can you use ethanol gas in mclain edgers without damage?
738904
I have not used ethanol gas. I usually try to use premium on these small engines they seem to run better. Just my thought.
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.
738906
Yes, I do with no problems. However, I would not use any gas that is more than 10% ethanol, such as E85.
738907
The engine manual for this edger says that gas with 10% ethanol is okay and is what I have been using in this edger for the past two years of heavy use , and the engine still runs as it did on the first day it was started. All modern small engines are designed to run on 10% ethanol gas. If you use fuel stabilizer in all the gas that you buy for your small engines you will never have an ethanol problem.
1802297
Without ethanol is best but fewer places sell non-ethanol gas. The biggest problem is letting the gas sit for a long period of time, ethanol will gum up and cause a problem. As long as you shut the fuel off and let the genrator die from gas starvation you shouldnt have any problems with either.
963893
I would recommend denatured alcohol, which you can find in most hardware stores without a problem. I took a quick look online regarding the use of propane and couldn't find much. Fortunately, the alcohol is cheap, burns clean, and is easy to carry.
1476996
I would not use this with fuel. The product is top notch for many other projects.
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.
2217849
I have a 1960 McLane edger and it never eats oil, you have a leak or a bad ring.
928012
I have heard that gas with ethanol goes bad pretty fast, and that is what all the gas is now at regular gas stations. To be on the safe side, you probably ought to drain your tank and get rid of the old stuff. Pri-G is best added when the fuel is fresh to keep it from going bad in the first place--I don't think it can restore it if it is already bad. We buy pure gas with no ethanol in it for some smaller four stroke machines we have, and the guy who sold it to us said that it is a lot more stable than gas with ethanol in it. He said he could leave the pure gas in the tank of his motorcycle for a long time without any additives and it was fine. I am not an expert on these things however and I would suggest that you consult your mechanic on this issue as they probably have good experience with it and can tell you if the old gas will damage your engine.
1918314
That would be the best if you can get it. If not, use the highest octane of ethanol gas.
532067
Were there any holes? If so, I would.What kind of bike? Old? Yes especially BMW (Ethanol)Was there a coating, before you stripped it? If so YesEthanol is hard on metal. Especially old metal, that never even heard of ethanol. Oh, now that I read your other replies, to comments. If it is pitted Go ahead, I think it works great. but get that oil out. If you don't do it, yet, although I would while it is clean, but if you don't, be sure to top the tank off, after every ride, to slow oxidation.Hope this helpsPatrick
277648
We've been using our pump for over 6 months without a problem. My understanding is any current pump is expected to be exposed to E-10 and is built accordingly. Our experience is that E-10 still will leach rubber quicker that recreational (non-ethanol fuel) will but what choice do we have? Hope this helps. Kim
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.
549026
I would assume ... most fuel lines have been ethanol compliant for 15 years or so.....
1761303
I've done it many times with no problem. I would imagine a gas burner would cause more damage than am electric burner.
852901
Yes, it works very well to prevent as much carbon buildup on the piston head and exhaust valve. I use it in my mix cans and straight gas cans. Always remember to drain all fuel from your small equipment after the season. Ethanol is NOT good, and as far as I know, there is nothing that negates the effects of ethanol. Many make claims, but I have seen no real results.
1585384
On other Briggs and Stratton things I have it says ok with up to 10% ethanol fuel so as long as you don't use E85 I think you are ok. If you don't use the piece of equipment often I just use true fuel. Of course it's more expensive but since it doesn't have ethanol it doesn't ruin anything. On the package it says ok for up to 2 year storage. Also if you want ethanol free gas you can go to a marina if one is close by. Their are some websites that list ethanol free fuel by zip code.
1412061
never use ethanol from the gas station for any kind of fireplace operation. the ethanol from gas stations is not fully ethanol its a mixture of ethanol and gasoline so it will let off harmful carcinogens where as full bio fuels do not you would need to use an ethanol formulated like the coz fuel
2021708
Use regular unleaded gas but add Stabil or some additive. The 15% ethanol tears up those small engines.