'20 RXT-X: 3 yr old gas, definitely clean carb?

[stu_]

Hello, I have a 2020 RXT-X 300 with less that 10 hours on it. It's just been sitting for 3 years (2 1/2 yrs indoors) with about 8 gallons of 93 octane non ethanol gas in it (18 gal tank). I got all the old gas out, and have fresh 93 octane non ethanol gas in it now. Full.

I have not tried to start it yet. Should I? Or should I definitely have the carb cleaned first?

Thank you.

Stu

 

[mikidymac]

Well, you don't have a carb so.....

All 4-stroke skis are fuel injected.

Drain the old fuel out, put in fresh fuel and ride. A little something like SeaFoam or Techron can't hurt either but isn't necessary.

 

[stu_]

I just was reminded that it doesn't have a carb on it. So I can probably just start it up. But it's been sitting. What about Dry rotted O rings or impeller or other things?

Thank you.

 

[stu_]

Well, you don't have a carb so.....

All 4-stroke skis are fuel injected.

Drain the old fuel out, put in fresh fuel and ride. A little something like SeaFoam or Techron can't hurt either

Right, someone else just reminded me. Thanks for replying. What about dry rotted o rings or impeller? Thanks.

 

[mikidymac]

Your fuel system should be fine, 2-3 years isn't that much.

 

[stu_]

Your fuel system should be fine, 2-3 years isn't that much.

Ok thanks a lot mikidymac. That's music to my ears. Outer Banks, finally, here I come!

 

[mikidymac]

I should add, if it has been sitting that long standard maintenance should be done such as oil change and spark plugs.

 

[stu_]

It's a brand new machine with only 6.8 hrs on it. I'm planning on a 10 hr "break in" oil change. (and filter)

Should I stick with that, or do it now? And spark plugs?

Thanks mikidymac

 

[mikidymac]

If it has been sitting almost 3 years change the oil before running it and then at 10ish hours. Oil is cheap, engines are not.

 

[stu_]

Ok thanks mikidymac. And spark plugs?

 

[MacSeaDoo]

I would change the oil, plugs, then ride.

Not an old machine.

 

[stu_]

I would change the oil, plugs, then ride.

Not an old machine.

Ok, thank you MacSeaDoo