If you keep fuel in this, won't the gas get stale? My lawn mower won't start after a couple months if I leave gas in it.
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You can purchase fuel stabilizer (sold at auto stores, Walmart, Lowes, etc.) Just add the correct amount to your gasoline tank, cap the tank and give the generator a few shakes to mix the stabilizer with your gasoline. The gasoline in my generator is ten months old and with the gasoline stabilizer added to it, I am able to start the generator without any problems.
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Treat gas with Stabil or equivalent fuel stabilizer. Available at auto parts stores. Start and run unit every month for 5 or 10 minutes and top off tank after each run.
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Yes, I think if you leave gas in it for an extended period of time you will have the same condition that you mentioned happened to your lawn mower.Gasoline in any type of small power equipment when left sitting will go stale. Then comes the poor running, hard or no starting condition. This is usually followed by a few choice swear words and good smash with a 2 x4.Then put it out to the curb.....
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yes, the gas canister has to breathe a bit, otherwise the gas can explode. Also, be advised the ethanol in the gas can turn into water causing damage to your gasoline appliance. try not to store gasoline over long periods of time.
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Yes. While the engine is running, shut off the fuel supply line and wait until the engine dies. That will clear the engine of fuel. Then disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor and drain the tank into a bucket or gas can. Sorry it took so long to reply. I was out of town. If you are draining your unit for storage, it is safe to put a fuel stabilizer in the fuel and store it still in a well ventilated place. If you are shipping it then the purge method above is ideal. I have also found this generator runs better on ethanol free fuel. It stays tuned longer and runs cooler.
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watch the type of gas you use I've had no problem with mine I get my fuel from the marina because of no alcohol in the fuel it will gum up the carb
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A good way to remove gas is to use a siphon pump like that used for filling kerosine heaters. Then run the engine until it runs out of the remaining fuel that will clear the line and carburator. I would store it dry for long term with no use.
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I had no issue with smell, I would suggest setting outside and letting it off gas for a few days
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Selling it while the battery still works and buy a proper gas mower. My battery did burst one month after it was no longer covered by warranty...
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Please don't buy this machine. Yes it can , but the fuel system dissolves in gasoline. the gas cap and fuel line break down if I don't drain the fuel when I store it for a month or so. I have had two gas leaks so far.
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I've used gas that has 10% ethanol all last summer and fall, no problems yet.I had a Stihl leaf blower get a bad fuel line because of the ethanol before, the line dry rotted and cracked. Stihl replaced it for free with a rubber that wouldn't dry out.
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Hi Shawn,Yes. If water gets in to fuel you just run the mixture through the funnel. What comes out (into a suitable, dry container) will be fuel. Any water that was in the fuel will remain in the funnel. Just dump that into a container for proper disposal, wipe the funnel dry and you're done. You've given your gasoline new life! Janette
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If you setup and balance everything right probably less than 2 minutes or less however,you'll have some residual fluid leftover in the funnel hen done so find a pare container somewhere to put the funnel so it can drain while you wrap up\seal your containers. This residual leftover fuel may or may not filter and drain out as I've noticed when doing gasoline so, rather than wait I find a safe place\resealable container and dispose of it.
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Gas is probably still good. I would run the gas out, add new gas then add PRI-G if you plan further storage.
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It's not recommend . I was told by the company to use an Ethanol treatment in the gas. This generator you do not mix oil in the gas . That means it needs oil put in it .
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Might be a little close to the gas range. It could go off. Try it and see. May end up moving it further away
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I'm like Phil - I had to buy a new mower. My battery lasted a little over a year. I've read other comments that said the same. One person did mention that they contacted Ryobi and they sent him a new battery because they know this is a problem. I wish I would have tried that before giving the mower away. I kept my battery charging at all times - maybe that was the problem? I now own a gas mower and it actually isn't as painful or messy as I remember it being when I was younger and it uses very little gas.
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I encountered this problem and while reading the manual I found that fresh gas must be used for proper operation. I replaced the gas and it performed well.
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So far we've had no problems with this lawn mower. You might want to check the gas type or air filter.