Preferred method for storing Lawn-Boy (2-Cycle) during off season?

[dewguy1999]

In the past I've let it run out of gas and then did the oil in spark plug hole method, but since I started using Seafoam (stabilizes fuel for up to two years) a few weeks ago I'm wondering if just leaving it be for the winter would be a better method (I know it would be easier).

So, for those that don't use their mower year round, what is your preferred method for storing your Lawn-Boy (2-Cycle) during off season?

Thanks.

 

[Phototone]

The most important thing is to store them inside the garage or storage shed, where they can be kept dry. I have had good success over the years with just this, as well as dumping old gas out of the tanks in the spring. But a fuel stabilizer is not a bad idea.

 

[dewguy1999]

The most important thing is to store them inside the garage or storage shed, where they can be kept dry. I have had good success over the years with just this, as well as dumping old gas out of the tanks in the spring. But a fuel stabilizer is not a bad idea.

Thanks. Since I live in Michigan it's cold and I imagine there is some degree of moisture in the winter air, but it's always been kept in a unheated detracted garage, if it wasn't it would grow legs and wouldn't be around come spring.

 

[7394]

On my 2 cycle String trimmer & Leaf Blower, I use Seafoam in the gas/oil mix as well.. I never drain them.. No problems..

Most of the decent 2 stroke oil mixes also have fuel stabilizer in them, but I still add Seafoam, gives me peace of mind..:thumbsup:

PS: I only use 100% gas also.. & For my 2 strokes I use Hi-Test 100% gas.

 

[dewguy1999]

On my 2 cycle String trimmer & Leaf Blower, I use Seafoam in the gas/oil mix as well.. I never drain them.. No problems..

Most of the decent 2 stroke oil mixes also have fuel stabilizer in them, but I still add Seafoam, gives me peace of mind..:thumbsup:

PS: I only use 100% gas also.. & For my 2 strokes I use Hi-Test 100% gas.

Thanks. I use the Lawn-Boy 2 cycle oil that also has a stabilizer and just started using Seafoam due to a running issue that it seems to have cleared up. I only learned of pure gas a few weeks back and although I haven't purchased any yet I'm going to see if I can track down a station in my area come spring.

 

[7394]

Ur welcome.

Seafoam has been around since 1942, my Dad swore by it.. I use it in many things, even cleaned the insides up of one of my air guns, that got gummed up....
Plus the un-used portion in the can has un-limited shelf life..

Unlike something like Sta-Bil, that the extra in the bottle goes bad in 2 years.

Hopefully you can find a station that has 100% gas.. It is a real advantage over the ethanol-blend crapola. The ethanol blend starts to begin 'phase separation' little more than 30 days. And actually attracts moisture in fuel..

Plus it can wreak havock in our carbs & etc..

 

[dewguy1999]

Ur welcome.

Seafoam has been around since 1942, my Dad swore by it.. I use it in many things, even cleaned the insides up of one of my air guns, that got gummed up....
Plus the un-used portion in the can has un-limited shelf life..

Unlike something like Sta-Bil, that the extra in the bottle goes bad in 2 years.

Hopefully you can find a station that has 100% gas.. It is a real advantage over the ethanol-blend crapola. The ethanol blend starts to begin 'phase separation' little more than 30 days. And actually attracts moisture in fuel..

Plus it can wreak havock in our carbs & etc..

Seafoam having a unlimited shelf life as well as providing up to 2 years of stability is a big selling point that I don't think many people are aware of and instead use Sta-bil which doesn't have a unlimited shelf life. The net is full of debate as to whether or not fuel additives actually do something or are just snake oil, in my case I bought it to act as a stabilizer and if it did the other things it claims then that was just a "cherry on top" and as it turned out it did help with my running problem, so I'm a happy camper.

 

[7394]

I agree, many do not know.

sta-bil is marketed heavily, even on tv ads.

Seafoam is not, I think it sells itself to those who have come to rely on it, but to me there is no comparison. Seafoam works & works well.. Being a great fuel stabilizer is a bonus imo..

I've read some of those debates, I only know Seafoam* worked for my Dad, & I have been using since the 60's. :thumbsup:

 

[Kerry]

I have been using a few ounces of Seafoam in my 5 gallon small equipment gas tank for about 8-10 years, making a gallon of 2 stroke with it now and then for my Lawnboy , weedwacker, and Toro S-200 snowblower. I have never ran the gas out of any of my equipment before storage, never used "pure" gas, never had problems starting. I do not use Stabil. I have rebuilt one carburetor four years ago, haven't touched the others. I have not replaced any fuel lines. Is this because of the Seafoam? I cannot say, but but I will continue to use it religiously.