Generator Storage Tips

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With the weather cooling off, and a lot of RV gear gets parked until next spring, it is a good time to review some storage tips for your generator. These are especially important if you use fuel that has any ethanol content...

-Robert@Honda
Caveat: I work for Honda, but the preceding is my opinion alone.

oasisbob · Answer

Thanks.  I am a big fan of prevention. Much apreciated

ken_white · Answer

Good reminder...:)

m_go_blue1 · Answer

...or fill with Stabil and run ever 3 weeks or so for an hour or more on at least a 50% load

mbopp · Answer

I have a gas station nearby that sells ethanol-free gas. I use it in all my small engines.

2oldman · Answer

I drain tank and carb even for a few weeks of storage.  Works for me.

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