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Post by ibmike on Apr 27, 2023 7:20:58 GMT -5
Best way to store a saw that may only get used 3 or 4 times a year maybe less maybe more ? This way works for me. I take the covers off blow the saw dust and oil out, wipe it all down.add Tru fuel leave some oil in the oil tank, run the saw for a few minutes, and done. Would like to here others opinions
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Post by blythkd on Apr 27, 2023 8:44:36 GMT -5
The only thing I do, when I think of it and know it will be sitting a while is to completely run it out of gas. I just left my little camping generator sitting running all morning Tuesday until it ran out. Funny, the gauge was showing empty and I looked in the tank and couldn't see any fuel. That thing in Eco mode must run for 4 hours on less than a pint of gas.
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Post by ibmike on Apr 28, 2023 7:59:23 GMT -5
The only thing I do, when I think of it and know it will be sitting a while is to completely run it out of gas. I just left my little camping generator sitting running all morning Tuesday until it ran out. Funny, the gauge was showing empty and I looked in the tank and couldn't see any fuel. That thing in Eco mode must run for 4 hours on less than a pint of gas. Hi Brent, so you don't leave a bit of fuel in the tank? Thats why I posted this question, thank you,I don't get to use my saw's very often, after running my 330 for 4 days, wanted to make sure when I did use it again I didn't have to fix something.For my blower and trimmer I run only Tru Fuel, come winter I fill the tanks and they only set maybe 4 to 5 months in the winter.Thanks again Brent. |
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Post by blythkd on Apr 28, 2023 19:00:06 GMT -5
4 to 5 months is probably ok, especially if you're using non-ethanol gas and a good 2-stroke mix.
If I have anything that's going to sit much longer than that, I like them to be dry.
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Post by onlyhomelites on May 1, 2023 22:05:58 GMT -5
4 to 5 months is probably ok, especially if you're using non-ethanol gas and a good 2-stroke mix. If I have anything that's going to sit much longer than that, I like them to be dry. +1 Anything over 6-8 months is going to be run bone dry and left with the fuel cap cracked open. |
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Post by bdm53ent on May 9, 2023 10:43:50 GMT -5
I never know what saw Im going to grab.
My routine is, pull the bar and blow out everything including air filter, drain fuel and oil, fire and run it to eliminate as much fuel in the system without running it "dry". Throw it on the shelf. This way I know the saw I grab next is ready and I dont have to play tic tac toe as to which one is ready. If its not on the Fix this Sh*t shelf its ready to roll.
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okie
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Post by okie on May 15, 2023 20:17:50 GMT -5
I've stored chainsaws and other engines every which way. Some with metal gas tanks get a mixed dose of ATF fluid in non-ethanol gas to reduce chance of the tank rusting. I've stored emergency gen's with a mixture of ATF and gasoline in carb bowl and gas tank with good results. Just enough ATF to color the gas a red color and provide some lube to the tank and carb and reduce evaporation but the engine still start and run ok with such until more gas can be added as the ATF mixed is consumed.
Main thing I watch out for is not store chainsaws and eq with carbs in a building that gets severely hot in the summertime.
I have a metal storage/shipping pod about 30 ft long and it gets so hot in summertime that you could bake bread inside. I do not use it for any 2 cycle engine storage or carb storage.
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