Posted by big jt on January 13, 2016 at 09:39:24 from (206.72.37.212):
In Reply to: Small engine problems posted by Charlie M on January 13, 2016 at 08:52:07:
Couple things about the gas we have today that I have learned from talks given by people from the petroleum trade and my experiences. First the fuels we have today only have a shelf life of about 6 months. That is from the time it leaves the depot. Stabilizers help but they aren't a cure all.
Also there are different blends depending on the season. Gas purchased in the winter vaporizes much easier than what you get in the summer.
All this means if you are having trouble getting your snowblower to start ask yourself. Did I just dump in gas I bought last august for my lawnmower? If yes dump it out and put in fresh you got from the station today. Most times that takes care of it.
Small engines seem to be much more sensitive than larger ones. I have run old gas through a 1950 A John Deere to get rid of it but I blend it with fresh also.
I have also heard that Briggs has a diaphragm for the PulsaJet carb that is more tolerant of gasahol. Never put one in so I have no personal experience here but something in my brain tells me they are blue instead of black.
So the short version is use fresh gas that was bought recently.
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