Originally posted by FLYING MOUNTIE
BUT I ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO RUN THE PUMP BACK INTO THE JUG WHEN FINISHED FLYING FOR THE DAY. THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE THE REASON IT HAS LASTED - KEEPS THE FUEL FROM SITTING IN THE PUMP AND WEARING THE O-RINGS ETC. - THEORY ONLY. JUST A SUGGESTION.
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Running the pump dry certainly helps. If you use the coiled fuel tubing it's also a good idea to draw the fuel out of these as well - this *will* prolong its useful life.