Kawasaki Ultra 310/300 Jet Ski, Engine flushing & Fogging (the correct way)
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2018
- Jamie Eade from Brisbane Kawasaki shows you the correct way to flush and fog your Kawasaki Ultra 310 / 300 Jet Ski the correct way.
1. Flush the intercooler first, ALWAYS. (Motor not running) for 5 minutes.
The reason for this is, if you have been riding in salt water, flushing the engine first will put hot air intercooler and this will bake the salt crystals into the cooling lines of the intercooler, so when you go to do the intercooler it will be that much harder to free them up.
2. Get the hose ready and connect it to the engine flush port, but do not turn the hose on.
(If you have an engine flush solution like our JETSKI FLUSH, now is the time to connect it
3. Start the engine (FAST KEY) and let the ski idle, you have 15-20 seconds to turn the hose on.
4. Turn the hose on giving it as much flow as you can.
5. Check the tell tail has water coming out (this takes 10secs)
6. Check there is water coming out of the Jet pump / Ride Plate area.
7. Wait for water to start coming out of the exhaust.
8. Once ALL 3 have water coming out. Start the timer, 5 minutes minimum. allow the ski to idle and stay near it. (if it stalls turn the water off immediately)
9. After 5 minutes, turn the water off.
10. Go back the ski, and give it 3 decent revs. Don't valve bounce it, just 3 decent revs, to blow the water out.
11. Turn the ski off.
12. Insert your fogging can nozzle into the fog port, Start the ski spray your fogging fluid for 4 seconds, the engine will start to cough / bog down. Stop spraying and allow the ski to idle normal again. Turn it off.
13. After at least 1hr has passed, maximum 24hrs, Start the ski once more (FAST KEY), allow it to idle for 10seconds, give it 1 more good rev to blow the last bit of water out of the exhaust. - Авто та транспорт
I've just purchased the 310LX and your video was extremely helpful
Glad we could help, If you want to make that 310LX faster we have a huge selection of performance upgrades we manufacturer here.
www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au/collections/kspeed-performance
I’m purchasing a well kept 2022 310 ultra lx-s Saturday and this video was AWESOME.this is my first ski with super charger. Seems like a lot of fun but more maintenance?
Just got a secondhand 300x and this was super helpful thanks 👌
Glad it helped!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it helped me out allot yesterday.
Glad to hear it!
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Hello I bought a can of multi-purpose penetrant Lube by Maxima that says fogging oil will that be okay? It just doesn't mention anything about watercraft or supercharger. Thank you
Thank you. Just bought a 13 300 Ultra. Trying to figure out all the maintenance items and get into a routine on my first trip on the water.
Glad I could help!
Any changes between 2018 and 2021 on the 310's ? As far a mechanical. Like pistons and what not.
hello, can i get a link for the supercharge oil please?
thanks for the very helpful guide
well engaged explanation
Thanks for the detailed explanation and thank you for your video too. What's the oil fogging brand that you are using?
We use TORCO PL-50 which is available at most reputable bike shops.
What happens if water doesn’t come out the little thing?
Thanks for the detailed explanation Jamie! Is it safe to run two water hoses to both the motor and intercooler simultaneously while running the engine? If so, is there a process you recommend?
There is not enough water pressure in most homes to do it safely. Intercooler first, motor 2nd, we are trying get any salt residue out of the intercooler before introducing heat back into the system.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki learned a lot - just bought a new 310 LE and want it to last.
I was looking to buy a 2017 310r but I was reading a problem with them having hesitation and the dealer can’t figure it out any ideas what there talking about thanks for any info you can share
Thank you. This is the absolute way I flush my 310x
The dealership told me to do the engine first then the intercooler
They are wrong. This will bake salt into the cooling fins. Read the manual.
I have a 2013 kawasaki 300 ultra lx. How do you change the air and water temperature reading to Fahrenheit from Celsius
on the display screen, press the MODE button til the HOURS screen appears. Then press and hold SET. The speedo will change from KPH to MPH and the temps will change from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
I am concern about how to winterize if store for the winter in an un-heated garage and in freezing temp ??
Can't really help there, we live in Brisbane and ride all year round. But I'd say leave your fuel tank half full (so the fuel pump is covered) add STABIL. disconnect the battery etc. As for the cooling lines and freezing side of things we are out of depths to be able to assist there. We wouldn't even know what snow looks like.
Hi mate i was flashing the intercooler with spark plugs of to be Replace and water Start coming of the cylinder head 4and 3 🤷♂️🤦♂️
More than likely you have a corroded intercooler.
I have a 2012 300x and when i flush it either the intercooler or motor i have water coming out in between the bottom jet plate and the intake grate. Is this normal . I have an issue is taking water in?
yes very normal
thank you
I want this engine (tuned) to install in my hill-climb super light car (600 kg)Simca 1000 Rally 2 ,..
Can i use wd-40 for fogging?
Today was my first day in the sea.2019 kawsaki 310lx? On 1/4 throttle for say 150meter then loss of power for a second and then back to normal.
The dealer told me to flush the engine first then the intercooler.
You are still running the ski in yes? SLO key only for the first 5hrs.
Flush intercooler first. Otherwise and salt in the intercooler gets baked on. (assuming you are running in salt water)
My second time out & I flushed the intercooler first then engine & then the intercooler again. Then fogged the supercharged. That’s what i am going to do from now on. But I noticed when the throttle is steady for a while, it suddenly loses power for a second & then all is well. If 1/4 or more. Is it old fuel or needs a rest. It’s a brand new 2019 jet ski. 2nd time out with maybe 2hrs only on it. It did it the first 5 minutes in the sea.
I would like to start blowing through the cooling system which many people and service manuals recommends before longer time storage periods (it's not specifically about Kawasaki skis). What worries me is a possibility to blow remaining water from the nooks and crannies of the system into the motor if an exhaust valve is open. Not even by just pushing it into the motor, but by dragging it with the air stream. Out of tens of winterization videos on UA-cam, only one person addresses this. Can you provide your comment on it? Is this possible? If yes, mostly in theory, or in practice as well?
In Australia we don't winterize engines. We wouldn't be the best people to ask.
Well, it's not about strictly winterization. It's about purging the cooling system out of water. I'm not sure if Kawasaki has it in their service manuals like the other manufacturers@@BrisbaneKawasaki
3 Very decent revs, without valve bouncing. Then 1hr later, start it back up and 1 more decent rev. You'll find even the following week if you start it up again more water will come out. After the 3rd start and blow out it should be the driest it's going to get on it's own
@@Skip11AM
Hi. What happens if a watwrhose is still hooked up and water still running and the engine is shut down. Is it possible that the water get in to the cylinders?
Yes the water will fill the exhaust and enter the engine through the open exhaust valves.
Then you'll need several oil changes and about 5hrs of labour to remove all the water. Sometimes more. It doesn't happen instantly, about 20-30seconds after the motor turns off.
If I wash it with water only in the left one (black port) is bad for the jet ski?
If you like paying to replace intercoolers when they corrode. Sure. But we highly recommend flushing the intercooler port first, as they aren't connected.
Dear kawasaki. I live where we winterize our skis. Does that fogging port also fog the head of the motor or do i need to pull the spark plugs and fog them individually
It does, if you wish to winterize your ski, spray it until the motor stalls. It will coat the valves, tops of the pistons as well.
How many seconds will it take for the motor to stall? I saw that your other comment said doing this a lot would cause you to have to clean your intercooler. Would it be safe to use this technique every year for winterization? Thanks!
QUE CHULA DE MOTO DE AGUA 😍😍
Hi, do you spray the entire engine compartment and everything in it?
Avoid spraying around the supercharger belt. But other than that, yes. spray everything with a light dusting of wd40
Hi guys, thanks so much, I can't wait to order some stuff from you guys for the new ski.
Question, can I use fluid film as defogger the white and red can of fluid film? Or just better use wd40 only?
WD40 is not a fogging oil. Fluid film is, go with that option mate.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki thanks guys! I just got a 23 ultra 310lx it is in need of all your awesome stuff.
Hi , last week i rode my jet ski and I forgot to make the fogging do i do it now or I leave it help me please
start it up, and do it now.
If you do start the engine while it is plugged into the intercooler how long until it does damage? And is the damage from overheating?
15 - 20 seconds. Yes it will overheat without water flowing through the engine cooling galleries.
Hi there . Thanks for your video. I have the same model and im just wondering whatts the best octane fuel to use for this model . I filled up with 98 from coles express and now i get Deto error on my dash . Is this fuel related or something more serious . Thanks
95 is all it needs, but 98 is what we personally prefer.
We had a few people in the last year in Brisbane that had similiar issues. Changing fuel stations did fix it for most. The others we did a reflash for with a slightly richer tune. That solved their issue.
It may also be a dying a fuel pump.
Feel free to email us more details on your ski so we can help you out more. sales@brisbanekawasaki.com.au
@@BrisbaneKawasaki thanks for your reply . My jetski has been serviced with you guys . Just waiting for next service which is 120h . I'll try 95 fresh this time . Hopefully it will fix the issue . Thanks heaps
@@cosmicgate1984 How old was the fuel in the tank?
@@BrisbaneKawasaki the tank was half full from 2 weeks before and i topped it up same day prior to ride
Hello, I only flushed the engine side. (i have not taken it into salt water yet) but wanted to flush just the engine anyway. I accidentally shut the engine off before the water. About 10 seconds went by and i ran to shut it off. After that, i started it again and did it the right way. I checked the spark plugs and oil, no signs of water. Do you think it'll be okay? Thank you.
If it was only 10secs should be fine.
Does it start now?
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Yessir. It started up just fine. Then i came in and found/watched your video. (I just bought the jetski today) I didn't know i was supposed to rev it up a few times, so i went back out to rev it three quick times (just as you did in the vid) and it sounded good. I'm taking the wife out on it in the morning, and didn't know if it was going to blow up on us now. It's going to be difficult trying to sleep tonight worring about it as its night time here now. Patiently waiting till morning. lol......Also, it appears I'm missing the SuperCharger plate on the top. The two screw holes are there, just no plate. Do you know where i can get one?
So I'm not sure if i just don't have enough water pressure or not but no water came out of the front spout when flushing. Water did come out the back just not the front side port. Is flushing it still working? I plan to take it to the ocean next week but don't want to if i can't properly flush it with my water pressure. Thank you
Hi mate, sounds like you have a blockage in the line tell tail line. Easiest way to check is remove the seats. The remove the line from the exhaust manifold (it is held on by zip tie). Blow through the line with your mouth. Do you feel resistance? If not resistance, then you can prod the brass barb on the manifold with a coat hanger. Sometimes sand can lodge in there.
Let me know your results. You can always email us for a faster response. sales@brisbanekawasaki.com.au
@@BrisbaneKawasaki excellent. thank you for your reply. I'll give it a try tomorrow and get back to you.
Nice video. Will this foul the spark plugs though? In this case while spraying the oil for 3-4 seconds, I don't really think that would be enough to cause fouling, but I can see how it would cause that to happen if someone over-did it with the oil.
If you over did it, the motor would stop. And it would take a few extra cranks to re-start. No it won't foul the plugs, this is a very light oil.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Thank you for the response! What kind of longevity are you seeing with these 310 Kawasaki engines? I'm thinking of buying one and being that I'm a marine mechanic I'm very thorough on engine maintenance.
@@oswaldcobblepot502 Many ski's we service are up over 300hrs. With about 20 or more being 500hrs+ in the 310's.
Most ski's once they've changed hands a few times, tend to go to non dealerships for servicing.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki That's impressive! Out of all the supercharged skis out there I think Kawasaki has it right with the roots type supercharger instead of the centrifugals that the other skis run. I feel they are a lot more reliable. No clutch to worry about, just the belt to replace.
What product did you use for the fogging? Great video btw:)
and also, is ut crucial to fog it after every ride (Salt water)
We use TORCO PL50, It's made in the USA and you'll find it at most good motorbike shops
Just curious - on this particular ski you are demonstrating on - it sounds amazing. What upgrades from stock were performed on this ski?
This ski had our Kspeed Stage 1 ECU reflash & Kspeed 108mm Supercharger pulley kit.
Both are available on our website.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki thanks! I had a SCOM on it now. So that means just get the pulley part?
@@rockstarbootcamp9076 Not quite, a SCOM only fools the speed limiter. It doesn't give you any more power, or remove any traction control limiters. Our ECU reflash provides 10% more power, and disables traction control so that throttle response is instant.
The ECU reflash and SCOM will be very similar in top speed. ECU reflash will always accelerate faster.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki where is the pulley kit on your website? I couldn't find it...
@@rockstarbootcamp9076 www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au/collections/ultra-300-310-performance/products/kspeed-supercharger-pulley-upgrade
Tanks
Two questions
1 Where can I get that flushing fitting.
2 what if my water flow is not that strong while I'm flushing it?.
The flush fitting is a 3/4" Amercian thread. It's available at most hardware stores, or on our website. www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au
Turn your tap on as much as you can.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki ok thank you for your reply 👌
@@tfmobilewash840 how do you manage to eat daily
@@vladimerputin7911 doing the same thing like you 😅
Hey Jamie! I only ride in fresh water, so how often should the supercharger be flushed? Thanks man, very helpful video as always! 👍👍
Hi Andrew, Depends on how long in between are you riding? If you are riding every day in fresh water, fogging the charger probably isn't all that necessary, but if it is 7 days in between, than a like 4 second fog is good for it.
It coats the rotors in light anti-corrosive film ensuring it won't cease up when in storage.
Doesn't hurt if only spraying for 4 seconds, but if you spray until the motor stops, overtime the intercooler will be clogged up and need to be removed and cleaned of oil.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki ok great! Thanks!!
@@BrisbaneKawasaki and don’t use WD40 tor that??
@@andreww4885 No. You need the specific fogging oil. It's very light weight stuff.
Torco, sierra, evinrude brands
@@BrisbaneKawasaki ok thanks! Not sure if they have that brand or what they have comparable here in Canada...
What are you fogging the supercharger with?
www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=torco
What spray did you use for the fogging?
TORCO PL-50, We sell it instore but can't ship it.
What are you using to Fog the supercharger?
We use TORCO PL50 penetrating lubricant. Sold in most bike shops.
where i can buy th pruduct to fogging
Most bike shops. Torco PL50
Hi mate, is it ok to use a double hose connection in both outlets to flush. One more thing is it ok to use the salt away liquid Thankyou.
Best not too as there is not sufficient pressure in most homes to supply into the engine and intercooler. Do the intercooler first with the motor off, then do the motor 2nd with the motor already on.
How can I contact you I need a core or a super for a Jet Ski 2014 size 310
Email is best. We only ship heavy parts like that within Australia. sales@brisbanekawasaki.com.au.
How would you fog an ultra 250x
You can buy and aftermarket kit. email us. sales@brisbanekawasaki.com.au
Why turn the water on after you start it.?
water gets injected into the exhaust system to keep it cool, the engine running means the water will flow out the tailpipe with the exhaust gas, if engine was not running, then the water has a chance of filling up the exhaust system and entering the motor
When do i must use fogging and is the fogging important or not if yes please tell me why
Hi Khlaid, do you have the owners manual that came with your ski? That will explain why you should fog the charger after use.
In short, you are putting a small amount of anti-corrosive agent over the teflon rotors, to ensure they don't bind together when in storage. The reason you do this is, sometimes you get water in the hull when riding, and the ski is in a marine environment. Salt air and very small tolerances on the supercharger rotors (to create high boost), means it is quite easy for them to bond together if corrosion starts form whilst in storage.
If you ride the everyday, it wouldn't be necessary but still good practice.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki can you tell me when i must use the fogging please
@@khalidbader4374 as above, Ideally after every ride in salt water.
What’s your website I need the link so I can order the fogging stuff
www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=torco
Brisbane Kawasaki does it come with that red stick thing so I can easily get it in there and can you make a video on how you WD-40 the engine bay I just got my 310X SE and I’m trying so everything right also a oil check and change video please
Brisbane Kawasaki also what is that tool called that you screwed into the jetski and over the hose the quick release thingie
yes it does come complete with the red stick thing (plastic tube) taped to the side of the can. sorry Savannah - I have no plans right now to do an oil change video, I'm an old school mechanic, oil changing is great but its only a small % of what gets done on a service here
www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=torco
I wish my 07 U250 had that fogging tube... I heard there was an mod ...
There is a mod. We can send it to you. email us. Sales@brisbanekawasaki.com.au
@@BrisbaneKawasaki Email sent!! Thanks for the reply.!
Saludos, no sabes cuando salen los modelos 2022
Do you have a video showing how to winterize the 310? If so please let me know
Spray fogging oil til the motor coughs. turn it off.
Don’t you have to run rv antifreeze through it we live in the cold weather. Let me know
@@jaywetzel6204 We don't have to winterize here in Australia, Follow the owners manual.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki So everything is self draining like a Waverunner? Would it hurt to blow air through flush ports?
Can you tell me what the actual difference between a 2014 15 16 300ultra X and the same year 310r? No one can tell me ... Same ski same engine?
300's stop being made in 2013. 2014 is the 310 motor. Motor wise a fair bit mainly cylinder, pistons, rings, harness and ECU. Cosmetically, The R has Handlebar assembly, seats, paint and stickers. The X is the entry level supercharged ski. normal seats, normal handlebars.
310 X & 310 R is Mechanically identical
@@BrisbaneKawasaki great.
So to confirm I've looked at a 2x 2014 plated 300x ultras is that the 310 engine like your saying above or I still have the links for the skis advertised. Ive come from a 13 Sea-Doo rxpx260 very fast but have had a few problems and it's turned what should be a relaxing day on water into frustration and $. Do you say the move to a 14 on 310 or 300 kwaka is the best bet at trouble free time on the water I just want a run maintain and forget ski not ongoing repairs... Thanks
@@vladimerputin7911 what is the last 2 numbers of the HIN. We are in Australia, I'm going off what we get here, there is a slight overlap on those years. The sticker on the side says what the motor is. 300 or 310.
300's are great, 310's go faster.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki I'm I'm Oz hour from brissie actually mate so you guys would be handling servicing to be honest.
@@vladimerputin7911 Here we are thinking we are actually talking to the real deal Vladimir.
Best to send us an email mate, sales@brisbanekawasaki.com.au
so in the video the gear should be in reverse not forward right?
It would make zero difference on the old gen 300 or 310. It would make a difference on the new gen, as reverse has less throttle curve. So you must blow the water out by first changing from N to D with the accelerator trigger, then giving it the 3 good revs.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki what about the 2017 model
2011-2021 All the same flushing method.@@adamsobh4208
@@BrisbaneKawasaki so that's a yes to flushing whether in reverse or forward
Just put it in forward so the water exit's the pump properly. Other wise it's going to get blown in and around the jetpump area. You are giving the ski 3 solid revs to blow the most water out you can. @@adamsobh4208
How do you put gas in your kawasaki ultra 310r???? Need help
Pretty simple, open the cap. put the fuel in. There is no secret trick to it.
Do you have a funnel on your jerry can or are you filling up from the Gas station?
@@BrisbaneKawasaki am getting a kawasaki ultra 310r very soon..and i wanted to know the location where the gas tank is on the jetski and i dont know where i get gas from right now..thanks for the help
@@BrisbaneKawasaki its the 2020 kawasaki ultra 310r
It is under the front hood. Open it up and the gas gap is there. @@user-bv5iw9on8e
@@BrisbaneKawasaki thanks
How often do you fog the supercharger?
After every ride
Show us the can what do we use for fog ?
www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=torco
Hi, my supercharger don't sound like is kicking on. Got it from someone that didn't use it for 2years. When I got it in the water it would only go 40, but after a while of riding it went to 56, then lost power ,only went 5 miles to make it out the water. Got home and broke the belt. I put a new one on but it doesn't sound like supercharger is kicking in. What can I do? Oh jet ski is a 2011 kawasaki ultra 300x.
Hi mate, not something we can help with over the internet. That sort of thing needs to go to a mechanic.
do you have to flush it after using it in freshwater? If yes, please explain why.
The Kawis are cooled using lake water. Flushing ensures anything that’s in the system from the lake is pushed out. It’s not as important to do it after every ride like in salt water but it doesn’t hurt it!
Where’s my drain plug and how do I take it off to drain my ski the dealer never showed Me
The drain plug for the ski, is a the back of the ski. you would only need to remove this when washing the engine. The engine does not have an oil drain plug. You need to remove oil with a pump via the dipstick tube.
Do you always have to flush the intercooler first before the engine?
Yes.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki what happens when you flush the engine first and then the intercooler? Does it cause serious damage?
@@MikeCoxsmaul69 Doesn't cause serious damage. What happens is if you have been riding in salt water. then flush the motor first. Any saltwater in the intercooler heats up and the salt bakes onto the fins in the intercooler from the hot air passing through the core. This makes it very hard to remove the salt without extended flush times or extra salt removing additives.
@@BrisbaneKawasaki cheers
Good man! he believes in WD-40 as I do.
@@rada2196 the whole engine compartment anything thats metal
www.brisbanekawasaki.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=torco
This product is amazing.
In Florida, we don't use WD-40 as it pulls the salt in and intensifies corrosion...we use CRC Industries 06007 6-56 Multi-Purpose Marine Lubricant - 11oz.
On the 310X Ultra if it has to be towed in the water for whatever reason are there any specific lines that have to be pinched that prevents water from getting into the engine like Sea-Doos? Thank you
Do you still sell the fogging oil?
Yes but only for pickup instore
None of the Marine Engine repairs guys that I know here if Florida uses WD40...they use CRC Marine lubricant...we live in Salt here and I can attest to using WD40 on metal as I live right on the beach and to me, it is an accelerator for corrosion..... just my point of view is all not saying anyone is wrong...
Everyone has there own thoughts and opinions. Kawasaki use and recommend WD40 in the owners manual.
We use TORCO PL50 here in the shop. It does cost more, but the quality is better
Fck Florida nobody cares of your opinions.
Have you heard the sound 🔊 before you put in on UA-cam... 🤣 🤣 I think 🤔 not