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Default 2 or 4 Cycle Small Engines... to drain or not to drain??

On Mar 20, 3:05 pm, wrote:
I am very adamant about draining my snowblower and lawnmower engines
during the offseasons. My friend here at work is against it. He
insists the moisture and condensation build up and can ruin the
insides and the carburetor.

Anyone have thoughts or opinions on this?


Mix stabilizer and leave it full. Even better to start it and warm it
up a couple of times over the off season. Every couple of months, all
the dirt bikes and equipment come out and get started. Neighbors must
love it.

Without disassembling the carb, there's no way to get all the fuel
out. What's left will gum up.