Fuel shutoff procedure

steve in ok · Nov 30, 2020

So, what does everyone do on an 00 series gas engine.

1. shutoff switch and then gas valve?
2. shutoff valve and let the carb. run dry then switch it off?

Dean · Nov 30, 2020

Im always sut the fuel off so as to allow the engine to burn all gasoline in the float bowl.

As the engine stalls, I pull the choke to try to get it all.

Only after the engnine stops do I turn off the ignition.

Dean

Royse · Nov 30, 2020

If you have an aftermarket valve, I recommend installing a second
valve and leaving the original open all the time. This is the third
new one I installed in mine. Opening and closing it cut the o-ring.
The fourth one isn't leaking so it will get left open and I will shut
it off at the second valve I installed in the line.
Otherwise, your choice. Are you shutting it down for storage or just
overnight? I don't bother to let them run out if I'll need them soon.
I might consider it if I was putting it in storage though.

steve in ok · Dec 1, 2020

I had the same experience with an aftermarket valve and wound up putting a new o-ring in my old valve and no problems since. A second valve would be a good idea. Thanks

steve in ok · Dec 1, 2020

Thanks for the reply. I myself shutoff the fuel and let the carb run dry. I was just curious what most did.

Fred Werring · Dec 1, 2020

49 8N, and 1964 4000.

Neither gets used much, so I shut the valve and let 'em run dry before killing the ignition.

They seem to start easier the next time I fire them up.

Fred

steve in ok · Dec 2, 2020

1956 850
Mine is seldom used this time of year. Set out a round bale occasionally. Thanks for the response.

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