How to Store Your Snowblower

Is something starting to look a little out of place in the driveway?

We’re all feeling it, right? This early Spring has us all anxiously holding our breath for the next storm.

If you’re ready to close the books on Winter and looking to put away your snowblower, follow these couple of simple maintenance steps to save you hundreds of dollars in costly repairs.

1️⃣ Add Fuel Stabilizer (before filling up your snowblower): This prevents gas from breaking down and turning to gunk that will clog the machine. It absorbs moisture before gasoline has a chance to breakdown, so it will stay fresh longer between uses

2️⃣ Drain the Fuel: Even if stabilized, always drain the take to avoid corrosion or cracking fuel lines

3️⃣ Seal & Protect Your Engine: Remove the spark plug, pour a little oil into the combustion chamber, and pull the cord a couple of times to lubricate the cylinder wall and piston. Replace and continue pulling until you feel resistance on the cord, which will indicate the chamber is sealed

4️⃣ Wipe down and lubricate: Although yes, snowblowers are designed to get wet, salt stains can lead to corrosion, so a warm, wet cloth wipe-down is just what your machine needs before it can be covered up and safely stored.