Storing Snow Blower Outside In Summer

To ensure all of the gas is drained start the snow blower and let it run until it goes out.

Storing snow blower outside in summer.

Drain the fuel from the snow blower. Easy to follow instructions for putting away your snowblower for the summer. This will keep the fuel from going bad during the off season. If it does the gas can gum up the fuel lines and cause damage to the carburetor.

However it s always best to store your snowblower in a clean dry area so consider keeping it in a storage unit if you don t have a garage or shed. How to properly store your snow blower. 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. Before you can store your snow blower it is important to drain the gasoline from it.

If possible store the snowblower in a dry garage or shed. The answer is yes. This can bring on a whole host of additional problems that has more to do with lack of use. If you don t want to drain the gasoline add a fuel stabilizer to the gas tank.

If you must store it outdoors put it on blocks to keep it off the ground and keep it well covered. This is better than storing it empty because an empty fuel system exposes any bare metal parts within it to air and moisture which can lead to rust and allows gaskets and o rings to dry out crack and shrink causing eventual leaks. Also using a cover will prevent sun damage and dust from damaging your snow thrower. Finally fill your engine s fuel tank with fresh gasoline and add a fuel stabilizer.

We show how to remove fuel from tank and carbureter stabilizing fuel and. First and foremost storing one outside during the winter season is entirely different from storing a snow blower outside all summer long. Correctly storing your snow blower in the off season is an important step to increase the life of your unit. Running the gas tank empty will ensure that the gasoline doesn t turn to varnish.

Visit my channel for more repair videos. You can safely store your snowblower outdoors by elevating it away from the ground blocking up the snow thrower and covering the unit with a heavy tarpaulin.