Another reason is that I once loaned him my blower. Got it back full. Went to use it a few days later and wouldn't start. All my stuff starts on first or third pull...
Anyhow, after removing the gas, tank and cleaning carb, I realized the gas mix he filled blower with was 3 years old.
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