
{"id":1937,"date":"2018-03-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/organization\/prepping_snowblower-storage\/"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:32:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:32:12","slug":"prepping-snowblower-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/prepping-snowblower-storage","title":{"rendered":"Storing Your Snowblower for the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Putting away your snowblower is sort of like the changing of the guard. Winter is (hopefully) behind us and it\u2019s time for lawn mowers and the scent of freshly cut grass.<\/p>\n<p>But if you want everything to be in optimal working order for the next big snowfall, you\u2019ll need to make sure you properly store your snowblower. Here\u2019s how to get the job done.<\/p>\n<h2>Drain the Fuel<\/h2>\n<p>The first step in properly storing your snowblower is either to manually drain the fuel\u2014or simply start the engine and let the gas run out. If you don\u2019t want to drain the fuel, add stabilizer and run the engine for a few minutes to circulate the stabilizer.<\/p>\n<h2>Clean the Snowblower<\/h2>\n<p>Between the salt, dirt, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/winter-coming\">gunk of winter<\/a>, your snowblower takes a beating. Before you store it, make sure to thoroughly clean the blades, frame, and tires to prevent corrosion.<\/p>\n<h2>Lubricate the Moving Parts<\/h2>\n<p>This includes the drive gear shaft, wheel axles, chute control, and auger shaft.<\/p>\n<h2>Tighten Fasteners<\/h2>\n<p>This step is pretty self-explanatory, but just take a quick look at all nuts, bolts, and cable connections.<\/p>\n<h2>Storing Your Snowblower<\/h2>\n<p>If at all possible, store your snowblower in a garage or shed, and cover it to prevent dust and debris from settling in. If you must store your snowblower outside, make sure to place it on blocks and cover it to protect it from the elements.<\/p>\n<h2>Storing a Snowblower and StorageMart<\/h2>\n<p>If garage space is getting tight, renting a self storage unit could be just the step you need to free up space for cars, bikes, and your lawn mower. At StorageMart, you can rent a unit as small as 25 square feet or so\u2014or up to the size of a garage. We offer affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/self-storage\/residential-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">self storage units<\/a>\u00a0that can be rented on a month-by-month basis and are always clean and well lit. Need more info? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/self-storage\/unit-size-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">storage unit guide<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/?_ga=2.37169507.2144158988.1506948886-2052872843.1506948886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rent a unit online<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Putting away your snowblower is sort of like the changing of the guard. Winter is (hopefully) behind us and it\u2019s time for lawn mowers and the scent of freshly cut grass. 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