Join Date: Jun 2014
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CANADA
09-24-14, 11:50 AM
#1
storing lawn tractor & lawnmower for winter
I've heard it's good to run the engine out of fuel completely and store for winter.
Also, I may do an oil change to avoid dirty oil staying in over winter.
Is it worth adding any supplements?
Doesn't the engine need a bit of fuel or something left in the chambers to avoid rust?
Also, I may do an oil change to avoid dirty oil staying in over winter.
Is it worth adding any supplements?
Doesn't the engine need a bit of fuel or something left in the chambers to avoid rust?
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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WI
09-24-14, 12:18 PM
#2
I run my snow blower and lawn mower dry before off-season storage but not all do.
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 9,607
CANADA
09-24-14, 01:29 PM
#5
Since burning only premium fuel in my small four stroke engines I have done nothing except turn off the fuel shut off if there is one and cover it with a tarp.
Two stroke I will use premium fuel and put stabilizer in the last fuel tank then dump the tank into the next season's engine.
The difference is that when regular fuel sits for one seaon the tank smells like c*ap and with premium smells like new.
Two stroke I will use premium fuel and put stabilizer in the last fuel tank then dump the tank into the next season's engine.
The difference is that when regular fuel sits for one seaon the tank smells like c*ap and with premium smells like new.
GregH.........HVAC/R Tech
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,286
OH
09-24-14, 01:44 PM
#6
Since you list as non U.S., you probably do not have to deal with ethanol gas. That is a plus for you. Warm the engine and change the oil before storage. Add Seafoam to the gas. Run it long enough for the Seafoam to get into the carb. A full tank of fuel reduces condensation in the tank over the winter months. Finally, use a battery maintainer to keep your battery charged and eliminate the chance of it freezing.
Woody
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