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04/07/2021 12:35:40

Interesting response to some of the suggestions. Lack of maintenance never results in long life, to remain reliable an annual service always helps. Users think nothing of neglecting to change the oil in 4 stroke engines, checking air filters, cleaning gapping or replacing spark plugs and air-gaps. They expect the same reliability as an electric motor but with no input, however an electric motor will not perform the arduous tasks an IC engine is capable of with a little care.

Although rubbished by one post I can confirm the efficacy of fuel Stabilizer, it is not a con trick, and I speak from first hand experience having used it for over 20 years. As a favour I have repaired a number of 2 & 4 stroke engines for friends over the years and with one exception ( duff electronic ignition) all faults resulted from varnish/deposits left behind by stale fuel contaminating the tank or carburettor.

Strimmer and chainsaws rely on a pressurised fuel supply as they are rarely operated with the carburettor horizontally disposed, think model aircraft IC engines.

I see the same problems mentioned in Classic Car & Motorcycle magazines - fuel left to deteriorate resulting in gummed up works.

Robert Butler

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