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    Jun 10, 2009, 03:00 PM
    Old gas in chainsaw
    Old gas in chainsaw
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    Jun 10, 2009, 04:20 PM

    Put in new gas in after draining any fuel older than 2 months. The gas evapoartes much faster than the oil and sludge and even varnish start to build up. If you get it started run about an ounce of SeaFoam or other good carb cleaner in the first tank of fuel.
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    Dec 9, 2009, 07:18 AM

    Always store with fuel stabilizer, and run engine to get it into carb before storage. Parts 2 Cycle booth at Bonanzle - Home & Garden, Parts & Access...
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