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Something that rarely gets done at this time of the year

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  1. Mwalsh9152

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    you just made me think of how old the mixed fuel in my can is. Guess I should run the new to me 2 stroke trimmer that mom gave me this week since she just moved into a condo. Gives me an excuse to test it out before putting it away as a backup. My 20V is much quieter to run!
     
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    If it's been sitting, dump the gas out and put fresh in. Just in case:yes:
     
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    That's my plan! Going to use it for a few weeks, then dump some of the synthetic fuel I bought with the chainsaw in it for storage.
     
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    Haven't decided for sure but will probably haul them out to where it is easier to wrestle them buggers.

    You are definitely right in that the lower humidity is really nice.
     
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    Hum... I'm using up some gas that got mixed last March and will continue to use it until it is gone which probably means about December. We've never had a problem with old gas. However, I do always put Stabil in the gas when it is bought.
     
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    For sure the electric is quieter to run. We have a 40 volt model and it works great. I hate recoil starters... :mad:
     
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    If I use one of my good batteries I can do my entire property on a single charge. It's nice and lite too!
     
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    I got a 32v last year , I really like it , lite weight , does a good job on the lite trimming ,which is most of what I use a trimmer for , still have the 2 stroke for tougher jobs
     
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    sounds nice! I was looking at the bigger voltage ones, but all my batteries that my work pays for are 20v, so it only cost me $99 for the trimmer.
     
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    I have 20v hedge trimmers ,I use a big bat , they work sweet
     
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    Something that rarely gets done at this time of the year

    snowman rounds in July.jpg
     
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    Actually, they have non ethanol gas at the county airport that they use for mowers. I often get it there.
    But rules is rules! If it sits over a month, it goes into a 4 cycle to be burned.
     
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    Maybe I'll try to make some of these.
     
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    Heh the answer is "yes and fill er up"
     
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