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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Linn County, Oregon
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Originally Posted by lm6y
I've gotten to the point that I've put shut-off valves on everything but the cars. After I use them, shut the fuel off, and let them run until they die. I haven't had to rebuild a carb in a while now. I had to tear apart the carb on the push mower four times last year because of 10% ethanol..
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Good tip...My mower came with a shut-off, I use it after every mowing. Chain saw I just syphon out the excess gas & run dry after use. Probably not necessary now that I have a source for the good stuff with no alcohol, but I still do it.
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