent rust since they do rust at the crimp and several have failed, causing damage to engines. I coat every part of my engines with spray on white lithium grease and the hose clamps , I put never seize on my spark plug threads and silicon grease on my coil boots from DAY 1 so not to run in to issues there.

 

[beachbum]

The extractor has a spout on the top... Way easy to empty.

 

[Geiger41]

ABout the extractor thanks didn't notice... As far as my waverunner its been sitting a year and half winterized. Im thinking I should switch the spark plugs, change the fuel and do an oil change ??? I think that is about it...any other things ??

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Oil change if you have 50 hours on it, fuel change would probably be very wise, inspect all hoses, clamps and cables, service the battery , plugs probably don't need changing unless they have 100 hours or more on them. Inspect the pump liner , be sure it is not rubbing on the impeller, those get high spots from corrosion under the stainless liner, when the pump is run all the time the high spots are worn down instantly but if it sits for a long time the bumps can get big enough to cause issues. That is more common from salt water use that fresh water.

 

[Geiger41]

@Cobra Jet Steering LLC As far as the fuel, would it do any damage if I simply took the waverunner out the first day and burnt off the tank of fuel?? Or because it was sitting for a yr and a half the fuel is no longer is good ?

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I would get rid of the fuel, it goes bad from sitting. It could cause more harm than what it costs to replace it, and the engine won't run worth a damn.

 

[Boat Crazy]

I may (so to speak) be in the same boat. What does one do with the bad fuel?

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

How old is it and did you add stabil? good question ! some place should have a chemical disposal facility. We have them here at the government land fill.

 

[GTBRMC]

Re: the extractor... I believe that is the same one I have. It has a rubber stopper (like a cork) that you pull out, makes clean & reasonably accurate pouring possible with just a bit of care taken.

 

[Boat Crazy]

@Cobra Jet Steering LLC Purchasing a ski this weekend. Prior owner did not use last year and did not add any additive. Did add the previous year but only put on a few hours.

 

[jcyamaharider]

@Cobra Jet Steering LLC Purchasing a ski this weekend. Prior owner did not use last year and did not add any additive. Did add the previous year but only put on a few hours.

That should be a good time Gary!! Getting a ski, the fuel thing shouldn't be an issue to fix.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Deep 6 the fuel, also check the oil filter and be sure there is no visible rust on it as they do fail if the rust. probably a good thing to change the filter even if you do not change the oil since oil won't go bad sitting like fuel does

 

[msavold]

If you can't toss the fuel somewhere (a local mechanic or staff at the town dump might be able to point you in the right direction) and if it isn't completely nasty (lid left open, crud in tank) and not a large quantity, you could probably get away with tossing it into the car or truck with a topped up tank of gas. Not always a great choice - but better than the storm sewer!

 

[jawsf16]

Run it in your lawn mower...

 

[sstegh]

Use the old gas to start camp fires.

 

[Boat Crazy]

Use the old gas to start camp fires.

That's what I was thinking. I might try to find a large glass jar and pour a little at a time Into it. Must say I am a bit curious about phase separation of ethanol fuel. Maybe I will see it, hopefully I won't, but if I do, I may learn something.

 

[Boat Crazy]

Happy skier. After siphoning as much fuel as I could get out (and it all looked good siphoning it), added seafoam and stabil to a new tank of fuel, took to the local lake and fired that bad boy up. Previous owner thought it ran just like new and was surprised it fired up great and ran well. 2008 yamaha vx deluxe. Hours: 40.9. Still need to change the oil and attention to detail when I get it home. @geiger41 I hope you had as much success as I did.

 

[Big Shasta]

That extractor should suck fuel out nicely. Definitely get that old stuff out of there. Especially if it is E10. Try and use ethanol Free fuel if you can get it there....Especially if it sits a lot.