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Yes. You can crank and start a jet ski out of the water. However, without water, there will be no cooling for the engine, exhaust, and driveline. So generally it is not recommended to let the engine run more than a few seconds. Many people crank a jet ski out of the water to prime the fuel system prior to placing the jet ski in the water.
Well how does a 1993 Kawasaki 750Ss jet ski cool? The motor of the 1993 750SS and all other two stroke jet skis cool with water that flows through the water jackets of the motor and the exhaust. I will further explain this using jet engine theory. A jet engine sucks in air, squeezes the air, and the blows it out the back end, which in case makes the plane or car move very fast. Well in case of a jet ski, it sucks the lake or ocean water in through the intake grate on the bottom of the ski, runs it through the different areas of the motor and the jet pump, (squeezes it)and then shoots it out the jet nozzle on the rear of the ski, in which case propels the ski through the water. The more throttle the rider gives the ski, the faster the process goes and thus the faster the jet ski will move.
what is the oil mixture for my kawasaki 440 jet ski 89. it has a550 exhaust on it
the water pump is clogged.
The impeller spins and compresses water into the jet nozzle. This creates a high pressure area. This water is shot out the back, and the steering nozzle diverts left and right to steer the ski. Engine cooling water is bled off the high pressure area (90 degree brass elbow) and routed though the engine, exhaust, water box and out the hull..
Water box is designed to create back pressure for the motor and also to muffle the sound of the exhaust.
Yes. Without one, the engine compartment would quickly overheat and lead to a fire or melted hoses. The exhaust system on a jet ski serves an extremely critical heat management function.
A Jet Ski is a watercraft. It's more like a motorbike only in water.
A blocked water box will prevent water from flowing into the exhaust system. Because jet skis have a fully-enclosed engine space, cooling of the exhaust system is vital to prevent overheating. With no cooling water flowing into the exhaust system, the exhaust system will overheat. Exactly what happens depends on the model and to some extent on luck. But usually one of the exhaust connections will burn through, causing exhaust to leak into the bilge.
in the water.
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No they don't. The force of the water against the front of the jet ski will stop it when you slow down. :)