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qwerty1111
Explorer
Sep 21, 2019

Champion 2k in storage for three years. Advice starting it?

Hey guys. My Champion 2k has been sitting in storage for three years or so. It has gas in the tank and likely gas in the carb. I haven't tried to start it yet. Before I do, I'd like your advice on wha...
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jjrbus
Explorer
Oct 07, 2019
I have sworn off ethanol gas in all my small engines, no carburetor problems in years!

Shelf life on ethanol gas is claimed 60 days, non ethanol 1 year claimed.

With the Honda generators when traveling I do not go out of the way looking for non ethanol, but run ethanol. The last tank is always non ethanol and run dry!

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