13 Snow Blowing Tips That Make Snow Removal Quick and Easy
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Add Stabilizer to Fresh Fuel
Follow the fuel stabilizer dosing recommendations on the bottle label. Add the stabilizer to the gas can right at the gas station so it’ll mix up on the way home. Or, add a premeasured packet to the gas can before filling it with gas.
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Switch to Synthetic Oil for Easier Starting
Small engines typically have to reach at least 400 rpm before they’ll fire up. But traditional motor oil thickens when cold, making it much harder to reach that 400-rpm threshold. Synthetic oil allows the engine to spin faster when you yank the cord, so it starts with fewer pulls. So when you change the oil in your snowblower next, switch to synthetic.
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Don’t Forget Pre-Season Maintenance
Get your snow blower ready for action by installing a new spark plug, changing the oil and checking the condition of the belts. Replace the belts if you see cracks, fraying or glazing or notice that chunks are missing. Replacing the spark plug? Consider an iridium spark plug.
Next, sand any rusted areas and repaint. Once the paint cures, apply a high-quality polymeric car wax to all painted surfaces. The wax will shed the snow and water and protect the paint. And, wax the inside of the chute to help prevent clogs.
Then consult your owner’s manual to find the lubrication points and the recommended lube. If the type of lube isn’t listed, here’s some general guidance: Use motor oil on metal linkage joints, gears and cables, but dry PTFE lube on plastic parts (knobs, gears and chute). Spray the auger, second-stage impeller and chute with silicone spray to prevent snow from sticking.
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