I am inclined to go your route with synthetic oil -— 50 hour oil change. Will Sta-Bil also help if I use 10% ethanol gasoline? It keeps the carburetor clean? Which kind of Sta-Bil do you use? https://www.goldeagle.com/brands/sta-bil/
I use the Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer. Along with Seafoam it seems to keep my carburetors working well by preventing fuel “varnish”. I have used it with 10% ethanol and had good results.