Accidentally put half oil and half gas in lawnmower?


Lawnmower
Karan asked:


i asked to borrow my neighbours lawnmower since ours wasnt working and he told me his tank was empty.

but i accidentally put half oil and half gas in lawnmower and started it. it was working but there was smoke coming out (more than usual).
what should I do?
also, how and where should i drain it if i need to?

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3 Responses to “Accidentally put half oil and half gas in lawnmower?”

  1. g man w Says:

    http://www.supersportsstore.com/goggles-7753g man w drain it now. if it isn’t a two cycle; put some gas in. perhaps an 89 octane

  2. w61earl Says:

    http://www.fresh-coffee.com/coffee/speciality-coffee.htmw61earl If it is running using that mix, keep running and use it up.

  3. Hondu Says:

    http://www.djthings.com/musician-s-friend-m3907Hondu Not to worry. It will smoke more than usual. The oil will provide a little upper cylinder lubrication and the worst it will do is foul the plug. Go ahead and run it, adding more straight gas as soon as the tank is down a little bit.

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