The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) shares these tips for preparing your landscape and power equipment before the cold and snow hit:
Fall Landscape Prep:
- Check your landscape and prune limbs that might fall due to ice and snow
- Fuel engines according to manufacturer’s specs – use E10 or less. If using battery equipment, make sure your batteries are charged and ready to go
- Aerate your lawn now for lush turf in the spring
- When blowing leaves, be mindful of your surroundings and make sure people and pets are out of the area
Winter Equipment Prep:
- Protect your equipment in storage – drain or burn off fuel before storing mowers, blowers or other outdoor power equipment
- Before the first snow, clear debris from the area where you’ll be using your snow thrower
- Make sure your snow thrower is in good working order and fueled with E10 or less
- Your outdoor power equipment helps you get the job done right. Check your owner’s manual for the best and safest way to operate it through the changing seasons.
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