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Re: Best way to store small engine

To: cornerexit <cornerexit@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Best way to store small engine
From: Dave & M <rusd@velocitus.net>
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2007 13:31:48 -0700
Number three.

Dave Russell

cornerexit wrote:
> I have a portable generator (10hp, B&S gas engine) that gets used only
> occasionally. It may sit for two or three years then get used for a week or
> two etc.
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> What is the best storage strategy to keep the carburetor functioning
> properly?
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> 
> 1.    Use stabil in the fuel mix hoping this keeps the carb from gumming
> up. Sometimes this method seems to work and other times it gums up even with
> the stabil over a period of years.
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> 
> 2.    Run the carb completely dry before storage. Sometimes this method
> seems to dry out the gaskets and screw up the carb anyway it seems.
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> 3.    Use stabil in the fuel mix and force myself to dig the darn thing
> out once a year and run it. I don't like this idea of course.
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> What say you?
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> 
> Wayne




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