forecaster Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) I'm preparing my paramotor for winter break during which I'd like to keep it in the living room. Except for plugging the air intake and exhaust holes I'd like to fully get rid of fuel in the tank and all pipes. Can I store the paramotor for a few months with no fuel in the carburetor? I've heard that the fuel conserves the membranes but as they are made of rubber/plastic it's hard for me to believe it. this material doesn't soak up fuel. Besides, they are not delivered or stored in the shops immersed in the fuel, right? If it's not recommended, why is that and what are the potential issues or damages it could make to the carburetor? Cheers, forecaster Edited November 21, 2020 by forecaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Buy some Aspen and store it with that in the carb https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274568267425 (can also be purchased from most mower repair type places) It will protect all the rubbers and such and it will start in the spring with no dramas SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Just for info. I have "stored" a machine by doing nothing. Tank half full, fuel in carb. After nearly 6 months it started first time and ran fine. It was stored in a garage in a warm climate, 15 DegC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Heated garage!! (starting to think you could be a closet snob! lol ) Even at this time of year my garage is somewhere from 6c - 8c in the morning SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Southern Spain! That's the winter temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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