I'm glad I asked that question, that is a good point, especially with the very humid air during the summer I can understand the possibility of condensation over the winter months.
off season storage question
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I'm glad I asked that question, that is a good point, especially with the very humid air during the summer I can understand the possibility of condensation over the winter months.
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Clean fresh oil will not pick up water from condensation.
You can get condensed water sitting on the bottom of the crankcase but that should boil off with the first hour of use.
If there is a lot it will form an emulsion but I am yet to see that happen.
My mowers sit out in the open most days and under a lean too roof ( awning) at the best if there are no customers mowers there.
Very occasionally I might see a little water in a carb and that is the worst.
However I do realise that it will vary according to the local microclimate.
You can get condensed water sitting on the bottom of the crankcase but that should boil off with the first hour of use.
If there is a lot it will form an emulsion but I am yet to see that happen.
My mowers sit out in the open most days and under a lean too roof ( awning) at the best if there are no customers mowers there.
Very occasionally I might see a little water in a carb and that is the worst.
However I do realise that it will vary according to the local microclimate.
Thanks, I appreciate all the info, not being a mechanic myself, I try to learn from those with experience working on riding mowers.
(too bad electric riding mowers are too expensive yet :smile
