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Store lawn mower with full or empty tank? Joe 09-25-2007
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Posted by Pete C. on September 25, 2007, 5:53 pm
Joe wrote:
>
> I've heard that you should use up all of the gas in the tank before
> it's stored for the winter but I watched this Youtube video and the
> guy says Briggs and Stratton recommends to fill the tank before
> storage. What is the CW on this?
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY_vg5zvcrQ
>
> Here's the Briggs and Stratton site which says to only do so if you
> use their special additive.
>
> http://www.briggsandstratton.com/display/router.asp?DocID=69956

My normal technique is to shut off the fuel valve and run the carb dry,
while keeping the tank full with gas and Sta-Bil. I don't generally have
any problems. I think keeping the tank full with stabilized fuel helps
prevent rust in the tank if it's a metal tank, obviously not a factor
for a plastic one. Running the carb dry keeps gunk from forming as the
gas slowly evaporates.

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Posted by Phisherman on September 25, 2007, 6:55 pm

>I've heard that you should use up all of the gas in the tank before
>it's stored for the winter but I watched this Youtube video and the
>guy says Briggs and Stratton recommends to fill the tank before
>storage. What is the CW on this?
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY_vg5zvcrQ
>
>Here's the Briggs and Stratton site which says to only do so if you
>use their special additive.
>
>http://www.briggsandstratton.com/display/router.asp?DocID=69956


My father used to drain the mower tank, fill with kerosene, and store
for the winter months. The mower still runs after 40 years. I fill
the tank, add Stabil, run the engine for a few minutes, then store.

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on September 25, 2007, 7:24 pm
>
>>I've heard that you should use up all of the gas in the tank before
>>it's stored for the winter but I watched this Youtube video and the
>>guy says Briggs and Stratton recommends to fill the tank before
>>storage. What is the CW on this?
>>
>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TY_vg5zvcrQ
>>
>>Here's the Briggs and Stratton site which says to only do so if you
>>use their special additive.
>>
>>http://www.briggsandstratton.com/display/router.asp?DocID=69956
>
>
> My father used to drain the mower tank, fill with kerosene, and store
> for the winter months. The mower still runs after 40 years. I fill
> the tank, add Stabil, run the engine for a few minutes, then store.


How do you manage the kerosene in the spring? Siphon it out? Or...?



Posted by Dave Bugg on September 25, 2007, 9:12 pm
Joe wrote:
> I've heard that you should use up all of the gas in the tank before
> it's stored for the winter but I watched this Youtube video and the
> guy says Briggs and Stratton recommends to fill the tank before
> storage. What is the CW on this?

I've always stored my gas-powered tools filled with gas. I always use
gasoline that has been treated with Sta-bil.
--
Dave
www.davebbq.com



Posted by hobbes on September 26, 2007, 6:26 am
> Joe wrote:
> > I've heard that you should use up all of the gas in the tank before
> > it's stored for the winter but I watched this Youtube video and the
> > guy says Briggs and Stratton recommends to fill the tank before
> > storage. What is the CW on this?
>
> I've always stored my gas-powered tools filled with gas. I always use
> gasoline that has been treated with Sta-bil.
> --
> Davewww.davebbq.com

Me too. I usally put the Stabil into the empty petrol container first
before I go to the filling station. That way the Stabil is mixed well
and acts on the "fresh" petrol. I have never had any issues with
petrol deposits. I just store the mower over winter basically "as is".
Half full, full or empty ....

Best, Mike.


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