I have a lot of tools. I have hand tools, air tools, electric tools, hydrualic too! Not bragging, I'm over fifty so it's OK! I usually use StayBull, in my gasoline powered tools over the winter and I do the same for my KQ. But it's been a long time since I went to school for this stuff and I was wonderin' if I should look at something else to maintain the octane in gasoline, other than StayBull, or do I need it at all? Any advice would be appreciated...
Chuck, Suzuki KQ 300, GPS & lunch...

 

Sta-Bil, or whatever it's called, is the only product I know of for preventing gasoline gumming, ecorman1. Also, I'd probably add some "Dri-Gas," or some similar gasoline treatment agent, to the tank as well, to counteract possible condensation over the winter.

Next spring, I might give the mill a whiff of starting fluid, just to kick it off.

Better living through Chemistry!

Tree Farmer

P.S. If anyone knows of other products useful for storing engines and maintaining their readiness, I'd like to hear about 'em, too.

T.F.

 

Chuck,
the best possible scenerial is to bring your KQ up to my place for the winter.

You see,it will get alot of attention,will have a warm/heated pole barn to bed in,and all the tools it could possible ask for.My pole barn would be like a winter resort to the KQ.

I know this sounds like im spoiling the quads,but after what we put them thru in the summer months,they deserve the attention.[lol]

Ya,use Sta-bil.Make sure you run the quad for about 5-minutes after installing the STA-BIL.This will insure it makes it to the carb to prevent gumming deposits from forming.Pull the spark plug and add a few teaspoons of engine oil into the cyclinder,crank the engine over a few revolutions BY HAND to direct the oil around the cyclinder.Reinstall the plug.Pull the battery and bring it in the house for storage.If possible,trickle charge it once a month to.Jack up the quad to get the tires off the ground to prevent dry rotting.I know you allready know what I just told you,but it never hurts to reveiw it.You know the rest of the story,
Bill
Bill

 

What? There is an off season. NO ONE told me that. And to think I have been bragging how a quad is better then a snowmobile, motorcycle, and watercraft.

I was wrong. I guess I will have to tell my friends that. I know that is unusual but I can do it.

I guess I will put it up for the season, once I figure out how to push that plow in the snow. (GRIN) NOT!!!!!!!!

 

Oh Eric! I forgot, you can ride all year round. Park your watercraft, motorcycle and snowmobile and put that plow on the quad. While you're at it come by Michigan and get the snow off my walk too! That should allow me to tryout parking my quad for the season, don't you think? :0)
You're right... We should be riding in winter. It's great time to ride. Got an offer from a friend that has 100 acres up north about three hours from my house. Wants me to bring some guys up in December, and stay at his place for one weekend of riding.
Thanks for the offer Bill, but I'm gonna past on the warm, roomy convenience of your garage... You spoil my quad, it ain't gonna start for me ever again... I won't be able to get it to come back home...
Tree Farmer, do you winterize for several months of standing or short term like , say January thru March? I'm wondering if a few months of standing gasoline in the tank will make any difference. Thanks, guys...
Chuck, Suzuki KQ 300, GPS & lunch...

 

Chuck,
Well,im with Eric on this one.My quad does not know what an off season is.You know I have the plow for mine and I LOVE riding a 4x4 in the snow.Hey,you have a plow for yours to dont ya?Not to much off season for you either,
Bill

 

Yes I do Mr. Ciliberti... If you remember, last season I had shoulder surgery, so I couldn't do any plowing except for the month of March when it felt a little better. The KQ set all November thru February. I couldn't even get my "big head" brother over to plow. The blade was on and ready to go all winter. This time, I don't think I'm going to put the blade on 'til I know we need it. It'll have to be six inches or more, snow... How do you see it Bill, do you leave it off or install the blade now?
Chuck, Suzuki KQ 300, GPS & lunch...

 

Chuck,
I dont put my blade on until it is needed.Now sometimes at night I will see what the local forecasters say for tomorrows weather.If heavy snow is predicted,I may install the plow the night before.Actully,it takes me about 1-2 minute's to install or remove my plow,so I really dont leave it on very much,
Bill