Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hi guys,

What is the best/responsible way to dispose remaining 2 cycle gas/oil mixture?  Straight gas is easy, I just pour it into one of my cars. 

Maybe as my local Toro dealer wants $549 for a brand new 221Q.  It makes no sense to buy an used 3650GTS for $300.

aa335 wrote:
And in your chainsaw!

MN_Runner wrote:

Not a bad price for a new 221Q. Are you getting one this winter? There's still time to tango. :)

How do you justify (to your spouse) buying another snowblower after buying a Honda snowblower only a few months ago?

MN_Runner wrote:
How do women justify the necessity for forty pairs of shoes?  

The SS machine is to accessorize your snow removal ensemble.  After all, the Toro is also red.  That alone should sway her.  

So Borat,

Are you suggesting that I buy my wife some sexy RED stuff from the Victoria Secret and tell her that I am going to buy a new Toro to match her new outfit?  Sounds like a great idea. Hope it flies.

MN_Runner wrote:
Real easy you have 2 options If your car has half a tank or more just add to your car or add 2 liters (1/2 gallon) of gas to your oil mix gas and use it in your lawnmower. Next time no need to pre-mix buy a turkey baster add straight gas and add 1/2 a shot of oil mix  and stir with the turkey baster take a sample and if the colour is midium blue you are good to go. No need the waste time trying to mix 32-1 or 40-1 or 50-1

edgenet wrote:

I have to disagree with this method. An engine designed for 50-1 will not work properly with ex. 30 - 1. Plugs will foul, engine will stall, hard to start, etc, etc.

I have seen this with my own 2 stroke OPE.

It is OK to be a little off, say 10%, but I would not 'WING IT' Eventually, it will cause an issue!!

MN_Runner wrote:
I haven't seen any Toro that flies, but it sure blows. 

Any luck on persuading the missus on a second snowblower?

No luck so far.  I really need a good training or a book on how to convince your wife that I need another blower.  I could use an advice (or advices) from you, AA335.  If I do get a SS blower, it will be 4 cycle and not 2 cycle.  We are expecting 12-16" of wet snow tonight and tomorrow so it is time for my mighty HS928 (although I am not so sure about that).  I washed and waxed my blower only a week go thinking that the worst is essentially over.