Are you annoyed after seeing snow on your backyard and in front of your door, and the driveway? This may be the right time to take the snow blower off the garage. It will come in handy during this time because it blows the snow away in a jiffy. Yet Snow blowing requires skill too because with the right technique only you can do it effectively without inconvenience. Therefore to get rid of all that snow you can use the tips given here.
Here are the tips you will need as a homeowner to handle the heavy snow fallen around your house. Continue reading to know more.
1. Do not wait for the snow to stop falling
If you wait for some days for the snow to stop to do the snow blowing then you will be in trouble. It is risky to handle that much of snow. That is why when you observe the snow around your house you can start using your snow blower. This amount will not put a great deal of strain in your snow blower.
If you want to avoid the event of clogging and increase the distance the blower blows the snow, you have to clear the couple of inches snow. You may have to use the snow blower a couple of times over the week but it will reduce the workload. Dealing with a couple of inches snow is more easy and safe for you.
2. Dispose the snow far from your home
You have to try and get the snow away as far as possible from your home. Throw it far away in the first attempt itself. If you throw it halfway and again try to sweep the snow it can be time consuming and also put a strain on the snow blower. So when you are snow blowing put away the snow far away from your driveway.
3. Plan well before snow blowing
You can assess the conditions and target the areas that have more snow. These are the areas that must be your main focus when you are snow blowing. It is far more efficient to clear away snow that is thick and deep. Then you can take care of other places. This is the right technique which will be easier for you to get rid of snow.
You also have to take care of the obstacles on the ground because you have to stop the blower in these areas. If the ground looks frozen you can use cordless drill to drill holes and insert the markers.
3. Deal with the wind
If the snow is falling fast you may have to work in windy condition. This can be taxing because you may feel the chill and also experience lots of inconvenience when using the snow blower. You can start by slowly working upwind and also moving downwind. Try to work your way in a straight line as possible. This method will help you to work in the windy weather and also you can perform snow blowing easily.
4. Avoid gravel
The snow blowers are usually not built to deal with gravel on the ground. So when the gravel gets sucked in the blower it can shoot out of it forcefully from the blower. The high velocity projectiles can be risky because it can harm you, your family or your things. So you have to gravel when snow blowing.
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5. Prepare beforehand to face the snow
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Before the white snow hits the ground and makes a thick covering around your home you can prepare beforehand to face it. You have to know what kind of potential problems you may face during the winter. Remove the objects you have in your driveway and also the things like rocks and dirt. Ensure whether you have removed the garden hoses and the power cords too.
6. Remember the newspapers
You may get newspapers thrown on your lawn by the newspaper delivery person. If there is snow fall the newspaper may get buried on your lawn and you may not find it. When you use the snow blower on the lawn the mulched newspaper on the lawn can damage it. It can ruin the auger and impeller components of the snow blower. So to avoid it you have to keep a separate area for the delivery person to put the newspaper.
7. Do the job bit by bit
Do not rush and remove large amount of snow at the first time with the snow blower. You can start small. First take off the bite size chunk of snow in the deep areas and slowly make your way towards the ground. By doing this you can remove the snow bit by bit. Then stop the snow blower every five minutes to clear the blockages.
8. Add fuel to the snow blower
One thing that quickly damages the snow blower is stale fuel. Use the fresh fuel after removing the old fuel from the blower tank. The winter fuel is considered to be better suited to the snow blower as it has butane to get a faster ignition and it increases the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP).
9. Wait for the blower to cool down
If you run out of fuel in the snow blower you can wait for the blower’s motor to cool down. Then you can refill it again with the fresh fuel. After using it, the engine can get super-hot so putting a gallon of fuel on the hot tank is risky. You can suffer from skin burns or other accidents. So wait for the snow blower to cool down.
10.Use fuel stabilizer
You can add the fuel stabilizer to the petrol if you are filling up at the pump. This ensures the stabilizer to mix with the fuel and increase the effectiveness of its function. You can also add this stabilizer to the fuel tank. It bonds with the gasoline to aid in reducing evaporation.
11. Make use of synthetic oils
If the small snow blowing motor has to reach 400 RPM in cold days, you have to use synthetic oils. The traditional motor oil will get thick as the temperature drops and this will lead the engine to fire up.
Conclusion
These Snow blowing tips helps you to remove the snow easily. So follow the tips and enjoy keeping your home surroundings free of deep snow.
