Not Snowmobiles but small engines ??

[Deleted User]

I have a older generator with a breaks and scrapem (briggs and Stratton) engine on it. I cleaned the carb and gas tank of old gas. I cleaned the metal gas tank as best as i could to get the rust out but my ? is- is it better to store the generator gas tank empty or full of fuel? When I acquired the generator it had a 1/2 tank and the top half was rust free and the lower half was rusted. I assume to leave it empty but just curious what others thought. Thanks for you help.

[TOYMECH]

Best thing to do on that one is to do one of two things:

Drain the system COMPLETLY of fuel and store it dry if You have an area which is relativly free of moisture. One drawback to this is that in a Briggs, they will use either a needle with a rubber tip and a seat that is metal or a rubber seat and metal needle valve. Dependent on how long you store it, they may dry out.

OR, You can store it completly full of fuel with fuel stabilizer in it. Be sure to add the fuel stabilizer in correct proportions and run the unit to be sure it is in the carburetor. Fuel stabilizer will prevent oxidization and gumming of the fuel system. It will not keep the fuel "fresh", just prevents the above mentioned.

Another suggestion is that every 6 months start it up and run it to be sure it is in working order. Nothing is more frustrating than a generator that will not start when You need it the most especially in an emergency.

Hope this helps!

Greg