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Quarterly generator run
On Wed, 13 Feb 2019 05:37:41 -0000 (UTC), Bill
wrote: wrote: On Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:57:49 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote: True North wrote: Put in about three quarters a tank of fresh high test mixed with Stabil. Running now with a load on it until it stops. Disappointed it took about 7 or 8 pulls to start. Sounds like the older models start up on the 2nd pull. My Yamaha would hardly start last year. Had to dip the carb, to remove all the gunk from stale gas. And had not been that long since it was run. My generator wasn't ever started in about 15 years from the factory but it fired right up when I put gas in it. I am hoping after running on propane for 4 days after I ran the gas out, it will be the same. I may drag a propane tank out and fire it up to be sure around July or August. I think I did not run out the carb when I stored it away was the main problem. Seems to start easy now, but I turn off the tank and let it burn up the carb gas. It is usually a good idea to loosen that bolt on the bottom of the bowl to let the rest drip out. That also gets rid of any water that may have accumulated if you are a fanatic about running Rec90. Water is not really an issue with E10 as long as you keep the gas turning over. On my old trash pump I had the bottom of the float bowl rust out because some water accumulated there. JB Weld to the rescue! |
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