Winter's over, maybe I need a snowblower?

[Hummer]

Thanks for the good tips, guys. It has a fuel shut off valve but I'd like to install a fuel drain valve, too, if I can find the right size t-fitting and another valve. I use sta-bil for the mower and generator but usually run it dry and drain the tanks for storage.

But maybe it's better to keep the tank full as Wulf suggested, then drain it in the fall and refill with fresh gas before use?

I've applied auto wax to the surfaces. My buddy uses silicone spray lube to coat the auger, impeller and chutes. It's snowing now at his place on the Peak-to-Peak north of Ward....

[Wulf202]

But maybe it's better to keep the tank full as Wulf suggested, then drain it in the fall and refill with fresh gas before use?

If you keep tank topped off you have no room for expansion and contraction to draw in outside moisture which can condense inside the tank. you also don't have the small amount of gas that's left going bad, the large amount takes longer to go bad. If the small amount drys out it can leave deposits which can float in the next batch and clog up your system.

There's nothing particularly bad about the drain it dry program.
The fuel won't go bad in one season. Also far less work to store it, saves time and huffing gas fumes. If you get a random storm after you've put it up, you can just take 5 minutes and do it again.