Winter Mower Storage. Drain the gas? Stabil? Start it once a month?

[hube2]

Where would you suggest that I purchase non-ethanol gasoline?

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

We can buy non-ethanol gas right from our pumps at most filling stations. Most of the gas stations offer it in a standard octane gas, so you don't have to buy the higher octane pump gas. It costs a few cents more a gallon, but it's worth it, and it's all I run in my small engines.

 

[fried1765]

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

Good info!
Exactly: Precisely defines the issue with non-ethanol gas in my state!.
Can only be purchased in 5 gal. sealed cans at $15 per gallon.
But: Site lists local airport also: $6 per gal. 100LL.
Of course, I could also drive 6 hours round trip, to neighboring state.

 

[fried1765]

We can buy non-ethanol gas right from our pumps at most filling stations. Most of the gas stations offer it in a standard octane gas, so you don't have to buy the higher octane pump gas. It costs a few cents more a gallon, but it's worth it, and it's all I run in my small engines.

A bit too far for me to drive to Bismark!
Slightly over 1800 miles!

 

[Oaktree]

We can buy non-ethanol gas right from our pumps at most filling stations. Most of the gas stations offer it in a standard octane gas, so you don't have to buy the higher octane pump gas. It costs a few cents more a gallon, but it's worth it, and it's all I run in my small engines.

I'm sure it varies from state to state. We can get premium no-E (at a very premium price) but that's it, not all stations offer it. One more underground tank to install & maintain. I'll use it to make 2 stroke mix, or in something that sits a lot (ATV, snowmobile) but it's too expensive to use in something that gets used a lot like a lawnmower.

I'm in the "run it dry" camp for seasonal equipment. A little planning ahead to make sure you're pretty much down to fumes at the end of the season isn't that big a deal.
I'm also one who does oil, filter, etc. changes at the end of the season so when it comes time to start using it again just add gas & go.

 

[Peter 315]

Good info!
Exactly: Precisely defines the issue with non-ethanol gas in my state!.
Can only be purchased in 5 gal. sealed cans at $15 per gallon.
But: Site lists local airport also: $6 per gal. 100LL.
Of course, I could also drive 6 hours round trip, to neighboring state.

More then all of those listed on that web site sell it in 5 gal cans or quarts. I only know of a few stations that have it at the pumps and its racing fuel and $$$.......

 

[buck12]

It痴 available at certain gas stations here from the pump. I think non-ethanol is about 30 cents more per gallon but worth it from my experience.

 

[MossRoad]

In my SCAG zero turn I simply use ethanol gas (+ Stabil), and let it sit over the Winter.
In my chainsaw, and 3500W generator I use 100LL aviation gas.
That stuff keeps forever, and does not get gummy, or eat fuel lines. I sometimes do not start the generator for 3 or more years.
I do not want to rebuild any carbs.

You could try following your generator's operation instructions for long term storage, too. I'm fairly certain it will tell you to store it with no fuel in the tank and if you do, to use fuel stabilizer.

 

[bigtiller]

A bit too far for me to drive to Bismark!
Slightly over 1800 miles!

Looking at hube2's link, Ethanol-free gas is available at over a thousand stations in Florida.

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

 

[fried1765]

Looking at hube2's link, Ethanol-free gas is available at over a thousand stations in Florida.

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada

Good research!
Now check my profile!
"Northeast and Florida"
You did pick up on the Florida part.