Implement Proper Engine Winterization (Fuel)
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Gasoline VS Ethanol -Plus Shop Tour & Small Engine Winterization and Care
What happens here
For small two-stroke engines (like trimmers and chainsaws) or any small engine that will be stored for an extended period (e.g., over winter), the best winterization technique is to run the fuel tank completely dry. First, add your non-oxygenated fuel with Seafoam to the tank. Run the engine for 15-20 minutes to ensure the treated fuel circulates through the carburetor. Then, drain any remaining fuel from the tank. Finally, start the engine again and let it run until it completely runs out of fuel and shuts off. This process ensures that no old fuel or oil residue is left in the carburetor to gum up or cause starting problems in the spring.
Goal: Prepare small engines for long-term storage by removing all fuel from the system.
Tools and materials
- Non-oxygenated — Running the engine with stabilizer
- Seafoam Seafoam — Fuel stabilization
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