How To Winterize a Chainsaw, Weedeater, Blower or Trimmer

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@number1Schumacherfan]

Thanks for the video. I purposely went and bought E0 fuel today specifically ahead of winter for all of my Stihl products. Do I need to worry about fuel stabilizer etc if I put this fresh E0 fuel in and put them to bed for winter? Thanks!

[@dapsapsrp]

I drain the tank and then run the engines dry every year regardless if it is 2 stroke or 4 stroke. I never leave fuel in them. Also I only run ethanol free 2 cycle gas mix in my 2 strokes. This method has never let me down and all of my equipment, which includes 3 mowers, chainsaw, chipper.shredder, 2 tillers, trimmer and blower always start when I need them again.

[@beta6024]

How do you run an engine dry if there is no gas in a tank? Pulling a cord a few times?

[@Gary_in_NoVA]

Same for me. Also, I will pull the spark plug and squirt fogging oil into the cylinder and pull the start cord a few times to distribute the fog. Then, replace the plug.

[@duckfromthebackyard9921]

@@beta6024even if there isnt gas in tank there is still gas in the carb

[@sydnick6696]

These videos are some of the most relevant and useful videos on the internet. Great stuff !! Five beer rating.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@markjohnson7508]

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[@jaco7675]

This guy is so good, his power tools even start AFTER he takes all the gas out of them. Mine don’t start when I’ve got gas in them. SMH.

[@africanhistory]

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[@gunterbecker8528]

Get it serviced occasionally

[@mikhailkalashnikov4599]

The info on this channel is THE BEST!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

WOW! Thank You...

[@geraldbasford6713]

Steve you have no idea how much help you have been with my repair shop.I'm 76 retired construction and motor head.I started repairing small engines for my neighbors and friends well the word got out and nobodys doing it here in The Napa Valley. I'm self taught and you have really been a lifesaver to educate me on proper repair procedures.I do a fair amount of repairs now. I watch all your videos. You are the man THANKS

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

WOW! Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@duanereising3026]

It only makes perfect sense...clear out the fuel lines and empty out the carburetor by burning it all the way out of the carburetor and fuel filter all at the same time!...I'm a professional tree climber and I would endorse your ideas ... thumbs up... again thanks...

[@gordonspooner9723]

Steve, been watching your vids for years. Thanks, have even sent a tip or two. YOU HAVE SAVED ME $$$ ON REPAIRS‼️ Just wanna add that I NEVER use ethanol laced gas, always non-ethanol. This eliminates 90% of your small engine, 2/4 stroke, engine issues.

[@thepitpatrol]

Best advice and teaching on KZbin.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Oh, stop it, you're making me blush! But seriously, thank you for the compliment. I try my best to provide the best advice and teaching on KZbin, and it's great to hear that you appreciate it. I'll keep working hard to keep you entertained and informed!

[@thepitpatrol]

@StevesSmallEngineSaloon thank you, Steve. I meant every word. In a venue that seems to have been taken over by kids and nuts, it's just nice to have someone that entertains and teaches and that our whole family can watch. God bless you and yours.

[@garysumlin8355]

That is the best advice you have given to the people that works

[@robertglass7969]

New John Deere riding mower owner AND weedwhacker owner. Your tips are very informative and helpful! Thsnks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@johnmc457]

I have left treated gas in my equipment over the winter for 20+ yrs and I never have any problems starting in late spring.

[@mattwaters6987]

Same here for all my small 2 and 4 stroke engines. Only 91 octane non ethanol with stabilizer. 👍

[@Mike-ip8hg]

Just watched video about storing your toys over winter .Your spot on it is the best way I've always started mine regularly over winter never had a problem when the season starts.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

That is awesome!

[@allenr265]

I got 4 chainsaw's, 2 weedwakers, 2 leaf blowers, 2 lawnmowers, 2 lawn tractors, 2 outboard motors. Because we have multiple properties. Had problems with fuel stabilizer coagulating. Now I always use the highest octane gaz super gaz. No issues never gonna use regular gaz in my small engines again. Samething for my 4 wheeler, ski-doo, and dirtbike.

[@_Seagie]

great advice👍🏻periodically starting is better than storing for long periods

[@brianjohnson217]

Thank you Steve for the tips on winterising two stroke engines on garden equipment . I've always done most of what you suggest but never emptied the primer bulb and shuck the machine whilst the engine is running. First class tips from a top class small engine mechanic

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@USNveteran]

Another great tip thanks Steve. I live in the south eastern US, but run Sta Bil in my small equipment fuel year round. In the off season I try to start them once every 1-2 weeks & let run for about 5 minutes. Have never had a problem. FLY NAVY!!!

[@Rottidog68]

Wicked ventilation, fans, doors open, windows open... and that damn cricket! Good video Steve.... Cheers!

[@richsmith7821]

Ive emptied my 2 strokes everytime i have used them for 20 years,i still have the same weedeater,starts everytime

[@drizler]

That’s what I’ve always tried to remember to do.

[@joekennedy9647]

I have fourth small tools not going to start them all over and over. Put sea foam in and run dry. Never failed for years and years

[@ballyscanlon]

@@joekennedy9647 joe. can you describe the steps with seafoam you do? thanks

[@joekennedy9647]

Put approximately one ounce per gallon of fuel in with your normal mix. We go on the heavier side most times. Then we run the equipment dry for storage. The sea foam is supposed to help keep the fuel stabilizer but will also clean small amounts of build up as well. I can’t prove it but we use it every year and hasn’t failed us for almost ten years. We have four saws and many trimmer weed eaters etc...

[@larryscarry411]

I've never empty my chain saw because it's mixed an I used higher grade gasoline I've done this for over 23 years for my sthil! Works as it should , but I add seafoam before starting it up In the spring!

[@cbr600rrturbo]

I've never seen this technique, I've always just ran it with stabilizer, you're never to old to learn

[@kenweinacht7099]

Been Winterizing and summerizing with the Banquet for 40 years. I agree with Steve wholeheartedly, it works. Thanks Steve

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@nonyabiz2777]

Nice work. The accent and your delivery is perfect. Bravo sir. Subbed for sure. Greetings from Loveland Colorado U.S.A. We love our brothers and sisters up north.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thank you!

[@davec.3198]

I use fresh non-ethanol mix. Add stabilizer. Run the engine a little to get it through the carb. Put it on the shelf with tanks full, to decrease condensation. I've never not had an engine start right up in the spring. My saws get used all year, with the exception of my pole saw.

[@jdubya54]

Hi Steve. Jim's tip. I stabilize my fuel all year long, then you don't have to worry about the small equipment that you don't use all the time, like a tiller, or snow blower. My cans always have treated fuel. Mid summer I just half dose the cans

[@CP-os1pc]

I never winterize anything have had weed whacker ten years, lawnmower for years, I think one key is I use ethanol free gas and a quality oil, also I start them on occasion during our short winters

[@Whateva67]

C P yup,we have 94 at chevron here in British Columbia,I use it in my lawnmower and all three of my saws😎

[@BearE9090]

Great video. I never realized that putting the choke on when running it dry helps. Thanks.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@dylanmoore5258]

Thanks, I did what you said I’m 17, and learning a lot didn’t use stabalizer ran it sorta press the bulb a few times extra for fuel first time storing my gas trimmer and blowers thanks😊

[@vvcitizen9450]

I have a Lawnboy 2 stroke, mix ratio is 32:1, I use this same gas in all of my 2 stroke equipment, weed eater, leaf blower, etc., At the end of the season I just leave the gas mix in the equipment. I do not run the tank dry, I never have any problem starting the equipment in the spring. I believe that the oil in the 2 cycle mix helps prevent gum from forming during the off season. Just my two cents.

[@marshman5319]

This site and information is a gold mine to me thanks Steve for the time and information you’ve provided......top stuff as always👍👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@Magnabee97]

Another helpful video. You’re an invaluable resource for power equipment maintenance,saving people from aggravation and spending money. You’ve done that for me . Thanks Steve. Keep those videos coming.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

Glad you are showing people the right way. So much misinformation out there. Thanks Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@tilmonhensley443]

YOU'RE A BIG HELP TO ME, YOU LEARN ME SOMETHING NEW ALL THE TIME. ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS. PEACE FRM N.C.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@henryparrott2447]

Great job Mr. Steve(bad choice on beer 🍺). Learned so much here. THANKS 👍 😊

[@GrimmGhost]

Thumbs up. Pretty much how I learned to evacuate the fuel from a machine that wont be used for awhile. Not sure if it's necessary, but an old time thing I'd add was to pull the spark plug and pour a cap-full/teaspoon of 2 cycle oil into the cylinder and crank it over a good dozen times. A winter can turn into a year or several years before you know it. One more thing; when in a humid climate, toss a silicone moisture absorbing pack (that comes in the box with your new boots, shoes, electronic gizmo...) into your chainsaw case when storing away.

[@Imjussaiyanbro]

Got my mower and weedeater running thanks to your videos this is the final step I needed thanks 🙏

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad I could help

[@ChildrensSongStorytimeCorner]

Excellent video Steve. As a small engine tech myself, I wish people would follow this but as we both know, it’s hard enough to get them to use fuel stabilizer alone with their high test gas!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Well said!

[@cle569]

But but the pure gas is cheap insurance....

[@iainbrown4945]

Always relevant info when you watch this very under-rated channel ?

[@iainbrown4945]

( that question mark is just a typo )

[@swamijis1]

BROTHER STEVE YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND KEEP THE VIDS COMING GOD BLESS

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@aldoclausi3955]

Fun video to watch. A good tip on small engines is to pull the starter rope till you feel compression. It blocks off the intake and exhaust ports on 2 cycle and closes the valves on 4 cycle. This way no moisture, critters or other foreign stuff gets into the cylinder.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

I like it, Thank You...

[@61hink]

Steve - I don't know whether you read new comments on old videos but it's winterizing time of year and a great time to try an experiment. Pick a piece of two stroke equipment and put some Bottled ethanol-free fuel in it like TruFuel. I don't want you to use best practice, I want you to be sloppy. You should fill it to the top so there's no air in the tank deteriorating the fuel but I want you to fill it only halfway. A quarter way if you want. Just run it enough so that the fuel gets through the system and then leave it until spring. No exercising it. Just leave it and see how she starts come springtime. I think it'll start just fine and may turn you into a convert.

[@lawman5511]

As an owner of five small engines, I appreciate this channel. Shops around here charge about $95.00 in troubleshoot a problem. I’ve already saved at least two trips to the shop and fixed a long standing surge problem on a power washer. Thanks, Steve.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@graypistachio4141]

Hit the thumbs up before the video started Steve! Just know you're bringing the best advise

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@muzzaball]

Words of wisdom Steve, thanks for sharing, cheers mate.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

My pleasure

[@regalbowman3143]

Thankyou for having the most informative small engine site on You Tube

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@tnzayatz6579]

Great video. I, like many use non-ethanol gas, add stabilizer, but also pull the spark plug, add maybe 1/2 teaspoon of oil and pull the starter to coat the cylinder. Doing this for 65 years, and engines still start after storage.

[@crespow1990]

I love your honesty, I love your thought process. Exercising your equipment is so smart. Only way to go

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@WriterGaming]

I normally use the engines throughout the winter, but I never take any gas out of them. They always fire up great every year.

[@mattwaters6987]

Thanks Steve. This is all good to know advice. 👍

[@dougm1985]

i put marine stabilizer in my gas jug, i've never had a problem starting my 2 cycle toys, the next year. also, my tractor , and snow blower has the same treatment. minus the oil. love the channel .

[@Rottidog68]

The marine stabilizer may be better for ethanol blended gas. Ethanol absorbs water, stabilizer helps restrict water from contaminating the fuel. Being marine 'grade' or whatever I'd guess it has extra water repellent properties.

[@SniperLogic]

I actually have to ‘summerize’ my chain saws& leaf blowers. They get a workout fall & winter. Southern USA.

[@jamesb3092]

Pull the plug and add a shot of oil to the top of your piston to keep rings lubed during the storage period. The only other thing I would do. Thanks for the shake trick, never tried that but I will next time. Great 👍 video Steve!

[@karlrovey]

That's what my manual suggests.

[@ryanjustus1832]

every winter I take my equipment and cut what i couldn't during the summer or go expand something new that I've never done before. i always find something to do for my equipment.

[@lukep6017]

Excellent VIDEO. Exercise for everyone and everything. Great advice.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@johnclyne6350]

I use marine grade Stabil fuel stabilizer with Star Tron fuel enzyme in all my stored fuel. I add it before pumping 91 octane into my 5 gallon jug for small engine use. The fuel is winterized & leave it in there & when I use it again in the spring it fires right back up.

[@jasonbocchi7736]

Thanks so much, amazing content. I will use the first method and simply start the machines up every month. Back thanks so much.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Best of luck!

[@CRV1958]

Very good advice. Many years ago, We had constant problems with our small mixers and gas saws and a mechanic showed us this same technique. We do it faithfully always. Even if we are using the machine again in a month or so, we run it dry and never have problems starting any of our equipment. Simple, but great advice and saved us many hours of trying to get mortar mixers, concrete mixers, gas saws etc. to start. Thanks.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on.....

[@drillkjh]

We don't have this problem in Southeast Texas. Or should i say fortune. It doesn't get cold enough to be able to put our equipment up for the "winter". Steve just found your channel and loving it. I started at the first video and working my way to the most recent.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@DtKnize]

Thanks Steve, you are the best, I've learned so much from you. Now I feel like a pro working on small engines!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@leoschneider3570]

I have a nice stihl br 450 backpack blower, I actually use it during the winter to clean up after my snowblower

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@allanfarr]

I unplug mine and set it on a shelf. Ready for spring.

[@behtypa]

Now it's OFFICIAL. You are my the most favorite Canadian! :-)

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@BearE9090]

I've never chocked it & started it a few times when I winterized it. Graet tip, thanks again Steve.

[@steven-ky2ps]

I just run all the fuel out of my stuff, pump the primer out as much as I can, then put a little wd-40 in the tank (you can buy it by the gallon), pump the primer full of the wd-40, put on full choke, and pull the cord about 10 times to get the wd-40 sucked into the internals of the carburetor, and then pour the remainder of the wd-40 back into the container, and done. This way you can store it for years, and she'll be good to go when you want to use it.

[@clwnthr]

Great suggestion, thanks, much appreciated.

[@Moroni108]

Your videos are so incredibly awesome!!! Thank You McBrother!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You... and You're Welcome...

[@dancagle2533]

A small engine repair guy, in Pryor, Ok., told me he didn't use stabilizers over winter. He did start his equipment now and then. I keep my equipment inside. I do not use stabilizer and I do start the equipment now and then. I have no spring starting problems.

[@tlpoutdoorsman]

Nice job Steve! Been doing it for year's, just would add... buy and use only clear premium gas

[@novisnick6928]

Thanks again, I’m an exercise my tools kind of guy! Which in turn gives me all the exercises I desire! LOL Down here in the deep south so draining and emptying isn’t worth it. Brass almost grows year round.

[@geraldbasford6713]

You get to Napa and the beer is on me for real

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Deal!

[@larrysiers9369]

i like the exercise method.....makes lots of sense and much easier to do....

[@843292]

You're the best Steve! Thanks for all you do!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@blueglide1]

Thanks Steve good info,cheers from Wisconsin!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

My pleasure!

[@LLuE88]

On my outboard, 2 cycle, engine they put into extra large capital letters DO NOT RUN ENGINE to completely dry out carburetor, it will not keep proper lubrication available for the last minute of run time. for storage purposes just drain bowl or remove bowl to drain and leave open to atmosphere for several days to dry out. So far this has worked with no hiccups that I'm aware of for 60 ++ years. regards

[@orbea42]

This is a good video. I am a newbie with chainsaws and this is very straight forward and simple to understand. Thank you Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@curtwhite876]

...so many great tips on this channel.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@keitha.9788]

Use Ethanol-Free Gas! Ethanol absorbs moisture which causes corrosion on the internal metal parts. Ethanol is also not good on many rubber and plastic parts...

[@WBOS72]

Buy engineered gas, it is not just ethanol, its benzine.

[@apackwestbound5946]

@@WBOS72 Ok, that a new one to me. What do you mean by "engineered gas"?

[@elementalbioremediationinc21]

Apack Westbound he means synthetic gas. It comes in a can at your local Hardware. It’s been out for a couple years now. It’s expensive as hell but will not destabilize like gas.

[@galenmarek8287]

Stihl MotoMix is some of the best stuff for 2 strokes.

[@evanpapp93]

Steve ive been drinking with canadians for almost 10 years, labatt and canadian club of course. If you made a tutorial id watch it.

[@gagegarton6844]

Jar of Flies

[@appealingpit]

I run stabil in all my gas cans year round. When winter is near I run my weed eater out of gas. Then store is in shed in winter time. My lawn mowers I turn gas off let carburetor run out of gas. By summer equipment fires right up. Stabil is a great product.

[@MrWkendwarrior]

Steve...u continue to teach this ole dog new tricks!! I did NOT know about primer bulb pushing AFTER emptying the tank nor the multiple choke engaged to start to burn carb fuel! Great ideas! However, as i get older and osteoarthritis pain..and since I run most of my gas powered landscaping tools all year long, especially in the fall and winter w my blowers and chainsaws, (except weedwacker, edger, and hedge trimmer) tractors, snowblower, etc...and previously a boat, motorcycle...I had to try and MINIMIZE the time to winterize...so i compromised...albeit...if i could i would do your method to be honest! I now use a separate can of fresh premium fuel for 4 strokes, and smaller can for two strokes. I think smaller engines benefit from higher octane, maybe also less ethanol. Then I add Stabil fuel stabilizer, AND StarTron Ethanol Treatment...best of both worlds...all year round! A lot of my gear is old, so to eliminate carbon build up in combustion chamber , exhaust exits, and on valves of 4 strokes...i used Sea Foam...i add directly to the tank of each piece of equipment, then just use them, no need for winterizing or 10-15 mins spent watching Sea Foam burn away carbon deposits. The 1987 310-8 Kohler 10hp Wheel Horse tractor, prob north of 4-5,000 hours on it, ...2 carbs, fuel pumps, and extensive fuel line, filters, and tank cleaning..still gets cranky and can be hard starting, so a few squirts of Ether...and it fires up. The Sea Foam treatments help it to idle and throttle up a lot better! Last 10-12 yrs use it mostly for leaf and debris pickup and snow plowing...had to repair mower deck rot holes w sheetmetal and learned how to weld pretty good! Steve, always enjoy your videos, tis the season, so toasting you my friend...w a Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale, tomorrow maybe an Oktoberfest draft at one of the local breweries! 🍻

[@johnclarke6647]

Steve, I winterize my weed eater but I never winterize my blower or at least a few of my chainsaws. I move my chainsaws in and out of storage condition during the year. I never put any piece of two cycle or four cycle equipment into storage condition with any gas in the tank. I run them empty of gas (2 cycle) or shut off the fuel and run the carburetor dry( 4 cycly). I add fuel stabilizer in all gas, usually Briggs & Stratton's AFT fuel stabilizer. My normal formula is 1 ounce per gallon of premium, non-ethanol gas. I do not run ethanol gas in anything and I repeat anything, except my vehicles. I never rev up a two cycle engine when I am running it empty of gas, because it might run short of lubrication. I just let them idle until empty. My two cycle stuff comes out of storage quite easily. However they do smoke, slightly, because I add 1/2 ounce of Seafoam to the empty tank before I add any gas to it. The Seafoam will get rid of any varnish or gum created during its time in storage condition.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great tips! Thanks John...

[@Hawallanxx]

Never did any of this. Never had problems starting my equipment.

[@HermantjeB]

Nice video Steve!!! This channel is the best!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank you

[@realestateinfonet9041]

Excellent video! Great tips! Thanks!

[@ronyerke9250]

TYVM. I wish I had seen this video before my grandfather's chainsaw quit working. I guess now I get to try to fix it.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Tremendously well explained!! I do the same while even using ethanol free gas. I had my weed eater fuel lines eaten up by the ethanol in regular gas twice in 5 years. 15 years running now with ethanol free and still not a problem. Keep up the great work but i'm sure you'll stay busy cleaning carbs etc since I can't get my brothers to do that and they have problems every year! Some are just too lazy! lol Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@scottyakoubian9238]

My last step is to always add just a bit of oil in the cylinder with a flexible long neck oil can. Coat the sides of the cylinder then slowly exercise the piston to spread it. Then hand tighten the plug back on.

[@Gary_in_NoVA]

Me too. They make fogging oil in an aerosol can that works great. Coats better than liquid oil.

[@scottyakoubian9238]

@@Gary_in_NoVAI’ll check into that!

[@northerniltree]

I have found that 190 proof grain alcohol works best. It helps keep all the parts from sticking. For my power tools, though, I use a fuel stabilizer.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on....

[@GreenPowerFarm]

few questions......Can you do a beer review?.....& How many beers do & can you drink everyday?...BTW I love you videos & beer!....lol

[@pete2347]

Great video! Thanks Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are welcome!

[@Brett235]

The very best fuel I have found to run in 2 cycle engines is tru fuel. I left a half tank in my echo trimmer for 5 months and it busted right off. It's kind of expensive but worth it. I buy it by the gallon and use it all year long. I generally run my equipment out of gas before I leave them to set for extended periods of time.

[@piciu256]

I left pump gas in my chainsaw for a year and it started right up as well... Now I know better not to do it, but I didn't back then, 10 years has this thing been ran like that and the carb is still good 😁

[@andycurtis8748]

I go 1 step further with this . After engine is dry of fuel , I pull the plug and add a capful of 2 stroke oil and turn it over slowly with plug out , then replace plug . Just my 2 cents and probably overkill but I love oil ! Maybe oil will back flow into carb but I have never had a problem

[@devinmcgraw8811]

Great video steve! Thanks for all the tips

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@eddiealvarez5493]

Get down Steve ! Thanks for the heads up on the winterizing a chainsaw.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@johnphillips4342]

I always use Shell 93 hi-test octane fuel with stablizer in the mix. I belive the 93 octane fuel is ethanol free. I empty the fuel tank and start the engine to clesr the carburetor after each use to make sure there isn't any fuel left in the engine. Its a bit of a pain but it beats struggling to start the engine the next time I use the equipment. The only piece that gives me some issues is the chain saw because it doesn't have a primer bulb and it takes quite a few pulls of the engine to work the fuel up to the carburetor.

[@brucemyler2642]

Thanks Steve, You Da Man!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You rock!

[@Ranger-vv2jv]

I think evaporation will eliminate the last step.Could also rid a 2 stroke of oil lube in gas if we start it after it dies 6 times- 1 restart should be enough..A dry cylinder is never good.The stabil will take care of the rest Always enjoy your videos Steve I have learned a lot from you. God bless

[@wagonerjared]

I prefer VP pre mix that has no ethanol and stabilizer in it. 2 year shelf life. Never had an issue since I switched. If in doubt, run it out.

[@jancooper-fraser1996]

I was told by my stihl dealer not to use stabilizer. Instead I could store it with the premixed gas or if I'm using premium gas with no ethanol and the oil mix, I should add Seafoam and let it run for about 5 min. I don't know if it's available where you are - in in Ontario. I have an old snowblower that a neighbor tried to destroy by putting crazy glue in gas tank. It sat for 2 years. I cleaned out gas tank, lines and carburetor - put fresh gas in with Seafoam and it started on 4th pull. Now I use it in lawn mower and both snow blowers when storing.

[@garyleahy4537]

Steve, I'm learning so much from your videos. Thanks.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@stue2485]

Good job steve very clear and concise. Just subbed all the best from england.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@b.w.9244]

I stabilize the gas with every can. Also I spray fogging oil into the cylinder, and get new spark plug after the first use next spring.

[@richardcranium5839]

good advice but ONLY if you use non ethanol gasoline. if you use ethanol blend do the second option of emptying the gas out. 1)first off if you get ethanol blend it only has about a 20 day shelf life before phase seperation begins. 2)just because you bought it today well how long has it been in the tank at the gas station??? you really dont know unless you run the gas station and they hardly ever run out they top off so some of that gas may be lord only knows how old. i prefer the dump and run dry- never had a problem. also its a great time to clean it check the filters etc so next time you need it its a gas-n-go

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great comment! Thanks Rick...

[@kleinerbub84]

Yeah, I agree! I had a 2stroke motorcycle, 5 liter tank topped up with mixed fuel (10% ethanol in fuel , 2stroke oil, mixed with a ratio of 1/50) sitting over winter, say 6 months. The gas was unusable afterwards. It simply can't be ignited by the spark. Changing to new fuel was the only solution here. Best regards, Richard

[@karlrovey]

You could do both. Stabilize the fuel when you mix it. Then, combine it with the "dump the tank, clear the fuel lines" method, add a little oil to the cylinder and slowly pull the string a few times without the spark plug.