I always fill the tank with fresh gas, add gas stabilizer and run for a few
minuets. A full tank will help avoid condensation during the off season.
While the motor is still warm, I give it an oil change. Changing the oil
before storage insures that all the crap which may be in the oil following
winter will not be stored in the base.
This is also a good time to lubricate parts and bushings to avoid damage by
corrsion.
Now while you are at it check the condition of the belts and replace or
adjust where necessary.
Next winter you should feel confident that your machine is ready and has not
suffered during storage.
"Robert11" wrote in message
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Hello:

First time I've had a snowblower.
Will be putting it away for the season, now.

Regarding the best approach to take with the gas that is still in the
tank:

Thinking about it a bit, I guess there are 3 possibilities -

a. Put some Stab-Oil in the tank, and just run it all dry.
Any small amount of gas left in the Carb would presumably have some
Stab-Oil in it.

b. Again with Stab-Oil in tank, but this time just close the fuel
shut-off cock and run until it stops.
There might be a fair amount of gas left in the tank with this
approach.

c. Just put some Stab-Oil in tank, run it for few minutes, and leave
alone.
With this approach, the gas in the Carb would (probably) not be
depleted, and any seals would remain wet.
Read somewhere that this might be good, as dried out seals are bad
news.

d. Or,... ?

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob