Draining Gasoline I was hoping I could siphon the unused gasoline directly from the Durostar DS4000 into my gas can, but the white plastic filter prevents that on the Durostar DS4000.Can anyone tell me what steps they go through draining the generator, and getting it into their gas can. What do you catch the gas in, and how cleanly can you then get it back into your gas can.I'd appreciate any tips on this. Draining Gasoline I was hoping I could siphon the unused gasoline directly from the Durostar DS4000 into my gas can, but the white plastic filter prevents that on the Durostar DS4000. » Read More Draining Gasoline I was hoping I could siphon the unused gasoline directly from the Durostar DS4000 into my gas can, but the white plastic filter prevents that on the Durostar DS4000.Can anyone tell me what steps they go through draining the generator, and getting it into their gas can. What do you catch the gas in, and how cleanly can you then get it back into your gas can.I'd appreciate any tips on this. « Show Less
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I'd leave the gas in, and add sta-bil. Haven't got my Durostar yet, but I assume there's a clamp at an inline filter and carburetor you could undo.
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There is a petcock with a fuel line heading to the carburetor. Close petcock and remove fuel line from carburetor. The line is just long enough to reach a 2-1/2 gallon gas can.
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I have lots of motors, and Mike is using "Sea-Foam" I'm sure. Good stuff. I use sta-bil, and on occasion add some Lucas gas treatment. I don't drain gas, it's a pain, and it stinks having a dry carburetor and trying to prime things in the dark, right when you need it. Better to run what you got every month or so, a generator should be placed under load as well, to create some heat in the electronics
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The filter can be removed and a siphon line can be placed into the fuel tank.
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Suggest using Marine grade sta-bil with a little sea formin it if using gas with ethanol in it. I've had alot of trouble with this type fuel for my lawn mowers and other yard equipment. The Marine sta-bil and sea form has done the trick and eliminated the problems.
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I would say that normal gasoline will plug the fuel line or injector making it very difficult to use after several uses. Gasoline usually burns very dirty so I would recommend using white gas- it's not terribly expensive.
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Where I live, E10 gasoline is all we have. I've been using stabilizer in that gas since the ethanol was mandated. The E10 gas takes a while to go stale and get appreciable water separation. Nevertheless, if you are going to keep gasoline in the generator, stabilized or not, keep only a small amount in it, then start and run it every couple of weeks for 30-60 minutes. That will keep the water separation and stale gas problem to a minimum. In addition, when and if you need the generator you will know how to use it and be confident of it starting.
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It seems that if you overfill the fuel tank, the gas makes it's way into the vent and and then drains thru the hose back into the air cleaner assembly. Not the greatest design, but I drained some fuel from the tank and now the problem is solved.. Thanks for you input anyhow.
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Dennis, you won't have any problems for years. My son left it uncover and water got into the gas. We fixed it by draining the water with gas and replacing it with new gas. As long as it is out of the elements this lawn boy self propel will last for years to come. I love mine!
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This has happened to me also. The adapter hose you have is clogged. It may have received some dirt before/during assembly or your 20 lb gas tank has dirty gas. The hose will slowly fill allowing just enough gas to start, then it goes out. You have two options: 1) Find a propane dealer that can blow out the hose adapter for you: or 2) Buy a new hose from a sporting goods store or Wal-Mart. I took option 2.
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Here is the response to your question from the DuroMax Customer Service. "Our propane unit is not capable of running off natural gas. The system would require a different hose, carburetor, and jet set".http://www.duromaxgenerators.org/find_answers.html
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My washer is electric but here is what I did. Hooked up the can and emptied until excess water came out the exit hose (make sure the hose is pointed in a direction that you do not want to get wet). Then to be sure the lubricant had circulated into the pump, I plugged in the unit and ran for about three seconds but, unlike a gas powered washer, turning the pump motor on and off is much easier and faster reducing the chance of running the pump dry.
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The longer one which has little flax and yes it will fir into the top of a car tank. However, you'd almost have to have a really full tank to siphon gas out.The way I used it was to siphon gas out of my generator, into a portable fuel tank, and then I added it to my car's gas. It's not a good idea to leave a generator unused with some gas in it's tank.
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I wait till my tank is almost empty than put cleaner in, I than run it up the freeway HARD to clear out as much carbon as I can then stop & fill up. My vehicle is running GREAT again by the time I get to the gas station. Hope this helps. Best Fuel System cleaner on the market well worth the money. Mechanics must hate thus product!
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NO! If you get the copper pump down the fill tube into your tank there is not enough hose left over to operate it and get the gasoline safely into a gasoline container. Now you have to get the copper pump out of the tank. You may find out the pump will pull off the hose and roll around at the bottom of your fuel tank for the rest of the vehicle's life. As siphoning from a gasoline container to the vehicle no problem.
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Any gasoline powered generator will suffer from stale gas if not used regularly. After use, you should run it until the carb is dry and drain the tank.I converted my Generac generator to propane just for this reason. It gets used maybe once a year and gasoline will go stale and turn to jelly in the carb.For that reason, I converted mine to propane and had to use it earlier this year after sitting for almost a year. It started on the first pull and powered my whole house without problems.So the answer is, either buy a propane powered generator in the first case or be prepared to spend another $200 or so to convert any generator to propane. Any gasoline powered generator will suffer from stale gas if not used regularly. After use, you should run it until the carb is dry and drain the tank.I converted my Generac generator to propane just for this reason. It gets used maybe once a year and gasoline will go stale and turn to jelly in the carb.For that reason, I converted mine to propane and had to use it earlier this year after sitting for almost a year. It started on the first pull and powered my whole house without problems.So the answer is, either buy a propane powered generator in the first... » Read More Any gasoline powered generator will suffer from stale gas if not used regularly. After use, you should run it until the carb is dry and drain the tank.I converted my Generac generator to propane just for this reason. It gets used maybe once a year and gasoline will go stale and turn to jelly in the carb.For that reason, I converted mine to propane and had to use it earlier this year after sitting for almost a year. It started on the first pull and powered my whole house without problems.So the answer is, either buy a propane powered generator in the first case or be prepared to spend another $200 or so to convert any generator to propane. « Show Less
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A siphon like this will get most of it out but not all. I would suggest when you do get the old gas out you inspect the gas tank for rust that could cause trouble down the road.
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My owners manual recommends that you run the tank empty. It also recommends that if you must store the unit with gas in it, that you make sure you do two things. Always treat your gasoline with some quality fuel stabilizer, like STAR TRON and that you turn off the the gas line valve, and let it continue to run until it shuts off. That will keep your carb and parts from the effects of ethanol fuels. You could get a siphon like used with a kerosene heater and reverse siphon the gas out of the tank into a gas can.
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If you setup and balance everything right probably less than 2 minutes or less however,you'll have some residual fluid leftover in the funnel hen done so find a pare container somewhere to put the funnel so it can drain while you wrap up\seal your containers. This residual leftover fuel may or may not filter and drain out as I've noticed when doing gasoline so, rather than wait I find a safe place\resealable container and dispose of it.
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I got the 12 oz because my car is smaller and since I don't like to go below half a tank, I put the Techron in before filling it at half a tank and did it every 2nd to 3rd fill up, depending on how low I was. I found that with some gases (lower rated ones like Pilot, etc) I got much better gas mileage right after I put it in and it got a little worse by the third half tank fill up. By the end of my trip, I was making sure that I put it in every other fill up to keep my mileage up. I averaged about 25.2 over all, with my car packed. When not using the Techron, it would drop down to about 20-22, so to my way of thinking, it was worth it. When I go for my oil change, etc, I will ask them what my fuel pump looks like just for the additional info. I hope this helps you!
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It transfers gasoline just fine. I emptied the gas tank on my scooter several times while fixing it with no problem.