But if you've used gas straight from the pump at the station, which is generally blended with up to 10 percent ethanol, you do want to drain the fuel before you put your snow blower in storage.

Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, says to prep the mower for storage by sharpening the blade, putting in a new spark plug and air filter, and running it until ...

But if you've used gas straight from the pump at the station, which is generally blended with up to 10 percent ethanol, you do want to drain the fuel before you put your snow blower in storage.

Q. Do I really have to drain the gas from my snow blower before I store it for the season? A. That depends. If you've added fuel stabilizer—an additive sold by power-equipment dealers and home c ...