Chainsaws & Outdoor Power EquipmentWhy is ethanol-free gasoline strongly recommended for small 2-stroke outdoor power equipment?17%Next Correct IncorrectEthanol attracts atmospheric moisture (phase separation), causes gum in carburetor jets, and degrades rubber fuel lines and diaphragms during storage.Why is ethanol-free gasoline strongly recommended for small 2-stroke outdoor power equipment?Ethanol is non-flammable in outdoor environmentsEthanol absorbs ambient water, corrodes carburetors, and rots rubber fuel linesEthanol makes the engine exhaust smell like maple syrupEthanol freezes at room temperature17%Back To Top