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really, fill the gas tank? Can stabil last a couple of years?

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

well, I bought the used 2-stroke 221QE. It seemed like new. it hardly snows by us, but I have a long driveway and got tired of shoveling. my hs928tas hasn't even had gas in it since i bought it 2 years ago. hopefully, i use of one these machines one day.

really, no budget. Just looking for a good machine. I have a HS928TAS that's in the garage and waiting for the big snow storm in the mid-atlantic that only happens once every 3-4 years. I guess you can say, I like to be prepared. so, I figured something that will last me a while. I'd rather buy the new Toro 4-stroke or Simplicity if you guys said the 4-strokes are better than the 2-stroke R-Tek. I can't seem to find a new 2-stroke Toro anywhere. Plus, $225 seems like an ok deal, if it were $100, then it'd even be better.

So, a single stage is what I'm looking for. There's a used Toro 221QE for about $225-250 that's in pretty good condition. Or I can get a newer Toro or Simplicity. any thoughts?