Fuel to use in a Generator for emergencies

[ap1102]

Double up on Stabil and Sea Foam in the gas. Ive been using it for years and have never had a problem. I usually fill the tank full of gas with the extra stabil and seafoam. I then shut off the gas at the tank and then start the engine and run the carb dry. The seafoam keeps the carb gaskets from drying out and the upper cylinder walls lubricated. Seafoam is used as an engine fogger for marine engines when they are winterized. I never have a problem starting tillers, lawn mowers, welders, gas trimmers, etc that have set up for several months. I have a farm so when i need the equipment I dont want to spend hours on a carb rebuild. I havent had any problems yet.

Rhino

[Bodhi]

I find that when in need, you run what you can find in it.  The key to not having problems is to run it out of gas completely when you put it up.  That way there is no gas in it to spoil.

[j500ss]

Seafoam and Sta-bil are both good products.  I use Seafoam in my sled religiously.   You never know for sure what is exactly coming out of the pumps these day. Even non-ethanol gas can contain traces of water just from the storage and transportation processes.  Carbs always look new and I go through a lot of gas in those sleds     I ride several thousand miles a year, and have never had a carb or fuel issue in at least the last 6-7 years now.

Another pretty good product is Star-tron.  They have a website, and most if not all the powersports dealers around here sell it and highly recommend it as well. 

[Butcher]

It depends on your state, here in Florida you can buy ethanol free gas at a gas station without a boat.

[Rondar]

I can't remember where I heard it, but I was told if you wanted to store gas for a while, wait until the winter when the extra additives and whatever else they put in there is in there for winter use, and then buy it.  I keep approximately 25 gallons on hand for my generator and have had great luck doing this for years.  I use sta-bil and it has worked great.

 I do live where it gets below 0 sometimes though.

[MrRiplEy[H]]

I can't remember where I heard it, but I was told if you wanted to store gas for a while, wait until the winter when the extra additives and whatever else they put in there is in there for winter use, and then buy it.  I keep approximately 25 gallons on hand for my generator and have had great luck doing this for years.  I use sta-bil and it has worked great.

 I do live where it gets below 0 sometimes though.

That might explain why I seem to have few problems down here in Scandinavia. We have heavy additives in the fuel all around year.

[Fud]

Is there anything in the generator manual for recommendations?

[Wolfala]

Is there anything in the generator manual for recommendations?

Basically to make sure that the carburetor is drained whenever possible's a corrosion doesn't have a chance to build up and use fuel without ethanol if it's available or if it has it with the stabilizer.

My aircraft mechanic is a fan of 100 low lead when it's not in use only if I have a spare spark plug in case he gets fouled out.

[bj229r]

I've the same problem (well, it isnt a problem in the summer, as gas is being used in all manner of things around my house) During winter, I fill a 5 gallon and empty it into the truck every 3-4 weeks---never put it in the genny though

[Bodhi]

Basically to make sure that the carburetor is drained whenever possible's a corrosion doesn't have a chance to build up and use fuel without ethanol if it's available or if it has it with the stabilizer.

My aircraft mechanic is a fan of 100 low lead when it's not in use only if I have a spare spark plug in case he gets fouled out.

100LL is hard on generators.  Add some marvel when you fill it.  Your engine will thank you.

[guncrasher]

Basically to make sure that the carburetor is drained whenever possible's a corrosion doesn't have a chance to build up and use fuel without ethanol if it's available or if it has it with the stabilizer.

My aircraft mechanic is a fan of 100 low lead when it's not in use only if I have a spare spark plug in case he gets fouled out.

call whoever sold it to you.  see what recomendations they have.


semp

[Larokkit]

You can get a five gallon can of race gas at most motorcycle shops.Comes in five gallon metal can and has no ethanol. Octanes from 95 to 112. I keep one in my garage for weedeaters,chainsaws and dirtbikes.