I left the gas cap off of my waverunner, now there is water in the fuel, what should I do?

Question

I left the gas cap off of my waverunner, now there is water in the fuel, what should I do?

Answer 1

as long as you have'nt ran the engine you're ok.

water separates from gas and the gas will be on top of the water.remove the gas line from your engine and insert it into

a gas can, use a extension hose of necessary.

remove your gas cap and use a cut up innertube with a hole

in it insert an air hose fitting from an air compressor and hold the innertube over the filler hole use compressed air to force out the water and gas.

since the water will be the first to come out you'll be ok once you get solid gas(make sure the nose it tilted up on your ski,

at least 6 inches higher than the rear)

once this is accomplished you'll need to replace the fuel filter

and reconnect the gas line.

i'd then recommend running some high octane for at least 30 minutes.

PS. DO NOT USE ANY DRIERS, OR TRY TO RE-USE ANYTHING YOU DRAINED OUT !!!

Answer 2

Don't start it!  First thing to do is get a gas can and drain the fuel and water from the tank, and the carburator (if so equipped).  Refill with fresh gas, and gas drier.

Answer 3

Drain the tank replace fuel filter> drain the carb> Add a water remover when running>

Answer 4

Don't use the gas drying additives they're ok for car engines but bad for your PWC.  Siphon the tank.   you can separate the gas from the water & put it back in.

Answer 5

Go to your local auto parts store and get some gas drier. I use Iso-Heat.