Can you turn off the gas to let the carb run dry before storing it
223677
Yes you can but also there are many gas stabilizers in the market you can use to avoid the gum and long term storage.
804426
Yes, the gas stays on until you close the lid and the can mechanism with it.
1373726
I would unplug it. If you are starting your engine just so that you have some lubrication, think again. Just starting your engine and not putting a load on it created cylinder wash. Your oil needs to get hot so that any condensation formed will evaporate and not create oxidation in your engine. Oil needs to get hot so as not to varnish inside your bearing. Best thing to do with a stored vehicle is to drive it around for a half a day once every two months so that brakes don't stick, wheel bearings, o rings, hoses, belts, etc, don,t dry out, oxidize and fail.
171045
NO, but the manifold holds a large amount of gas, I suggest shutting valve and using gas in line.
1085518
I just let it run till the gas was out. I don't plan on changing the oil till the beginning of the next season.
106933
Yes I have done it without any issues. I don't set my dishwaher to heat dry though so I don't know if that would hurt the gasket.
757640
The instructions warn you not to let it run dry. I can only assume that it will damage the heater if you do.
1773506
I'm sure you can but the fuel solids have this fishy smell and also its air tight pack makes me believe it will dry up as you leave it exposed. I don't think its good idea to cut it with a knife you'll be using with your food neither. Unless it is an absolute necessity I wouldn't try to split the fuel, rather, I will use each to maximum efficiency.
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You can remove the element to make it go out, it is a catalytic reaction causing the heat and that is interrupted by removing the element. However, your fuel will just continue to evaporate about as fast as it would have burnt anyways, this is not a sealed unit and wont hold fuel for more than a day or two unlitYou can adjust the heat by adjusting the tightness of the bag, or removing it completely, more oxygen, more heat, but too little will mean it goes out. Hope this helps
1966618
You turn gas off at the tank, there will only be some gas left in the poll after that. That is how you turn gas off. If you are camping put a lantern on top of post and light it,after gas is shut off lantern will burn till all gas is out of the poll, about 10 to 15 minutes . Hope this helps.
383574
The fuel tank is removable. I'm not sure about leaving the heater running as I never did that.
160135
You can keep everything on as normal during the gas off procedure. Once activated, you will need to leave the space being treated for the duration of the treatment process.
798782
I have actually left gas in the generator tank (Generac 5500) for over a year with no problem. The generator has a gas shutoff valve, so I actually shut it off and run the supply line dry (takes about 5 minutes) prior to storing it in my shed for the next emergency event. This clears the carburetor and gas supply line. Hope this helps!
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Any gasoline powered generator will suffer from stale gas if not used regularly. After use, you should run it until the carb is dry and drain the tank.I converted my Generac generator to propane just for this reason. It gets used maybe once a year and gasoline will go stale and turn to jelly in the carb.For that reason, I converted mine to propane and had to use it earlier this year after sitting for almost a year. It started on the first pull and powered my whole house without problems.So the answer is, either buy a propane powered generator in the first case or be prepared to spend another $200 or so to convert any generator to propane. Any gasoline powered generator will suffer from stale gas if not used regularly. After use, you should run it until the carb is dry and drain the tank.I converted my Generac generator to propane just for this reason. It gets used maybe once a year and gasoline will go stale and turn to jelly in the carb.For that reason, I converted mine to propane and had to use it earlier this year after sitting for almost a year. It started on the first pull and powered my whole house without problems.So the answer is, either buy a propane powered generator in the first... » Read More Any gasoline powered generator will suffer from stale gas if not used regularly. After use, you should run it until the carb is dry and drain the tank.I converted my Generac generator to propane just for this reason. It gets used maybe once a year and gasoline will go stale and turn to jelly in the carb.For that reason, I converted mine to propane and had to use it earlier this year after sitting for almost a year. It started on the first pull and powered my whole house without problems.So the answer is, either buy a propane powered generator in the first case or be prepared to spend another $200 or so to convert any generator to propane. « Show Less
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yes make sure it is dry . I have even repaired Small gas tanks for lawn mowers
313914
It really depends on the appliance. I always shut off the bulk tank and leave the appliance on until it slows. The larger the appliance the sooner it runs out. A Grill, less than a minute. A Stove on high less than a minute. A lantern, a little more than a minute. A Mini- lantern a few minutes.
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I am actually planning on doing the same with mine. I figure with a little imagination you could rig it up. I'm gona try to put into utility room and put a Y on my dryer vent hose and run the dryer and generator both out of the dryer vent. So my wife won't have to go outside in bad conditions to crank generator. I plan on only running mine on propane anyway unless I have to use gas so I don't gum up carb.