[Kay]

Every WaveRunner’s winterization should start with a thorough inspection.

[ElidiaI39]

Don’t forget that beyond winterization, many other important maintenance tasks may be required depending on your craft’s type, age, and engine hours!

[LobsterMan]

If you don’t winterize a WaveRunner, the expanding ice can cause serious damage in the cooling system, exhaust, or the intercooler. Additionally, other parts are also prone to rust so you have to lubricate them and change the engine oil before the winter storage. Moreover, the gas can turn bad and clog the fuel line so don’t forget to add stabilizer to it! [links]

[judcrews666]

First, check the bilge; it should be completely dry! [links]

[yebyen]

Designed for fun under the sun, Yamaha's WaveRunner line of personal watercraft have provided countless hours of high-speed thrills to the water-friendly. But eventually the summer season ends and the need to prepare your Waverunner for the winter. Winterization is a term used for the process that places personal watercraft in a state of hibernation to protect its vital components from damage. It is easy enough to do in the privacy of your driveway, but be sure that your WaveRunner's warranty doesn't require the work to be done by the dealership first.

[darkskiez]

Lubricate the control cables and steering system with silicon lubricant spray, then pray a thin coat of silicone lubricant onto the engine to protect it from corrosion. more

[chickenado]

Start your WaveRunner's motor. Spray a 10- to 15-second stream of fogging oil into the carburetors, then stop the motor.

[kencausey]

Re: Winterizing Yamaha 4 stroke vx cruiser more

[seopro101]

My Yamaha FX HO Waverunner is easily fogged through the intake ribbon, so no need for the mix there. Although I do put Stabil Marine and Yamaha Ring Free Plus in my fuel tank and run that through the engine before I fog.

[Innomen]

Seems to be working OK for many of us. Proceed at your own risk. more

[jelon94]

Re: Winterizing Yamaha 4 stroke vx cruiser more

[MartinaIgnatius]

6- remove the hose that goes from the air filter box to the engine at the engine side. now spray the Yamaha engine fogging oil into it for 5 seconds, then start engine for 10 seconds at idle only. shut off, re-connect engine hose. more

[Richard]

1- Go to the gas station and fill your ski up with fresh gas, making sure you are at least above 3/4 full, (want to avoid condensation in tank this way). Now add a fuel stabilizer, I suggest the Yamaha brand, add it at gas station, now drive home, this will help "slosh it" around and mix it on the short drive home.

[david1211]

7- Now remove battery from ski and put on trickle charger, if you don't want to use a trickle charger, then disconnect battery cables and leave it in craft until spring, but the charger really is a good idea, and a VERY good idea if your storage time is more than 2-3 months. more

[harrison801]

4- Now, wash, dry and wax ski, do a full detail, dry out inside of hull, you can use a shop vac if need be, or just towels, suck out the small amount of water in the hose attachment where you hook up the water hose also. more