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23.04.2021 16:03:19
Re: Outboard storage question drain fuel or not??
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Re: Outboard storage question drain fuel or not??
Re: Outboard storage question drain fuel or not??
Both my 2 and 4-stroke outboards owner's manual (Yamaha) say:<br /><br />"Remove the fuel line connector from the motor."<br /><br />"Run the engine at idling speed until the carburetor is empty."<br /><br />When the engine stalls from lack of fuel at idle, lubrication should not be an issue. Certainly not an issue with a 4-stroke, and most 2-strokes use an oil injection pump system that operates regarless of what the fuel system is doing. It is much like turning the key "off".<br /><br />SLOOPY, many carbs are aluminum and the jet circuts are brass. They can deform, changing critical shape when scoured with abrasive dishwashing detergents and chemicals, especially when forced under hot, high pressure conditions. This is why knives dull in the dishwasher and aluminum camp plates warp. Do what you like . I'll stick to less destructive methods. . here
Inspect the Spark Plugs: The engine won’t run smoothly if its spark plug is worn down, dirty or damaged. So, before cranking up the engine, remove and inspect the spark plug. Pull the hooded electrical cable off the spark plug, then use a small brush to clean the area around the spark plug to prevent any accumulated gunk from falling down into the engine. Remove the spark plug and check it carefully to make sure the white porcelain isn’t cracked or that the tip of the electrode at the base of the plug hasn’t burned away. Discard the spark plug if you see any damage.
💡For help finding the fuel bowl, check the owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer. here
⚠️Be sure to read the owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations for storing your specific piece of equipment.
Refuel with Fresh Gas: Never use gasoline that’s more than a month or so old. Old gas will clog fuel lines, gum up the carburetor, and prevent the engine from starting. The best way to avoid this problem: Before storing away the engine at the end of the summer, start it up and let it run until it’s out of gas. That will ensure that the gas tank, fuel lines and carburetor are clean of gas and ready for fresh fuel next spring. here
Before storing away your gas-powered lawn equipment for the winter, it’s important to prep the engine to ensure it starts quickly and runs smoothly next spring. There’s an ongoing debate about the proper way to store small engines now that most gasoline contains about 10 percent ethanol, which can damage the engine’s fuel system.
Install a New Air Filter: Gas-powered lawn equipment kick up clouds of dust and dirt, which can be sucked into the engine’s combustion chamber, causing all kinds of problems, including poor fuel efficiency, hard starting, rough running, and shorter engine life. So, it’s important to install a new air filter each spring. [links]
At least my car doesn't smell of petrol though.
Fairly common practice with small outboards. Esp with 2 strokes when not going to be used again soon.
Some debate as to whether lack of lubrication could be a problem but at idle speeds they have plenty of oil anyway. Keep the revs down to idle. Perhaps not do it if you are running 100:1 mix not enough oil in that at the best of times.
When I am finished with the outboard for the day I have got into the habit of turning off the fuel tap and deliberately running the engine out of fuel to prevent the carburetter spilling petrol into the boot of my car when it is returned home.
Put a shut-off valve in the line (like the one that is on your lawnmower). Then instead of turning off your motor. starve it off by shutting off the valve. That will clear the line and empty out your carb. here
Most if not all fuel bowels have a drain screw now that allows for a completely empty fuel bowl
Just cranked my Yamaha 4, which hadn't been started since Jan 7th. Second pull and it was running. here
I never empty the fuel line itself. If the engine is not gonna be run for a while, I do run the fuel out of the carb. If just a week or so, I don't bother. more
I've had no problems leaving the gas hooked up and in the carb in 7 years with my 4-stroke 8hp Yamaha. I do use it almost every weekend though during the summer. I'm glad I haven't had the same issues as some others with 4-strokes. Oddly I've had gas in a generator for 3-4 yrs and had it start on the first pull. So maybe we get a different blend of gas in Ohio. here