Lawnmower Storage Tips

Time to put that lawnmower away for the winter! Here's a few tips to make sure it's running right for you in the spring.
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Il est temps de remiser la tondeuse pour l'hiver! Voici quelques conseils pour vous assurer qu'elle fonctionnera correctement au printemps.

[@dustyroads204]

I like that Honda has included a fuel shutoff valve to make it easier to run out of fuel!! 🙌🏾

[@snackymcgoo1539]

Is it safe to store a Honda mower at a decline, rear wheels raised about 3-4 inches on a brick?
In order for my Honda to fit in my shed I would need to prop up the back wheels about 4 inches in such a way that the mower was stationary in a decline with the front wheels pressing against shed wall with minimal weight. This positioning would allow the handles to raise enough to reduce the mower’s effective length.

[@thujavon62]

It's funny to see that he is saying to shut off the engine and he open the fuel valve ?

[@riazwalji3417]

add oil in the sparkplug well?

[@snackymcgoo1539]

This made me raise an eyebrow too. Not a mechanic but it just sounded unusual.

[@gr7485]

For long term storage the small amount of oil into the combustion chamber helps keep the rings and cylinder coated protecting against possible corrosion. Closing the valves also helps. Or if you don’t care don’t do it. It’s your mower.