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craftsman riding mower, water in tank

Simple usually. Just look below the tank and before the carb. You should see a clear tube with fuel in it. It will have a pinch type collar on either end. Simply squeeze the tabs of the collar with a pliers,pull the hose free of it’s male fitting and let drain into a bottle of some sort.

Here is a great video on how to do it safely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCA0Sw8h… Whenever equipment is sitting unused over several seasons or especially several years, the gas should be drained as it can create a lot of costly damage to the motor.

I just siphon! Then add stabilizer to remainder.