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Good to hear different things. Maybe different manufacturers have
differerent recommendations.
But my CraftsMan manual says the oil should be drained lest it may left
gunks in the engine.
But I don't know whether it makes a difference that you fill it immediately
after the drain and fill it in the spring
when you start using it.
jb

"Brad" wrote in message
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I agree with running it dry (best way to take care of a carburetor,) But
DO
NOT drain the engine oil unless you replace it. Doing so is just asking
for
problems.