[twindman]

I had an external genny. I would run it empty and try to drain any excess fuel from the carb. The next year it wouldn't start. I was using Ethanol gas which will plug up the carb. Cost me $150-250 to have it fixed.

After that I started using Ethanol free gas. A little hard to start after sitting for 6-12 months but it starts after 4-5 pulls on cord.