gasoline type ? What if you use ethanol containing gas?
1148961
It's not recommend . I was told by the company to use an Ethanol treatment in the gas. This generator you do not mix oil in the gas . That means it needs oil put in it .
1148962
The manual recommends non-ethanol fuel with a min 87 octane. If ethanol is used, a ethanol fuel stabilzer will need to be added. I am currently using non-ethanol gas and also added Stabil as a precaution. So far the unit operates fine.
1148963
Where I live, E10 gasoline is all we have. I've been using stabilizer in that gas since the ethanol was mandated. The E10 gas takes a while to go stale and get appreciable water separation. Nevertheless, if you are going to keep gasoline in the generator, stabilized or not, keep only a small amount in it, then start and run it every couple of weeks for 30-60 minutes. That will keep the water separation and stale gas problem to a minimum. In addition, when and if you need the generator you will know how to use it and be confident of it starting.
1148964
Use premium gasoline and if you can't get non-ethanol use a fuel stabilizer additive.
738905
Yes-- but no more than 10% ethanol. Additionally, even 10 % ethanol has a tendency to ruin any rubber hoses, carburetor diaphragms, etc. I personally use non ethanol gas in all my small engines. Hope this helps.
1516276
You can run E85 gas in the hose and primer ball, but if you run anything more than 10% ethanol it will ruin the carburetor on your boat motor.
1918319
Haven't seen gas that hasn't contained ethanol since the 70's. Ethanol will gum up any and all small gas engines carbs. Clogges screens, needel valves , disovles rubber diaphrams and hoses. The only thing you can do is to slow the damage down. Sta bil is the old stand by for prolonging shelf life. Resently new to market is Star Tron which is an enzymem that helps break down the sugars in ethanol that causes the problems. Still fresh gas is the better. For prolonged storage drain um and run um dry. 7 year warranties really..
1296051
It worked fantastic with my ethanol set up... I'm not a chemist so I can't say for sure but it seems to me it should work fine.
676170
50:1 fuel to oil ratio. I usually use a higher octane fuel. If it can be found, use fuel with little or no ethanol.
341450
This has the 4-stroke cycle engine. Nearly all gas-powered equipment is the 4-stroke rather than 2-stroke design due to government (EPA) regulations. Hence, larger, heavier, more complex (expensive), more maintenance. Additional thought - fuel system problems have escalated in the past few years. Both carburetor and injection systems. This is caused by the addition of ethanol alcohol plus various additives required by, again, government (EPA). For anything not in frequent use, as your car, remove all fuel from it when stored for any length of time. Run it dry. Fuel stabilizer, such as Sta-Bil, cannot deal with the variable additives required. These additives vary with the season and region.
738906
Yes, I do with no problems. However, I would not use any gas that is more than 10% ethanol, such as E85.
725503
This is what I just read from Carter's description on Summit. If it will stand up to ethanol, biodiesel should be no problem at all. These universal rotary vane electric fuel pumps from Carter operate using leaded and unleaded gasoline, gasohol, and fuel boosters. They have an internal pressure-regulating valve, and feature free-flow fuel delivery. These pumps have no points to burn out, and no shaft seals to leak or deteriorate.
1918317
You should NOT use any ethanol gas in small engines. Regular non alcohol gas is recommended. Furthermore take note of a very important factor here..... Gas MOSTLY ethanol based will not have a very long shelf life before it breaks down. If not used up in a month throw it out. Even the use of fuel stabil does not help. Its best if you cant find any regular gas non ethanol to only buy enough that will get you by for a month. Don't chance it and gum up your carb.
16595
yes, the gas canister has to breathe a bit, otherwise the gas can explode. Also, be advised the ethanol in the gas can turn into water causing damage to your gasoline appliance. try not to store gasoline over long periods of time.
132027
We used this in 2013 with the new fuels that had the10% ethanol in them. We didn't have a problem. I think after this product makes the hard coating it does not matter.
1960464
None, It is important to note, (1) I use only non ethanol 93 octane (2) 1oz accelerator per gal. 1.3 bar tune (3) evoms club sport intercoolers
1078118
Usually just 87 octane but I try to get gas without ethanol to prevent long-term gumming up of the fuel system. This thing has been rock solid starting on any fuel so far.
1434862
You don't want to mix the fuel & oil in this container. This is for measuring the oil only. I use a small one gallon can to do the actual mixing & storing. Be sure to stabilize your fuel for storage!!!! Ethanol will cause the oil to separate for gas & blow your 2 stroke engine. Use Star-tron for short term stabilization. Also shake stored fuel before using to re-mix oil.
68083
I run a 50 to 1 mix of Amsoil Saber Synthetic oil and 'Fresh' Hess Premium gasoline (which contains 10% ethanol) in everything from a 35 year old Mac-10 chainsaw, a pair of 8 year old Echo string trimmers and my Husqvarna 580 without a a problem.
1792704
Suggest using Marine grade sta-bil with a little sea formin it if using gas with ethanol in it. I've had alot of trouble with this type fuel for my lawn mowers and other yard equipment. The Marine sta-bil and sea form has done the trick and eliminated the problems.