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FACILITY & OPERATIONS 40 SportsTurf | July 2015 www.sportsturfonline.com TOOLS & EQUIPMENT PRODUCT ROUNDUP EQUIPMENT FOCUS E T H A N O L - F R E E F U E L & A D D I T I V E S B3C FUEL SOLUTIONS OFFERS PRODUCTS TO COMBAT ETHANOL-BLENDED FUEL-RELATED ISSUES Today's modern gasoline contains ethanol, which attracts water and causes issues such as phase separation (ethanol/water mix separates out and settles on the bottom of a fuel tank), corro- sion, fuel decay, instability and contaminants. This ethanol/water mixture is corrosive. As this mixture moves from a fuel tank into an engine, it causes many problems, including — but not limited to — varnish, gum, severe corrosion, dried and brittle rubber and plastic parts, and accelerated fuel decay. For a consumer, the end result is often an engine that will not start or may start but runs poorly. However, dealers can use B3C Fuel Solutions' products to test, fix, and prevent fuel-related issues. Test: Knowing fuel quality is the first step to fixing and preventing fuel-related issues. Now you can check the gas in a customer's unit to see if it is a fuel-related issue by using Gasoline Test Swabs. The Test Swabs will check the gas to see if it is fresh, marginal (decaying) or bad, and if there is water present. You can then inform the customer the status of the gas and use it as part of your diagnostic service. This can also inform you if the repair is covered un- der warranty. The great part of the Test Swabs is that it only takes a few minutes to perform the test, and it can be done right in front of the customer so that there are no questions. Fix: Mechanic In A Bottle synthetic fuel additive works in 2-cycle and 4-cycle gasoline engines. It removes all varnish in the fuel system without having to remove the carburetor, removes carbon deposit and water, reconditions rubber and plastic components, and revitalizes old fuel. Mechanic In A Bottle rejuvenates fuel systems, so they start efficiently and operate in top condition. Prevent: How can a customer make sure that the unit will start? By using Ethanol Shield Fuel Stabilizer in the gas at all times, the fuel will stay fresh, and ethanol will not be an issue. The fuel will not be the reason the engine will not start. This means that there is an actual issue with the engine that needs service and very well could be covered under the manufacturer's warranty. B3C Fuel Solutions LLC BRIGGS & STRATTON ADVANCED FORMULA FUEL TREATMENT & STABILIZER Briggs & Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer is a su- per-concentrated, 5-in-1 formula de- veloped by small- engine experts to protect against the harmful effects of ethanol-blended fuel in small engines. Unlike other fuel treatment and stabilizer products, the formula contains no alcohol, which can compound the damaging effects associated with ethanol due to moisture. Up to 3 years of fuel stabilization with the help of triple anti-oxidant metal part protection Hard-working detergent cleans the fuel sys- tem to prevent carburetor gumming and varnish. Metal de-activators and corrosion inhibi- tors guard against rust and degradation Briggs & Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment & Stabilizer prevents ethanol problems in all 2-cycle and 4-cycle gasoline engines, and it is an ideal product for easy en- gine starting and long-duration outdoor power equipment storage. Briggs & Stratton Corp. BRIGGS & STRATTON ADVANCED FORMULA ETHANOL-FREE FUEL Briggs & Strat- ton Advanced Formula Ethanol- free Fuel is a line of premium stabilizer and fuel blends specifi- cally designed to make operation of 2-cycle and 4-cycle gasoline engines smoother, while maintaining performance and reliability. It also contains a fuel-stabilizing ingredient to maxi- mize fuel storage life and prevent carburetor gumming, varnish, and corrosion. Ethanol-free fuel is application-ready, which means no mixing and no mess. It is available in 3 blends, including: 4-cycle fuel for outdoor power equipment such as lawn mowers and chipper/shredder. A combination of ethanol-free fuel and stabilizer. 40:1 and 50:1 fuel for 2-cycle engines such as leaf blowers and string trimmers. A combination of ethanol-free fuel, synthetic oil and stabilizer. Briggs & Stratton Corp. GOLD EAGLE EXPANDS STA-BIL 360° PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY Gold Eagle Co., makers of the STA-BIL brand of fuel stabilizers and ethanol treatments, announced April 20 that the company is revolutionizing and expanding its successful STA-BIL 360° product line. The new STA-BIL lineup will incorpo- rate its unique 360° technology across many of its products for automotive, boating and small engines. The streamlined portfolio now offers the industry's latest technology featuring 5-in-1 engine performance-boosting benefits, while providing customers the same STA-BIL fuel stabilization and protection they have known and trusted for decades. The new STA-BIL 360° line is designed to support consumers seeking ultimate perfor- mance in the automotive, boating, powers- ports and small-engine categories. STA-BIL scientists developed these innovative products to help restore power, maximize fuel economy, prevent ethanol damage, clean the fuel sys- tem, and provide a smooth idle. STA-BIL 360° Marine offers all of these benefits and provides better water removal for marine engines. The proprietary 360° technology also prevents cor- rosion above the fuel line by releasing a vapor that coats all metal parts of the fuel system, in- cluding the fuel tank, fuel sending unit, valves, carburetor and fuel injectors with a microscopi- cally thin corrosion-preventing shield. STA-BIL 360° Performance Small Engine Formula is ideal for use in small engines, including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, generators and more, and it comes in 4-ounce bottles. And like all STA-BIL brand products, the enhanced formulas stabilize fuel for up to 1 year. STA-BIL 360° products are safe and recommended for use in all types of gasoline and are recom- mended for use at every fill-up for year-round protection. Gold Eagle Co.