| Ifishskis - 11/2/2008 4:05 PM
Whether you use Stabil or SeaFoam (I prefer the latter) you should add it to the tank first, then add your fuel. Adding the fuel after the Stabil/SeaFoam helps to better mix things up. Run the motor for at least 10 minutes after this. In 30 yrs of runing all types of 2 and 4 stroke motors, I myself have never drained the carbs...draining them can dry the carb gaskets out.
This is interesting.... I used to leave my fuel line connected to my kicker all summer after trolling in the spring. Then in the fall when I wanted to troll again year after year the same thing happened, the fuel in the carb evaporated and left me with gummed up carb jets and it wouldn't run. The mechanic told me to disconnect the fuel line and run it empty after each use. Since then I have had no problems. As a side benefit I also don't have any trouble getting that cold blodded big foot to start either. With an empty carb it start up right away and doesn't even need to warm up before puting in gear. |
