My stepson keeps his lawnmower outside and a snowblower is the same kind of gas engine.
Storing snow blower outside in summer.
Just keep all items separate as that combination is dangerous.
First and foremost storing one outside during the winter season is entirely different from storing a snow blower outside all summer long.
Easy to follow instructions for putting away your snowblower for the summer.
Use a mini shed to store a walk behind mower or a small snow blower.
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.
How to properly store your snow blower.
Correctly storing your snow blower in the off season is an important step to increase the life of your unit.
Just wondering how many people leave them outside.
It doesn t take long to clean up your snowblower before storing it when winter ends and it s time well spent.
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.
The snowblower is about 4 years old and it is a 2 stage 24 toro unit.
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I would get a cover for it and store it on the north side of the garage.
Any potential problems with this arrangement.
Allow about an hour for a gas snowblower and about 30 minutes for an electric one.
Invest in a snowblower storage shed.
Most machines will not fit in a pool shed or deck box.
One of our favorite snowblower storage ideas is to have a smaller heavy duty storage shed near your home for easier access.
Store the walk behind mower in a mini shed.
End of winter snowblower maintenance prevents rust and makes it easier to get the machine ready when winter returns.
A medium size shed can hold a lawn tractor a snow blower with room for gas cans and pesticides.
Also using a cover will prevent sun damage and dust from damaging your snow thrower.
Running the gas tank empty will ensure that the gasoline doesn t turn to varnish.