吹雪机储存技巧
Use this checklist to help ensure your snowblower maintenance routine keeps this machine in good working order for whenever winter weather strikes.
When you're dreaming of spring, it's easy to forget about winter — and your snowblower. 但即使寒冷的风暴过去了, t在这里 are a few offseason storage tasks you'll need to complete. From a quick oil change to emptying the fuel tank, these snowblower maintenance steps will help ensure your machine is ready for the next season.
Follow this checklist before storing your snowblower.
吹雪机维护工具
- 破布
- 户外垫
- 工作手套
- 保护眼睛
- 小型气罐(用于储存)
- 燃料稳定剂
- 火花塞
- 扳手、螺丝刀
- 防锈喷雾
- 石油
为剩余的燃料制定一个计划
Make sure the machine is turned off and cooled down before you drain the fuel system. Use a siphon to drain the gas tank and place the excess fuel in a spare gas can. 如果你一定要在吹雪机里放汽油的话, add a fuel stabilizer to help keep the ethanol in the gas from causing issues with the engine's fuel delivery system.
更换火花塞
如果需要的话，把火花塞换一个新的. (Double-check the owner's manual for specific instructions.) This is a part that starts the engine, so it's important to keep it in good shape. 考虑每个季节安装一个新的.
拧紧螺丝
紧固件, nuts and bolts tend to loosen because of the snowblower's vibration during snow-cleaning tasks. Do a thorough once-over to make sure they didn't come loose throughout the season and tighten as needed.
除去盐和润滑油
Wiping down the snowblower — especially if salt was used on the driveway — can help prevent corrosion. Once you've completed that task, spray any metal parts you see with a preventive rust spray.
检查磨损情况
Snowblower scraper bars or blades and skid shoes, 什么保护吹雪机不受混凝土的伤害, 在多个季节中变得疲惫不堪. Prior to storing a snowblower, make sure these two components are in good shape.
加满油
Drain the old oil (discard appropriately according to your municipality's rules) and add new oil before you store your machine. This prevents old oil from turning to sludge or creating buildup, which can ruin the engine. Keep in mind that instructions vary by manufacturer, so be sure to consult your owner's manual for specifics.
写日志
Once you've finished checking all the components, write down the date and the specific maintenance that was completed. Knowing the last time you replaced the spark plug will come in handy once next year's weather takes you by storm.
使用有盖的吹雪机储存
Even the smallest amount of moisture can cause snowblowers to rust, so think about storing your machine in a dry place such as a garage or storage shed. Consider placing the snowblower on a mat and covering the machine with a snowblower cover to help maximize protection. If you do not have indoor storage, make sure the machine is safely lifted off the ground and covered.
