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    jardis Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 5, 2012, 03:05 PM
    Accidentally put oil/gas mixture in riding mower!
    I just picked up the wrong jug and put about 1/2 gallon if that much of weed eater gas/oil mixed in my riding mower. I have not cranked it yet because I noticed it was the wrong jug. What do I do now without messing it up?
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    Sep 5, 2012, 03:14 PM
    Hi,
    I would not worry. I have disposed of two-cycle mix this way rather than have it go bad.
    Peace,
    Clarke
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    Sep 5, 2012, 04:26 PM
    You may have some plug fouling and a little smoke but you won't damage the engine. If you are still worried, get a kitchen baster, suck out what you can and add regular gas.
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