Jet Ski FAQ

Before getting on a jet ski:

• Take a boater safety course – Florida law requires that anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 to either have successfully completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating education course or have passed a course equivalency or temporary certificate examination and have in their possession a boating education ID card and a photo identification card before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 HP or more.
• Know the laws of your area regarding jet skis.
• Read the owner’s manual. Be familiar with the vessel that you are riding.
• Check the weather forecast.
• Check fuel and fluid levels. Make sure you have enough gas to get home.
• Check your vessel for loose wires, damage, etc… before departure.
• Charge your battery.
• Ventilate your engine compartment by opening it.

Before starting the jet ski:

• Open up the seat before starting the engine. Check for oil, gas, or any fluid in the hull. Examine hoses and clamps and check for the smell of fuel. DO NOT START THE ENGINE IF A FUEL SMELL IS PRESENT.
• Start engine while still on land, let run for about 10-20 sec. to warm up the engine.
• Wear your life vest.
• Attach the lanyard to your vest as this will act as the kill switch in the event you fall off.

While riding:

• Follow all laws and owner’s manual instructions regarding proper care of your jet ski.
• Run your PWC in idle speed for 5 – 10 minutes.
• Check engine compartment a few times a day for water.
• At all times be alert and aware of other people, vessels, and animals.

After riding:

• Once on land start your jet ski for a few moments to blow out any debris and/or water left inside.
• Drain the hull.
• Flush you ski out as soon as possible after riding in salt water. (Please follow the instructions provided in the owner’s manual)
• Leave the seat off to prevent mold.
• Wash your ski, trailer, and engine to remove salt water.
• Always have maintenance done on a timely basis as recommended by your owner’s manual.
• We recommend using a battery tender to keep your battery in good condition during storage.

This is a partial list of recommendations to keep you safe on the water. This is not a complete list and as always you should follow your owner’s manual for all care and maintenance of your pwc as well as your state laws. Absolute Performance makes no guarantees as to your safety or the condition of your jetski / pwc by following these recommendations to FAQ.