Snow Blower Maintenance Checklist for Every Season

Before the first snowfall

Do these checks in autumn, before you need the machine.

• Change the oil on gas machines and fit a fresh spark plug.
• Inspect shear pins, scraper bar, skid shoes and belts; replace worn parts.
• Charge batteries fully on battery-powered models.
• Test-start the machine so problems show up before the storm.

During the season

Keep spare shear pins on hand — they are designed to break when the auger hits something hard. Clear snow and ice from the machine after each use and store it out of the weather.

End-of-season storage

Add fuel stabiliser or run the tank dry on gas machines, clean the housing and store batteries indoors at room temperature. A little care in spring prevents most start-up problems next winter.