Look to see if there is a “T” fitting in the hose between the pump to the front of the engine. If not then add one that has a female garden hose connection with a male plug to close it when running in the water. You want water going back through the pump and water going through the engine.
There are two water hookup’s, one for each motor I assume. I guess the main thing I’m wondering about is when to turn the water on. I heard I should start the engine before turning the water on. Not sure why it wou make a difference. Any insight into this would be helpful.
Thanks, that’s pretty much what I am hearing. Just wanted to make sure I didn’t mess it up.
Don’t do that.
This is how I've always done it and I've never had a problem.
One other comment to add. Before starting the engine, spray the impeller and wear wing with water.
Good idea !
The Winterizing procedure calls for 3 throttle "pushes" to expel water that could freeze. When I do it, I may run the engine for 5-7 seconds. Running without water for 30 seconds would make me cringe.
Tend to agree with you there. No real reason I can think of. Despite likely not it being long enough to overheat in reality. But not sure I’d run it for that long either.
After use it is recommended you start the ski for no more than 10-15 seconds and give the throttle a few pulls to push water out of the exhaust. I usually do 5-8 seconds 3/4 quick rips and off.... Also when running the ski out of water in the driveway/etc the procedure/order of steps has to be followed to ensure you do not flood the ski with water. See your manufacture manual for these directions
