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cekkk's avatar
cekkk
Explorer
Aug 17, 2015

Preparing Generators for Storage

I searched storing generators and didn't come up with anything, so I'll ask here.

First question, we had a need for a generator a couple times recently and the Ryobi I bought did the job. But now I'm trying to run the gas out of it to avoid a carb problem. Just how much fuel is still there when the bottom of the tank shows no fuel? It seems to run on "empty" forever.

Second question, is it okay to run it dry with no load on it? Thanks.
  • Vulcan_Rider's avatar
    Vulcan_Rider
    Explorer
    Aug 17, 2015
    cekkk wrote:

    Second question, is it okay to run it dry with no load on it? Thanks.


    Yes....sort of.

    Unless you will be storing it inside a climate controlled building, and assuming you will be using it again in a year or less.....the recommendation really IS to fill the tank with gas and stabilizer, not empty it.

    If you leave the tank empty, with the heating and cooling in an "out building" the tank will tend to collect moisture and rust.

    Then if there is a shut off on the gas line, you can close that and then run the carb dry.

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