[Rusty Heap]

what are peoples experience, of storing lawnmowers and chainsaws and other small engine over winter, with or without gas?

My thoughts on Carbs


DRY: Pro's, no gas to varish or Ethanol to corrode carb parts CONS, dry carb means gaskets will dry out and maybe shrink or get brittle. Engine may take longer to start when fueled.


WET: Basically the opposite of DRY, engine is immediate to start, but even with STABIL in the fuel, Varnish or Ethanol water absorbtion may still occurr, but your gaskets stay wet and happy.


I found a gas station close to me that sells Ethanol free fuel. I may start using that in all engines that run infrequently.


Discuss.

Pros/Cons of dry carb storage, and fuel with/without ethanol.

I'm more intested in Carb storage than ethanol discussion.......