Title says it. Had to start up the 5000 watt generator because of an outag= e. Gas within is at least three winters old. Always starts on the second = pull. This is contrary to all the discussions about "dumping your gasoline= " into your auto after about 2-3 months. Additionally, I have a push mower that I use to get into tight spots where= my riding mower does not fit. Only run it for about 2-3 minutes at a time= , about 8 times a year. Same story. Gas within is about 4 years old. No = problem. I do however push the primer bulb about 9 times to get it started= , instead of the recommended three.
BTW, I always turn off the gas to the gen and let it die out. I wish lawn = mowers would have an in-line gas shutoff. Suppose I could install one.
So, what's going on? Is Oregon ARCO gas that much better? Is Troy-Built e= quipment immune from 'stale' gas?
Not wanting to start a fight, just interested. BTW, both gen and lawn mowe= r are 11 years old.
Thanks, Ivan Vegvary