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Old 12-24-2013, 01:10 PM
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Beware if it's been sitting idle for a long time as gas does go bad with time and it turns to a gel-like mess in the carburetor. That can require a complete tear down and cleaning or rebuild. Either way the labor is expensive and parts can be close to $100.00. Usually, the stale gas will smell different than fresh gas if you're familiar with it. Sometimes (if it will start) running a carb cleaner for the first tank will resolve the issue. Or, better yet, using a fuel additive, like STABIL, will help prevent the problem if added BEFORE long-term storage.