Fuel that is ethanol-free protects the two-cycle engine from the corrosive nature of ethanol and ensures peak performance that lasts. Embrace The Notion Of A “Clean Machine” The phrase “clean machine” is important to remember when maintaining power equipment: It’s exactly what one should aspire to have. Whether by hand or using an air blower or compressor, ensure that tiny particles of dust, grass, leaves and dirt are removed after each use of power equipment. Although cleaning is an extra step at the end of a long day of grounds maintenance, it’s a step that elongates the life of the equip-ment and saves dollars in costly repairs. replace fuel and use fuel stabilizers. Storing power equipment is a simple, yet critical, way to demonstrate care. The storage area for power equipment should be dry and away from any potential water source to prevent rust and damage. Lastly, equipment should be put away with the engine facing down and, if possi-ble, hung on a wall or in a location where it is protected from debris or accidental damage. CM Mike Moorhead is the president of TruSouth Oil, an innovative product development company that manufactures and packages high-quality lubri-cants, solvents and insight-driven finished goods like TRUFUEL, a pre-mixed gas and oil fuel. Founded in 2006, TruSouth recently completed construction of its state-of-the-art blending and packaging facility in Shreveport, LA. The man-agement team at TruSouth Oil has long-standing experience in the product development, blending and packaging industry. For more information, visit www.TRUFUEL50.com. Don’t Discount The Owner’s Manual Although often discounted by a hurried user, the owner’s manual is the roadmap to ensuring a long and satisfying relationship with power equipment. All equipment powered by two-cycle engines requires a carefully measured mix of oil and gas. Be sure to pay careful attention to the ratio of oil to gas indicated in the owner’s manual. Better yet, try a pre-mixed gas and oil fuel, as it will minimize the potential of an improper ratio of oil to gas. One savvy manufacturer recently devel-oped the nation’s first-ever pre-mixed, ready-to-use gas and oil fuel for two-cycle engine equipment. Available in multiple ratios, these pre-mixed fuels guarantee the correct blend and eliminate the need for mixing proper ratios or filling and storing gas canisters whose fumes can overpower even the largest garage or shed. Further, gasoline — most often stored in vented containers — can lose octane and vapor pressure, attract water and, in some cases, separate into its base components. This deterioration occurs when the fuel is left unused in a vented container over the course of several months. Ethanol-free pre-mixed gas and oil fuel products have upwards of a two-year shelf life, eliminating concern about fuel deterio-ration and the need to continually drain and Circle Product Information no. 252 on page 32 www.cmmonline.com 39
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