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profdant139
Explorer II
May 14, 2014

Leave carb drain open on Honda gen in storage?

After I drain the carburetor after using my Honda 2000, should I leave the drain screw open till the next time I use it, or should I close the drain while the generator is in storage? (I run it every...
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TucsonJim
Explorer II
May 14, 2014
pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

I wonder if "white gas" is the same as coleman fuel?


They are close, but "white gas" is produced in refineries with the benzene removed.

Coleman fuel has an octane rating of 50-55, and is not good for engines for any extended run time or heavy loads.

Personally, I use Sta-Bil in my fuel, and I've never had a starting or gumming problem. My Honda 3000is is 8 years old. I leave the gas valve on and it starts up every time.

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