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Running Small Engines
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:48 pm
Posted on 8/3/24 at 12:48 pm
I run all my generators/small engine equipment monthly during periods of low usage. I only put non ethanol fuel in them. What is the shortest amount of time I can run them? I usually run them from 20-30 minutes each months, Would 10 or 15 minutes suffice?
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Posted on 8/3/24 at 1:02 pm to greenbean
I run my Briggs and Stratton generator (Craftsman) no more than once per year. It stays outside under a tarp.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 2:21 pm to greenbean
As long as it gets up to operating temp I’m not sure what any additional time is accomplishing.
Posted on 8/3/24 at 2:54 pm to TheDrunkenTigah
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As long as it gets up to operating temp I’m not sure what any additional time is accomplishing.
So ten minutes is good?
Posted on 8/3/24 at 3:44 pm to greenbean
Long enough to burn off moisture that accumulates & that includes putting a load on the generator portion of the unit - if a generator - plug something into the generator to put a load on it - like a space heater, hair dryer, etc. .
How long should that be ???? What you are doing now seems fine, most likely better than what most of us do, and cutting that time in 1/2 is better than not running-exercising them at all.
What I tend to do is pull them out and let them run while I cut the lawn, which is usually 45 min-1 hour, so I’m not bothered by the engines running since I’m listening to a lawn mower motor anyway - that covers about 9-10 months out of the year.
How long should that be ???? What you are doing now seems fine, most likely better than what most of us do, and cutting that time in 1/2 is better than not running-exercising them at all.
What I tend to do is pull them out and let them run while I cut the lawn, which is usually 45 min-1 hour, so I’m not bothered by the engines running since I’m listening to a lawn mower motor anyway - that covers about 9-10 months out of the year.
Posted on 8/4/24 at 6:34 am to greenbean
All you are really doing is cycling the gas, oil, etc and putting the engine to use to reduce build up from not being used. I wouldn’t stress about just doing it for 5-10 mins at most honestly. Doing that monthly and then running them for 30-60 mins once a year I think is likely fine.
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