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From: Land O Lakes, FL
Originally Posted by Budman05' timestamp='1301058069' post='20395593
[quote name='Budman05' timestamp='1301058031' post='20395591']
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
Yes, anything with gas in it. The gas turns to maple syrup on the bottom and clogs everything up. The other option is to put Stabil in the gas. I do that for my generator and chainsaw because I may need them at any given moment.
Yeah that ^^^^
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Did you just quote and agree with yourself?
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Small engine manufacturers are saying gasoline is stable for 30 days. After that, throw it out.
This may be a little overkill though. Also, keep your oil in the unit until the next season and change it before using it the first time. If you want to warm it up, so it will flow out better, that is fine, but change it once its warm. Also, do not mess with the drain plug on the bottom of the engine, they are a bear to get out and strip easily. Plus they are dirty and let dirt into your engine if you are not careful. Remove the dipstick, tip the mower on its side, making sure the air filter is pointing towards the sky, and let the oil come out the drain tube.
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 62,266
Likes: 2,167
From: Land O Lakes, FL
Originally Posted by Budman05' timestamp='1301058069' post='20395593
[quote name='Budman05' timestamp='1301058031' post='20395591']
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
Yes, anything with gas in it. The gas turns to maple syrup on the bottom and clogs everything up. The other option is to put Stabil in the gas. I do that for my generator and chainsaw because I may need them at any given moment.
Yeah that ^^^^
[/quote]
Did you just quote and agree with yourself?
[/quote]
Small engine manufacturers are saying gasoline is stable for 30 days. After that, throw it out.
This may be a little overkill though. Also, keep your oil in the unit until the next season and change it before using it the first time. If you want to warm it up, so it will flow out better, that is fine, but change it once its warm. Also, do not mess with the drain plug on the bottom of the engine, they are a bear to get out and strip easily. Plus they are dirty and let dirt into your engine if you are not careful. Remove the dipstick, tip the mower on its side, making sure the air filter is pointing towards the sky, and let the oil come out the drain tube.
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 62,266
Likes: 2,167
From: Land O Lakes, FL
Originally Posted by Budman05' timestamp='1301058069' post='20395593
[quote name='Budman05' timestamp='1301058031' post='20395591']
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
Yes, anything with gas in it. The gas turns to maple syrup on the bottom and clogs everything up. The other option is to put Stabil in the gas. I do that for my generator and chainsaw because I may need them at any given moment.
Yeah that ^^^^
[/quote]
Did you just quote and agree with yourself?
[/quote]
Small engine manufacturers are saying gasoline is stable for 30 days. After that, throw it out.
This may be a little overkill though. Also, keep your oil in the unit until the next season and change it before using it the first time. If you want to warm it up, so it will flow out better, that is fine, but change it once its warm. Also, do not mess with the drain plug on the bottom of the engine, they are a bear to get out and strip easily. Plus they are dirty and let dirt into your engine if you are not careful. Remove the dipstick, tip the mower on its side, making sure the air filter is pointing towards the sky, and let the oil come out the drain tube.
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 62,266
Likes: 2,167
From: Land O Lakes, FL
Originally Posted by Budman05' timestamp='1301058069' post='20395593
[quote name='Budman05' timestamp='1301058031' post='20395591']
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
[quote name='3AFL S2K' timestamp='1301057828' post='20395577']
Are you supposed to drain a lawn mower over the winter?
Yes, anything with gas in it. The gas turns to maple syrup on the bottom and clogs everything up. The other option is to put Stabil in the gas. I do that for my generator and chainsaw because I may need them at any given moment.
Yeah that ^^^^
[/quote]
Did you just quote and agree with yourself?
[/quote]
Small engine manufacturers are saying gasoline is stable for 30 days. After that, throw it out.
This may be a little overkill though. Also, keep your oil in the unit until the next season and change it before using it the first time. If you want to warm it up, so it will flow out better, that is fine, but change it once its warm. Also, do not mess with the drain plug on the bottom of the engine, they are a bear to get out and strip easily. Plus they are dirty and let dirt into your engine if you are not careful. Remove the dipstick, tip the mower on its side, making sure the air filter is pointing towards the sky, and let the oil come out the drain tube.