Max II How Long

[Kabruta]

How long will a max II with a 16 hp run on a full tank of gas? Thanx

[Mike]

It depends on how you drive, how strenuous the terrain, tracks or tires, what size tires, weight, gearing, etc.

With that said, the last time that we went riding, I ran my Max II w/ 18hp from 10 am until 5pm without shutting it off except for lunch. I used about 3 - 3.5 gallons. Most of the time was slower speed riding with the occasional high speed run. Fuel isn't usually something you have to worry about for a one day ride.

I have a brochure somewhere that says your 16 hp motor's fuel consumption is .32 GPH @ 1/4 throttle @ 2,000 rpm.

An 18hp briggs gets .38 GPH.

I assume those numbers are with no load because that seems awful low to me. Don't get me wrong, these motors are very economical but I don't think they are that good.

Maybe that helps.

[Amphiman1]

the answer is,,,,,,, until it runs out of gas..

[philipatmaxfour]

How L_O_N_G?

the answer is,,,,,,, until it runs out of gas..

[Amphiman1]

as long as there is gas in it, what else?

[LarryW]

I dont know for sure but its long enough to not worry about it. I mean if your worried about fuel economy. And as Mike stated, it depends....

[Raleigh Trainer]

I have the 23hp Kohler, and even with the bigger engine, I don't think I've used much more than two full tanks in the 22 hours I've used it so far. Hard to say because I (unnecessarily) topped it off twice for recreational riding at an atv park. I left both days with lots and lots of gas left after hours of hard riding.

[Kabruta]

What a bunch of funny guys. I just got it and I am going out for a ride this weekend and didnt want to run out of gas half way out in the woods. Is there a mod for a fuel gauge? I have a 93 max II Thanks again.

[Amphiman1]

fuel gauge

Some riding lawn mowers have a screw on or twist lock, (gauge) built on the gas cap. see a mower dealer/ repair shop for one.

[Mike]

You should be able to just look under the dash and see through the tank enough to see your fuel.

If you are just riding for the day, you shouldn't run out of fuel. (but don't hold me responsible if you do)

[Kabruta]

So I measure how deep the tank is from the cap. Thats a good idea.. Thanks again

[lewis]

I have the Avenger with a 26 HP Kohler. Tank holds 8 gallons. Fill up in morning and you will be good for the day. I always have lots of fuel left in the evening. Like you car, jackrabbit starts, WOT and higher speeds will consume more fuel. You should be good for the day with a full tank. As you put more hours on your machine you will become more familiar with its fuel consumption.

Lewis

[Amphiman1]

So I measure how deep the tank is from the cap. Thats a good idea.. Thanks again

your most welcome!

[Bud]

You should be able to just look under the dash and see through the tank enough to see your fuel.

That's what I do.

[Raleigh Trainer]

So I measure how deep the tank is from the cap. Thats a good idea.. Thanks again

Just to be sure, you don't actually unscrew the cap to see how much fuel you have. The stock max fuel tank is translucent. You should be able to see how much fuel is in you tank just by looking at the tank while sitting in you Max. There is no measuring involved- if it looks half full, it IS half full, etc.