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Most small engines do suffer using ethanol blends. Some have a better grade of rubber, or similar synthetic material, used in their fuel systems. This means everything, from the cap on the tank, to the intake manifold. My 2005 Cub Cadet ( which has 1,175 hrs on the clock) has seen a lot of 10% blended gas, and not suffered much....although last year I discovered the gasket on the fuel tank cap had turned into gum. Other small engines I own (chain saws, string trimmers, roto tillers) have all had fuel system failures much quicker. Our later model cars don't have a problem with it......unless it sets unused for extended periods.
I'd bet any (honest) small engine repair place will tell you the same......Just ask them the number 1 cause of failure in equipment they see.
Question: Does this scooter have the damn canisters, and all of the associated emissions hoses still attached?
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