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raysmd
Joined: Nov 3, 2012
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Need advice on long term storage of 2-stage snow thrower, Honda HS928
Original Message Feb 21, 2014 10:17 am |
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So, I was able to break out the 2-stage honda a couple of weeks ago. It was brand new and never had gas in it for 2 yrs, until 2 weeks ago. Worked like a charm on wet heavy snow with my steep driveway. anyway, I have to put it away now. I might not need it for another couple of years. I know, I know, I should've just hired someone to do my driveway. But, hey, I like my power tools. I've read a couple of past threads on what to do for storage, but since this is for long term storage, is there anything extra I should do? 1. drain gas tank, I didn't use stabil because it was a last minute decision to use the snow blower. Or should I empty it and put in a fresh 1/4 tank with stabil? Or just add stabil to a nearly empty tank now? 2. change oil 3. wash it, dry it, and grease the moving parts 4. paint the underside of the front housing that got scratched on the concrete to reduces chances of rust? is this really needed? 5. oil the cylinder? is this really needed? I figure only, numbers 1-3 are necessary. thanks for the help
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raysmd
Joined: Nov 3, 2012
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Re: Need advice on long term storage of 2-stage snow thrower, Honda HS928
Reply #3 Feb 21, 2014 1:51 pm |
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really, fill the gas tank? Can stabil last a couple of years?
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Mark78
Joined: Dec 28, 2010
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Re: Need advice on long term storage of 2-stage snow thrower, Honda HS928
Reply #7 Feb 21, 2014 11:01 pm |
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Yes run dry or pump out gas and let run dry then fog the tank.....store in dry garage. If you only used for an hour or so greasing everything may not be needed but it couldn't hurt.
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RedOctobyr
Location: Lowell area, MA
Joined: Nov 5, 2011
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Re: Need advice on long term storage of 2-stage snow thrower, Honda HS928
Reply #9 Feb 22, 2014 10:39 am |
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If you were going to store it with gas in the tank, absolutely use stabilizer. But if that gas will just sit for several years, maybe it's worth considering using ethanol-free gas, and still using stabilizer? Like the canned 4-stroke gas at Home Depot, etc?
If you have a fuel shutoff after the tank, you might run the carb dry, even if you will keep the tank filled.
If you have grease fittings on the augers (where they ride on the auger shaft), you might want to grease those, remove the shear pins, and spin each auger on the shaft, to reduce the risk of the augers rusting to the shaft.
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niper99
Location: London Ont
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
Points: 354
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Re: Need advice on long term storage of 2-stage snow thrower, Honda HS928
Reply #10 Feb 22, 2014 11:41 am |
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If you were going to store it with gas in the tank, absolutely use stabilizer. But if that gas will just sit for several years, maybe it's worth considering using ethanol-free gas, and still using stabilizer? Like the canned 4-stroke gas at Home Depot, etc? <BR><BR>If you have a fuel shutoff after the tank, you might run the carb dry, even if you will keep the tank filled. <BR><BR>If you have grease fittings on the augers (where they ride on the auger shaft), you might want to grease those, remove the shear pins, and spin each auger on the shaft, to reduce the risk of the augers rusting to the shaft.
Good info Redoctobyr... I should of mentioned this as well.. sunoco ultra94 has NO ethanol in it... I switched about a year an half ago to using ultra94 ONLY... but still use stabilizer in fuel for long periods of sitting.. and I would agree use the fuel shut off and let engine run out of fuel but keep tank full if its a steel tank..
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