summerizing auger

[fishtrap2]

I know it's too early, but what is the best way to get the auger ready for that long summer nap?

[Surface Tension]

First always use unoxigenated (sp?)gas in small engines.
Either run it dry or run a gas stableizer threw it. Then pull the plug and pour a teaspoon of 2 cycle oil in it. Replace the plug and pull it over a dozen times.

[fishtrap2]

Thanks ST

[Surface Tension]

Your welcome fishtrap. I still have a couple weeks to ice fish yet. Its a bitter sweet time when you retire the auger.

[Gissert]

I put put a bit of Seafoam in the gas, and run it for a few minutes to get the seafom through the entire fuel/carb system. After that is done, I spray engine fogging spray in the air intake(It helps to have a second person when you do this.)

When you do this, the engine will start to bog, so increase the throttle and make sure the carb gets a good shot of fog. Then choke the engine until it dies.

Next, remove the spark plug and shoot some engine fog into the cylinder, or put a half ounce or so of two stroke oil in the spark plug hole. Then pull the motor over slowly to coat the cylinder walls, replace the spark plug, and the unit is pickeled until next fall.

[Beckman]

I'm lazy and don't do anything. Just add some fresh gas at the beginning of the season. Is this going to catch up to me and cause me engine problems in the future?

[shadrapla]

my way is easy i start it up for less 5 min once per month i doing that for 5 years and no problem fo rme to start itup easy during winter season

[bturck]

I have always used some Stabil in the gas tank and let it run prior to storage. I have done this with the auger, lawn mowers, golf car etc. It has worked well and they always have started the next season. Also a little oil in the the cyliner does not hurt.

[Surface Tension]

Some things that could happen. Gummed up carb. Froze piston and pitted bearing in the crank. If you dont do this at least use unoxigenated gas and start your auger once a month through the summer. Take a little time when you put any gas engine away and it will be ready for you when you need it.

[Raven]

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[Guest]

SOUNDS LIKE ALL THE BASES ARE COVERED HERE, BUT REMEMBER THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS OXYGENATED GAS EVEN WITH STABIL OR SEAFOAM IN IT WILL STILL HARM YOUR UNIT. IF YOU HAVE OXYGENATED GAS IN IT, MAKE SURE YOU RUN IT DRY.

[Guest]

OK, stupid question here, but...

Is the gas we buy at Holiday or SA oxygenated or unoxygenated and where do you get the other kind of gas.... or

how do you oxygenate or unoxygenate your gas?

[Surface Tension]

It would be at the premium pump and There will be a lable by the wieghts and measure sticker saying unoxegenated.

[Uncle Bill]

Just when you thought you had all the bases covered, I got one more tip for ya. Put just a dab of anti-sieze on the threads of the spark plug before you screw it back in.
(It keeps the threads from "galling")

[Gissert]

HockeyDad -

Most stations (not all) have one pump that is 91-93 octane. There will be a small sticker on that one denoting the gas as un-oxygenated for use in small engines and classics cars, etc. This gas does not contain any ethanol or MBTE additive.

I think every Fleet Farm gas station has one pump for this type of gas.

[Guest]

Thanks

[Fishbitten]

You should also leave the unit on a compression stroke so the reeds are covered and moisture can't enter the cylinder.