Running the gas tank empty will ensure that the gasoline doesn t turn to varnish.
Storing snow blower outside in summer.
First and foremost storing one outside during the winter season is entirely different from storing a snow blower outside all summer long.
Invest in a snowblower storage shed.
Just wondering how many people leave them outside.
A medium size shed can hold a lawn tractor a snow blower with room for gas cans and pesticides.
I would get a cover for it and store it on the north side of the garage.
Your yard s storage shed is great for the summer but when winter hits you won t want to trudge through snow to get to it.
Store the walk behind mower in a mini shed.
It doesn t take long to clean up your snowblower before storing it when winter ends and it s time well spent.
Any potential problems with this arrangement.
If it does the gas can gum up the fuel lines and cause damage to the carburetor.
My stepson keeps his lawnmower outside and a snowblower is the same kind of gas engine.
If you store it outside during the winter at least there is a better than average chance that you will be getting it out and using it fairly regularly.
Just keep all items separate as that combination is dangerous.
The snowblower is about 4 years old and it is a 2 stage 24 toro unit.
How to properly store your snow blower.
One of our favorite snowblower storage ideas is to have a smaller heavy duty storage shed near your home for easier access.
Storing a snowblower outside.
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End of winter snowblower maintenance prevents rust and makes it easier to get the machine ready when winter returns.
Use a mini shed to store a walk behind mower or a small snow blower.
Also using a cover will prevent sun damage and dust from damaging your snow thrower.
Sawchuk suggests using a store bought gas siphon or a turkey baster to remove most of the gas then running your snow blower until the tank is dry and the machine stalls out.
Most machines will not fit in a pool shed or deck box.