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the engine systems. If that gasoline in your engine deteriorates during
storage, you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system
components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be left in your fuel tank and carburetor
without causing functional problems will vary with factors such as gasoline
blend, storage temperatures and the amount of fuel in the tank. The air in a
partially filled fuel tank will promote fuel deterioration, as will warm storage
temperatures. Fuel problems may occur in a few months or sooner if the
gasoline was not fresh when the tank was filled.
Adding a gasoline stabilizer that is formulated for this purpose can extend fuel
storage life. Deterioration problems can also be avoided by draining the fuel
tank and carburetor prior to storage.
ADDING A GASOLINE STABILIZER
1. Fill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline. If the tank is only partially filled, air in
the tank will promote fuel deterioration during storage.
2. Add gasoline stabilizer. Ensure that the instructions for that product
are followed.
3. Run the engine outdoors for 10 minutes to ensure that treated gasoline
has replaced the untreated gasoline in the carburetor.
4. Stop the engine.
REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
1. Check the engine as described in the section Operation - Before
Starting the Engine.
2. If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with
fresh gasoline.
2.1 If you keep a container of gasoline for refuelling, ensure that it
contains only fresh gasoline.
2.2 Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate over time, causing hard
starting (see Fuel).
3. If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine
will smoke briefly at start up. This is normal.
