Auger storing

[dabber]

Hey

When storing your Auger is it best to drain all the gas or keep some in there with stabilizer to keep the gaskets from drying out?

[Fredd]

I stored mine once dry and had a hard time in the winter getting it going. Seemed like the diaphram or something else internal wouldn't let the gas through until I let it sit with gas for a day. I always store mine with green Stabil and start it every couple of months. This has worked for me some ten years without fail on my lazer.

[huntnfish]

I run seafoam in my 2 stroke gas year round and have never drained the tank on my auger. I try not to have the tank full when I put it away in the spring so theres room for some fresh gas when I get it ready for the ice.

[Rippinlip]

Tried it both ways and I will never leave mine empty again, just started it today again and runs like a champ, been storing it for the last couple of years with a tank full and Sta-bil in the tank..

I am ready for ice.

Mark

[bassfishin_83]

I agree! Just keep it full with some seafoam and start it through out the summer months - then come ice you will have a running auger!

[Eelpout08]

The worst thing for any engine is to let it sit. i make sure a healthy mix of sea foam and gas gets run through the carb and make sure the tank is full so there is no condensation. i also try to start everything every month or two if your not going to run it i would fog it to coat all the internals with oil to ward off any corrosion

[gunmunky]

I've always stored my with the tank full and I use Seafoam and Stabil in it at all times. I have had no problems for the four years I've had this auger. During the off season I try to start it at least every 2 months. I just pulled it out of storage at it started on the second pull and it still runs like new.

[wishing for walleyes]

I have ran my jiffy out of gas for the past 7 years and it always starts and runs great.

[Rebeleye]

I've had my LazerMag for three years now. First two years I stored it with a full tank with stabil, ran into carb issues both winters to follow. If I could have done it over again I would have started it a few times during the open water months.

Ran it bone dry over this past summer. Picked up some non-oxygenated fuel today at FF, mixed in some Amsoil Saber and seafoam. Started right up and ran perfect. We'll see how it runs thru the ice in a few weeks.

I'm always looking for the best routine when it comes to storing my auger. We all know how much of a pita it is when anything doesn't run right.

[Phred52]

If you're using 'regular'grade gas with ethanol, I'd store it with an empty tank and carb. The ethanol separates and then you have 'water' in the system. Seafoam can only help so much. Once separated the ethanol will start degrading the plastics and synthetics in the fuel system. If you use non-oxygenated, treat it with seafoam and store it with a full tank. I myself use the non-oxy in everything but my truck. Phred52

[hibanks1]

drain the tank and run it dry...5 minutes and starts on the first pull every year...strikemaster

[stork]

I agree with Hibanks I run all of my 2cycle stuff with Amsoil mix never ever had a problem and when I am done I run it dry. If you leave the gas in it the seals get eaten away by our great gas with the ethenol in it. If you can run all your small engine stuff with non-ethenol gas that will help.

[NCLaker]

This is from the SM HSOforum on "care & maintenance":

"To prepare your auger for off season storage, choose one of the following

a) Dry tank storage: run fresh fuel with stabilizer through the engine. This will prevent build up of varnish from fuel residue. Running the engine dry may result in the carb components to dry out, warp, swell or crack in addition the needle my stick open or shut.

Wet tank storage: Make sure to fill tank at least 1/4 full with fresh stabilized fuel. Run the engine for 5 to 10 minutes than shut off and open fuel cap slightly to reduce the chance of pressure or swollen tank. For optimal storage, run engine once a month for 5-10 minutes"

Why are we talking about auger storage ... season hasn't even started

[Northlander]

I keep mine full with premium gas and stabil and run it at least once a month.