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For storing gasoline, stabilizer was mentioned. I either dump all gas out of the tank, or have the tank nearly full. I do not use ethanol-gas and do not use stabilizer; and have never had a problem. Worst is a nearly empty tank, especially if it’s vented – if you have this, use stabilizer. If you use gas with ethanol in it, seek out stabilizer that also stabilizes the ethanol from phase separation. Sta-Bil Marine has ethanol stabilizer, and there are others out there, but some stabilizers only stabilize the gasoline and ethanol storage will still be a problem.
In addition to what the other guys do, I put the choke on to keep bugs out. I put a plastic bag over the lower unit, or cardboard under it to catch anything that may leak out.
Dave