Rain water in my gas canister?

Question

My young one left the gas tanks for the riding lawn mower sitting outside in pouring rain for several days - what are the chances that water has gotten into the canisters, and if so - how do I get it safely out? I vaguely recall having had water years ago in my push lawnmower - and a neighbor put some rubbing alcohol??? in it that seemed to cure the problem, but am not sure. Any suggestions anybody?

As an alternative - if I want to get rid of the possible watered down gas [new riding lawn mower - I am not taking my chances with it] where do I go to, to safely dispose the gas off? I can't just dump it - we are talking about nearly 6 gallons - it will damage all growing things and we have pets too, and obviously I can't put it in the trashcan... Will the gas stations accept it back, or where do I need to go? How do I make sure afterwards that there is no water remaining in the tanks before using them again?

Thanks! S.

Answer 1

Pour some into a clear glass jar,(Fair size) and look at it.
Water and gas don't mix,if all you see is gas thats fine.

Alcohol will do the trick.For 6 gals of gas a 16 oz bottle is fine.
Good insurance.

If you want to get rid of it put it in your car with a couple of bottles of alcohol to be safe.

Rinse out your gas can with a half a bottle of alcohol and let dry.

If Your gas can is decent and you can't smell gas everytime you are near it then likely no water got in.