I like to blame Sta-bil...
I've had many fewer problems in snowmobiles since I stopped using Sta-bil and
started using Seafoam. I use an ounce per gallon in every tank and 2 ounces per
gallon MORE every spring when I put them away for the summer. Haven't had to
clean a carb in 2 years where before it was at least one every year.
I suspect water is a big problem in a pressure washer too. Might be worth
draining the tank after every use. I've been seeing the dreaded "brown sugar"
residue which I think is caused by the interaction of ethanol and water...
Thats what took down my Cub Cadet the other day.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 12:07:06 -0400
From: "LarryT" <l02tur...@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: I hate small engines
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I also have a Pressure Washer with a Honda engine. Lately it is very hard
to start and I blame a lot of that on Ethanol. I know for a fact it is hard
on the needle valve and seats as I have replaced them on my Toro lawn mower
twice since Ethanol became mandatory a couple of years ago.
So I need to pull the honda carb apart and clean everything good. Then
it'll probably start like new again. I should probably add Sta-Bil to the
fuel also - I can't remember if I put any StaBil in last time I filled the
tank or not. So perhaps it's my fault?
Oh well....
LarryT
91 300D
Honda pressure Washer.
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