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Winter storage
Nurse Julie:
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--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on October 26, 2019, 06:14:53 PM ---Edit...should have mentioned that if you are removing the tank for the storage, empty fuel and swill some diesel around inside the tank to form an oily barrier. Empty diesel in spring, fill up with petrol and off you go.
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Would kerosene (pariffin) serve the same purpose? I have a jug on hand. I know they don't smell the same...
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Yes, Kerosene will be just fine. Anything will do as long as it has an oil content to it.
Rob62:
I find that the bicycle protection aerosols are very good at keeping out the damp... just spray everywhere except brake discs... easily wipes off in the spring and leaves a nice shiny finish.... a bit of redex in the tank as Julie says... You could put a bit of 2T in there but would ideally need dumping next spring if you did... I tend to run mine up a few times through the winter but if you do you need to give them a thorough warm up otherwise you will just be filling the pipes with moisture... I've never used a dehumidifier in the garage, as some do, but its each to his own. Removing the battery is a good move too but I don't always...
paul G:
This
And this you won't need anything else and it will start on the button next spring so you won't need to dump the fuel.
;D
Moorey:
I must say when all this ethanol business started i bought into it, But as time as gone on i have never had a problem with old fuel. All my bikes start no problem after not been used for a good while. My mower stays outside all year and the next spring it starts. My rotovator stood outside for two years the throttle cable had seized up yet still started on 2nd pull, chainsaws, strimmers and generators all start no problem on old fuel with no additives. I find it to be no problem to me.
Rob62:
I find the same.... the only motor I have owned that gave problems with old fuel was a 2T Blata minimoto bought for my lad..... anything other than fresh fuel was a nightmare. My bikes always start easily in spring
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