On 5/3/2011 2:16 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> On Apr 26, 4:59 pm, Dave > wrote:
>> On 26/04/2011 12:30 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
>>
>>> On Apr 25, 7:03 pm, > wrote:
>>>> I don't even know what this entails, but a discussion in the winter
>>>> mentioned that ppl forget to do the end of season maint. So, here's
>>>> the reminder, owners of blowers.
>>
>>> Anyone who has a blower will remember to tuck the blower away properly
>>> when they move it around to get the lawn mower out. What a silly
>>> post, and off-topic at that.
>>
>> Mine is already tucked away to the spot where it will live for the
>> summer. There is still gasoline in the tank and I should remember to
>> drain it or start it up and run it dry.
>>
>> I don't mind being reminded. AFAIAC, posts about other posts being
>> off-topic are also off-topic.
>
> StaBil is your friend - no need to empty or run dry (which really
> pollutes up the neighborhood).
>
> N.

Not true anymore. The addition of ethanol will gum up and seize small
engines, unlike car engines.