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Winterize!

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by GreenMachine102, Aug 10, 2003.

  1. GreenMachine102

    GreenMachine102 LawnSite Member
    from Cambridge, Maryland
    Messages: 219

    I know its early to be thinking about this, but I did a search on winterizing your equipment, and alot of you said you put stabil in the tank, run for few minutes, then shut off fuel flow, and let it run out of gas, how do you shut off the fuel flow????? Also how to you stop the piston "dead center"?
     
    GreenMachine102, Aug 10, 2003
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  2. KenH

    KenH LawnSite Bronze Member
    from CT
    Messages: 1,622

    Usually there is a fuel shutoff valve on larger engines. Once the engine dies, take out the plug, look into the hole and pull the starter until you see the piston.
     
    KenH, Aug 10, 2003
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  3. GLAN

    GLAN Banned
    from Long Island, New York
    Messages: 1,647

    If you drain the fuel tanks and run motor dry, no need for stabilizer.

    Top dead center. As described remove plug. Look inside. Top dead center is the piston all the way out, meaning closest to the plug. Dip the plug in oil and put it back.
     
    GLAN, Aug 10, 2003
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