Ethanol Free gas

[rjsdolp]

Im with you on this!

I just use the Puregas app and use non ethanol in all small engines I own.

I am an intermittent user of my saw. I have never had a fuel-related problem even though the saw often sits idle for up to 6 months sometimes. But I would still prefer E0 when I can get it.

If you’re using ethanol fuel you will have issues sooner or later. There is an app … Puregas that is very useful.

 

[bwalker]

That's how I used to run my generator until I had to replace the fuel pump, witha10 Hp. Briggs.
I'm not sure if that caused it to fail, or if it was coincidence.

I've ran stuff dry and left the float bowls full. I have heard guys say running stuff dry kills rubber parts. I can't say if that's true or not.

 

[rjsdolp]

I've used regular fuel for years without much problem. One mower we have is over 30yrs old, gets regular unleaded and runs fine. I think it's more hype to use non ethanol gas than anything and you are wasting your money.
Boy will I get attacked for this.

I’m sure a lot depends on machine manufacturer and how long fuels stands before it’s used. I know it screws up everything Stihl that I own. Puregas app is very helpful.

 

[Paul Bunions]

Here's something weird: I have Echo's biggest leaf blower. I can let it sit with regular gas, and nothing happens. Can't do that with any other small engine I have.

 

[MRCLYDE]

I've ran stuff dry and left the float bowls full. I have heard guys say running stuff dry kills rubber parts. I can't say if that's true or not.

I run my generator only when we loose power so I use regular pump high octane fuel. When power is restored I drain the tank, then run it dry.

After it quits I put a pint or so of race fuel in the tank, and restart it, then let it run for a few minutes. That leave a little in the sump, fuel line and carb.

I don't leave any carb dry to avoid drying out the rubber that you mentioned above. Those precautions give me a one pull start next time I need it.

I've been using the same machine for 3 decades with no problems or repairs other than a fuel pump, it works for me.