Quick Troubleshooting question for JS550 engine?

Question

stupid newbie question here, I know very little about these engines. I picked up a kawasaki js550 jet ski that had sat up for a while and am working on getting it started. Replaced the battery, cleaned the gas tank, mixed gas and tried but it did not crank. I then sprayed some ether in the carb and it will start just for a second so it's getting spark and everything. Started diconecting fuel lines from the carb and noticed that they are dry and not pumping. tried to turn it over then and am not getting any flow still. Anyone know where I should go from here on troubleshooting this?

Answer 1

i have a few skis my self and i have constant problems with fuel lines so i'd say that thats your problem. for the future, you'll most likely run into e few electical problems and dirty carb probs. the battery always goes bad, rusty terminals, starter relay and resinator will probably fail too. nothing serious, but DONT LET IT SIT. make sure you have it professionally winterized and stored indoors. and heated if possible, good luck with your ski, Austin