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What gas goes in your lawn mower?

Regular 87, E10 or less. And never E15 in mowers, boats, or motorcycles.

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Too littleLast summer's gas with water in the bottom
Too muchPremium in a push mower
Just rightFresh regular, ethanol-free for anything that sits, stabilizer for storage

Huh, didn't know that: Ethanol pulls water out of the air, and gas can start going bad in as little as 30 days.

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My lawn mower and I have a lot in common. Let us sit all winter, and we're both hard to start in the spring.
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References

Answer: Fresh regular 87 with 10% ethanol or less. Small engines want fresh regular, E10 or less. E15 is not allowed in mowers, boats or motorcycles. Gas can start going bad in 30 days, so use stabilizer for storage.

  1. Briggs & Stratton fuel FAQ
  2. Honda Power Equipment
  3. Mercury Marine fuel basics
  4. EPA E15 pump label

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