Author: Tim

Anyone who has cold started a jet ski has the choke on their engine to thank. As is the case with smaller, two-stroke engines, the engine on a jet ski utilizes what is known as a choke to regulate the flow of fuel and air into the engine. This is especially important when the engine…

Jet skis are not all 2-stroke. Most jet skis are 4-stroke, as the 2-stroke units have gradually faded from the market. There are two types of engine options for a jet ski: a 2-stroke engine and a 4-stroke engine. The 4-stroke engine is now essentially universal. If you are looking at used jet skis, you…

Batteries on personal watercraft are often hidden or mounted in hard to find spots because of the limited space available in the hull.

Here is a guide to finding the battery in all major PWC brands.

Your Waverunner could be smoking for any number of reasons, the most common of which being an overfill of oil causing the oil to get into the airbox and on the air filter. This is a straightforward fix, and you can have your Waverunner back in top condition in no time. A little smoke at…

Jet skis can overheat for a variety of reasons: If you ride your jet ski a lot, you will eventually have a problem. It’s inevitable. One of the issues you may experience while jet skiing is overheating of the engine. This can be dangerous as it can damage the motor and could leave you stranded…

You can run personal watercraft engines (jet skis) while out of the water. You can typically start and run for 15 seconds without any source of cooling. With a flush adapter and water hose, you can run a ski out of water up to 2 minutes since the water supply cools engine and exhaust. If…

Jet ski engines should not be ran in depths less than two to three feet to prevent debris from being sucked into the impeller and pump, possibly causing serious damage.Jet skis can float with engine off in as little as 6 inches, but you risk hull scratches. Remember, jet skis are propelled by powerfully sucking…

Extensive how-to guide on getting a personal watercraft ready for seasonal use.

The process is easy if you follow the right steps, and can save you hundreds of dollars compared to having a shop do it. Or thousands of dollars in mechanical failure prevention.