On 18 Mar 2017 06:27:29 GMT, Puckdropper
puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:

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On 18 Mar 2017 02:24:19 GMT, Puckdropper
puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:

I think it's extremely dependent on where you live. My grandpa never
drained fuel, I never do, a buddy of mine doesn't, and the tools seem
to run fine after sitting for a few months.

The instructions for my tractor specifically said not to drain the
gas. It dries out the rubber bits. They did recommend a stabilizer,
which I don't bother with.

*trim*

Oh yeah, stabilizer... I don't use it. Stabilizer seems to be one of
those "doesn't hurt" products that some areas actually need but others
are just wasting money on.

I've done the same in VT, AL, and GT, so that covers a lot of areas. I
think the problem is the gas not spoiling but drying out and leaving
gunk in the carb. Water won't help but fresh gas and perhaps some
cranking should clear water or "bad" gas.