How often do you guys run your small engines???

[fdcg27]

I think I used green Stabil and it didn't seem to do anything, so I no longer bother.
WRT either, used with discretion it works just fine.
Never had any sort of mechanical problem with any engine I've used in on.
A little whiff in the spring is all any engine needs if it's reluctant to wake up.
I have little doubt that a strong dose could cause problems, which is why I don't OD any engine on it.

 

[TFB1]

Originally Posted By: jrustles
Not enough to stop condensation from bunging up the ignition system in between cuts

How so??? You leaving it out side or blasting it with the water hose between cuttings???

Now days there are no points to corrode, just a sealed coil with a few solid state components that are oblivious to temp/humidity changes... Assuming the boot on the spark plug wire is good, it's sealed as well...

 

[Woody71]

I treat all my OPE gas with SeaFoam and don't start them up during the off-season.

 

[95busa]

Stabil and let it sit.

 

[bsmith717]

The condensation/water is caused by ethanols incredible attraction to it. From what I've read, the ethanol blended into gas (e85-e15) will have completely broken down (bonded with hydrogen) and be water within months if left in contact with fresh air. This is why leaving a tank anything but completely full is not a good idea.

I found no benefit from red stabil so I switched to the yellowish ethenol specific product. Have had no issues since. I believe marine is the same as this but more concentrated. But that's just my guess.

 

[Woody71]

I don't start them during storage. I treat all my OPE gas with SeaFoam so I don't fog before storage and store them wet. Change the oil while the engine's still hot after the first mow in the spring.