*WARNING* Don't Just Drain The Gas out, keep it running!!!

[bjc]

I have read so many reviews, where people just siphon out the gas for the winter, and let it sit. That is the worst thing, especially for 2 strokes. If you are going to let it sit the winter, at least siphon the gas to just a little bit and let it run itself out, but I strongly recommend running it every week so if you forget it won't kill you. The oil/gas will eat away at the plastic if it doesn't keep running. I have read so many reviews where the carb. gums up and (no wonder) the warranty doesn't cover it. So save your machine and time from un-gumming your carb. and keep it runnin:smile:g

 

[Rivets]

Disagree. All engine manufacturers recommend draining the fuel from their equipment if it is going to be stored for an extended period of time. Today's fuel, especially those with ethanol start breaking down within 30 days. Ethanol starts to separate from the gas and starts to attract moisture. Today's plastics are designed with fuel in mind and do not disintegrate. Diaphragms can dry out, but if you are using a good 2 cycle oil, they will be protected during storage. Synthetic 2cycle oils protect even better. Best yet for 2 cycles are the new blended fuels ( Stihl's new Moto- Mix ) which are designed and warrantied to last 2 years in your unit. They are great for off season storage. All of the fire departments in my area have switched to this, due to the amount of time their equipment sits inactive. They report no problems.

 

[bjc]

I didn't say you couldn't do it, but you have to do it right. A lot of people tips their weed eater over, let the gas run out, and put it in their shed, even though their is still gas in the fuel lines and primer bulb

 

[Ric]

To begin with whether you drain your gas or not depends on where in the country you're located. I agree with the statement that most if not all engine manufacturers recommend draining the fuel from their equipment if it is going to be stored for an extended period of time but ones person's extended period of time can differ greatly from another. I also agree not to drain equipment because I believe it's better for the equipment to be run periodically through out storage.

As far as today's fuel, especially those with ethanol starting to breaking down within 30 days and the Ethanol starting to separate from the gas and attracting moisture isn't maybe all totally true. To my knowledge for ethanol to separate from gas there has to be a significant temperature change for that reaction to happen and when that happens it is true it will collect moisture.

 

[bjc]

I hate ethanol, the only people it is good for are the farmers.

 

[Rivets]

Here are a couple of sites that give info on ethanol breakdown.
Fuel Education, Ethanol, Gasoline Operated Engine, Damage, & Repair - North Attleboro, Attleboro, Plainville, MA
CONSUMER ALERT!
I know that you can only trust 50% of what you read, but these do a good job at saying what I try to relate to my customers.

 

[bjc]

Its amazing, because Tru-Fuel makes more money, because they don't sell ethanol in their products! It should be that way at the pump.

 

[Ric]

Well if you're complaining about E-10 wait till they start with the E-85 that should be a blast getting equipment changed over so it will run.

 

[bjc]

I'm not sure what it is, but they sell (pure) 50:1 and 87 Octane Gasoline.

 

[Rivets]

Have E-85 here now and it is driving everyone nuts. Lucky you have to drive 35 miles to get it. You want to see coroded carbs and bad viton needles and seats?