Ethanol in small engines
I ran across this guys comments in a zero turn mower review and a guide to ethanol free stations
"David S Boyd Duffys Outdoor Power Equipment August 25, 2014
Gary, I am a Hustler dealer as well as a warranty center for Kawasaki engines. The problem that you are experiencing is not the Kawasaki engine or the Hustler mower. The problem is today’s gasoline with the Ethanol blend. TODAY’S engines are made to tighter tolerances for emissions and power. Like the cars of today, we are getting more power out of smaller engine sizes and as a result will act differently than the small engines of even 5 years ago. Ethanol is supposed to be at a max of 10% and the fuel cap on the Hustler states the same thing, but it has been our experience that the fuel companies has Ethanol up to 20%. Fuel that is left in a can for as little as 5 days will start to separate and the Ethanol will become concentrated. Ethanol has a lower boiling point, 173 degrees at sea level, and will cause vapor lock in a hot engine. Our suggestion is simple, use Ethanol free gasoline and your outdoor power equipment will last longer, run better and give you less headaches. Download the free app from pure-gas.org and you can find who is selling Ethanol free gas in your area."
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"David S Boyd Duffys Outdoor Power Equipment August 25, 2014
Gary, I am a Hustler dealer as well as a warranty center for Kawasaki engines. The problem that you are experiencing is not the Kawasaki engine or the Hustler mower. The problem is today’s gasoline with the Ethanol blend. TODAY’S engines are made to tighter tolerances for emissions and power. Like the cars of today, we are getting more power out of smaller engine sizes and as a result will act differently than the small engines of even 5 years ago. Ethanol is supposed to be at a max of 10% and the fuel cap on the Hustler states the same thing, but it has been our experience that the fuel companies has Ethanol up to 20%. Fuel that is left in a can for as little as 5 days will start to separate and the Ethanol will become concentrated. Ethanol has a lower boiling point, 173 degrees at sea level, and will cause vapor lock in a hot engine. Our suggestion is simple, use Ethanol free gasoline and your outdoor power equipment will last longer, run better and give you less headaches. Download the free app from pure-gas.org and you can find who is selling Ethanol free gas in your area."
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