I am being gifted a 2-cycle snow blower of vintage 1996. It wasn't ever used a lot, but I think it hasn't been started in at least six years, possibly ten. Odds are pretty good that it was left with gas in the tank at that time. One can only imagine what might be left in the carburetor or fuel tank. My thoughts were
Does this sound like a reasonable plan, or should I try other things like soaking the tank with some serious fuel system cleaner first? Pull the plug and clean it up first? Other???
This won't be my primary snow blower, but I was always impressed with the way it would clean right down to the surface. The auger is equipped with rubber tipped blades that actually contact the surface. If I can get it running I will use it for the final passes afer the heavy snow is gone.
- check to see if there is anything liquid in the fuel tank, then remove it.
- Add a little premixed Ethanol free gas.
- Hit it with a good dose of starting fluid.
- Cross my fingers and attempt to start.
Does this sound like a reasonable plan, or should I try other things like soaking the tank with some serious fuel system cleaner first? Pull the plug and clean it up first? Other???
This won't be my primary snow blower, but I was always impressed with the way it would clean right down to the surface. The auger is equipped with rubber tipped blades that actually contact the surface. If I can get it running I will use it for the final passes afer the heavy snow is gone.