Questionjohn,
just wanted to say thanks for the tip.great response time! but what does the rags in the tank
do, keep out moisture? whats the purpose of the OIL in fuel?
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john,
when storing small engines should you leave
fuel in engine or drain completely? on 2 stroke
engines i have been told it is good to leave fuel
in engine because carb diaphrams keep from drying
out and getting brittle from oil in the fuel.
on 4 strokes as well as 2 stroke an empty carb
collects moisture and corrodes parts and leaves
residue in float bowl and needle and seat area when left without fuel.
which is best? drain or not? what is the shortest amount of time you can store an engine without taking precautions? thanks for the advice!
gary- runrunningmarathon@yahoo.com
Answer -
Hello Gary:
Storing a 4-cycle Engine.: Run a 1/4 Tank of 32:1 Fuel Mix through the Engine Until the Engine Quits. Then Try Several time to Restart. Change the Spark Plug. Take Shop Rags(any Lint Free Rags will do) and Stuff into the Gas Tank. This will Winterize the Engine for 1yr or Better. I have Stored Spare Mowers for 14mo this way and havent had but 1 with a Starting Problem. Storing a 2-cycle is the Same as the 4-cycle Engine. Run the Engine Until it Quits and then Try to Restart Several Times. Stuff Shop Rag into the Tank. Change the Fuel filter Each Time after Storage. The Fuel Filter is the Cause of Many Carburator Problems. You can Stor the Equipment No More Than 6 Weeks with out Operating the Equipment. After that Time you will Start to have Problems with the Carburator. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Asistance. Thanks.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
Answer Hello Gary:
The Oil in the Fuel Coats the Internal Components of the Carburator and Helps Prevent Corrosion. The Rags Keep Moisture out of the Tank. If Fuel Mix is Left in the Carburators the Oil Starts to Seperate from the Gas After about 4 to 6 weeks and Starts to Turn Gummy. The Time for the Oil and Gas to Seperate Depends on the Brand of Oil. The Longest Time I have seen for the Oil and Gas to Start Seperating in Carburators is about 10 weeks. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Thanks for the Review.
Best Wishes and Good Luck
Respectfully
John
