I'm a complete novice with outboards and just acquired this 2005 6hp 4 stroke. While trying to educate myself on the do's and don'ts I came across someone saying that every engine should have a water fuel separator. Is this necessary for even the smaller sized engines?
When I bought the boat (12 foot aluminum) and engine it came with a portable gas tank already so I'm not sure how old it is. The tank has some cap on it ever so slightly open (which I think you're supposed to have open while operating) and was sitting outside for a month at least so I'm concerned about water in the tank.
Does it make sense to get a water fuel separator or should I just change the gas and call it a day? Any other suggestions or comments to a novice are welcomed.
Thanks all.
When I bought the boat (12 foot aluminum) and engine it came with a portable gas tank already so I'm not sure how old it is. The tank has some cap on it ever so slightly open (which I think you're supposed to have open while operating) and was sitting outside for a month at least so I'm concerned about water in the tank.
Does it make sense to get a water fuel separator or should I just change the gas and call it a day? Any other suggestions or comments to a novice are welcomed.
Thanks all.