Diesel prices take a jump yet again

[Hay Dude]

My guess is since you live in an area with a climate where the temps change dramatically, the water never goes away, it just keeps accumulating. Even a teaspoon a day over 5 years is a lot of water.

 

[mrmikey]

if there was over a gallon of water in the fuel, how did it even run?...........M

 

[lman]

if there was over a gallon of water in the fuel, how did it even run?...........M

It's one of those new hydrogen machines. It runs on H2O.

 

[Hay Dude]

if there was over a gallon of water in the fuel, how did it even run?...........M

a BIG water separator LOL

 

[RoyJackson]

if there was over a gallon of water in the fuel, how did it even run?...........M

Surprised me too!
I guess the fuel pick up is above the level of the water...
I've never drained the tank...might have to be part of my annual maintenance

I will ask about a water separator

 

[Hay Dude]

You may have a “water sump” in the bottom of the tank where water collects. The manufacturer may have the pickup over the sump for this very reason.

 

[LouNY]

Come on guys, a quart would be a large amount of water in a small fuel tank.
There is almost no way you would accumulate a gallon in a lawn mowers tank.
Heck what is the full tank capacity 7 to what maybe 10 gallons.
Was it running when they picked it up.
I would say that "service advisor" is blowing smoke or else smoking something.

 

[RoyJackson]

Come on guys, a quart would be a large amount of water in a small fuel tank.
There is almost no way you would accumulate a gallon in a lawn mowers tank.
Heck what is the full tank capacity 7 to what maybe 10 gallons.
Was it running when they picked it up.
I would say that "service advisor" is blowing smoke or else smoking something.

The tank is 11.5 gallons, IIRC
I don't think it was condensation...and I've dealt with this dealer for years...pretty straight shooters. Not cheap, but don't think they'd screw me.
As written in previous responses, my best guess now is when I got fuel (before winter), at least one fuel can (plastic) got water in it when filling at the gas station

 

[LouNY]

Your equipment, your cans and you know where you filled them.
I'd guess your dealer is one of United Ag and Turf many locations.
I still believe he is exaggerating considerably the amount but I'm not there looking at it.
As long as it runs good when you get it back and the bill doesn't make you kneel over,
good luck and enjoy her.

 

[RoyJackson]

Your equipment, your cans and you know where you filled them.
I'd guess your dealer is one of United Ag and Turf many locations.
I still believe he is exaggerating considerably the amount but I'm not there looking at it.
As long as it runs good when you get it back and the bill doesn't make you kneel over,
good luck and enjoy her.

Yup, to all the above...