On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:54:06 -0400, Jim wrote:



I have had pretty good luck not draining the carburetor. On one piece of
equipment that goes long periods between uses I had never drained the
carburetor until one year I did and the next time I went to use the
machine it wouldn't start. Had to do a little carb work to get it going
again. Coincidence, maybe. But I will never drain a carb again.

My cheap Craftsman 2-stroke weed-whacker is going on 5 years
without draining or Stabil.
The 4-stroke Honda engine Craftsman mower is going on 6 or 7 years I
think, same deal. They run fine.
I didn't have a plan, just lazy.
Some carbs handle letting the gas sit, some don't.
That's what I think.
I agree it's best not to let them sit "dry," unless you can blow them
out somehow.
If I wasn't lazy I'd use the Stabil, but it looks like I got lucky
with carbs.
Next time I get something new, I'll pick up some Stabil.
Right.

--Vic