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Storing Lawnmowers

A major cause of lawn mower's startup problems is allowing gas to remain in the tank over the winter. Completely drain the tank this fall then run the engine until the carburetor is dry or add gas stabilizer to keep the gas from gumming up the works. Then store the mower in a dry place for the winter. Be sure to use fresh gas before you start up the engine next spring.

How to Maintain a Snowblower

Proper maintenance of a snowblower will keep it running for years. Manufacturers recommend taking maintenance steps prior to storing the machine during the summer months.

Snowblower Maintenance

…follow the instructions on a container of gas stabilizer and add the recommended amount for a full tank of gas. Pour the stabilizer into a full can of gas and mix the two ingredients thoroughly. Top…

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How to Store Your Lawnmower for Winter

…winterizing a lawnmower is to empty the gas tank. The easiest way to do…
…and allow it to run until the gas is gone. Of course, you'll…
…Alternatively, you can fill the gas tank completely and add fuel stabilizer. Most lawnmower repair experts…

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Winter Berth

…the boat from shifting side to side. The boat's marine gas engine has been completely winterized at the boatyard. According…
…then refilled with a non-toxic antifreeze. Secondly, fuel stabilizer has been put in the fuel tank to prevent the fuel from going…

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Heavy-Duty Metal Shelving and Preparing the Boat for Winter Storage

In the loft, we put together a metal shelving system from InterMetro that's sturdy enough for industrial use. The boat arrives on a hydraulic trailer and is prepped for winter storage.

Portable Generator Safety Tips

…least two minutes before refueling. Always use fresh gas in your generator. If you do not plan to use your generator in 30 days, stabilize the gas with fuel stabilizer. 6. Maintain your generator according to the maintenance…

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Mower Rescue

…repairs results from leaving gas or gas-oil mix inside the engine's tank…
…either 1) running the engine until all gas has been used up, or 2) adding a commercially-available gas stabilizer to the tank before putting the mower…

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Leftover gas

…be a good idea to add stabilizer when you first get the gas, especially if you…
…cycle equipment. Stabilizer can keep gas from breaking down for…
…season. If you add stabilizer now, it will only keep the gas from breaking down further…

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Leftover gas

…where no one can get to it. The gas will evaporate fairly quickly…
…this when you first get the gas, especially if you have other…
…now, it will only help the gas from breaking down any further. If you start out by adding stabilizer, you may be able to keep it…

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