{"id":5373,"date":"2018-11-12T12:15:51","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T17:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=5373"},"modified":"2024-04-22T10:03:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T14:03:38","slug":"lawn-mower-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandbox.cubesmart.dev\/blog\/your-space\/organization\/lawn-mower-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawn Mower Storage: Storing the Machine that Keeps Your Lawn Mean and Green"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_21640\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21640\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21640 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog12_Hero.jpg\" alt=\"Green push mower.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21640\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/8vBpYpTGo90\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can\u2019t deny it any longer: the days are shorter, the weather is chillier, and as much as you may not want to admit it, winter is here. If you live in a warm climate, consider yourself lucky that you need to mow your lawn year-round. For the rest of the country, the time has come to consider storing your lawn mower for winter. We\u2019re here to answer all your questions about how to prepare your lawn mower for storage, so it will be ready to keep your lawn mean and green once the weather warms up again.<\/p>\n<h2>How do I winterize my lawn mower?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21642\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog12_02.jpg\" alt=\"Lawn mower maintenance. \" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/man-replacing-grass-bag-at-lawn-mower-5163429\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering how to prepare a lawn mower for winter storage, you\u2019re not alone. Questions about winterizing mowers and other equipment are common, and very important. Here are the best long-term lawn mower storage tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your air filter for any clogs or damage, replacing the filter if necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Thoroughly clean your mower by removing all debris from the exterior and near the mechanical parts.<\/li>\n<li>Tighten fasteners as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Lubricate your mower as recommended in the owner&#8217;s manual.<\/li>\n<li>For electric-powered mowers, remove the battery and fully charge it before you store it.<\/li>\n<li>For gas-powered mowers, add fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank and circulate it through the system by running the engine for 5\u201310 minutes. Let the engine cool, then empty the fuel tank.<\/li>\n<li>Should you run the gas out of your lawn mower? The answer is yes. Once you\u2019ve emptied the fuel tank, turn the mower back on until it stops running, and repeat until it no longer starts.<\/li>\n<li>For two-cycle engines, pull the starter rope until there&#8217;s some resistance, then slowly release. This helps prevent air from corroding the cylinder, by closing the intake and exhaust ports.<\/li>\n<li>For four-cycle engines, remove the spark plug and add a tablespoon of oil into the hole. Distribute the oil by rotating the engine several times using the starter role or key starter. Put the spark plug back in, but do not connect the wire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is the best place to store a lawn mower?<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21643\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/800X600_Blog12_03.jpg\" alt=\"Blue push mower, broom, and a shovel.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free image via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/HvEdb6RVt4Q\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Storing a lawn mower indoors is always the best option, for example in your garage, or, if you don\u2019t have a garage, in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/\">storage unit<\/a>. This will ensure your mower stays completely dry and won\u2019t be exposed to wind and freezing temps. You can also store it in a backyard shed or in your basement, provided it is elevated off the floor. The one thing to keep in mind is that the answer to where to store your lawn mower is always somewhere dry and away from the elements.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I store my lawn mower outside in the winter?<\/h2>\n<p>You can store your mower outside in winter, but it isn\u2019t ideal. If you must store your lawn mower long-term in your yard, make sure it is elevated, so that it doesn\u2019t sit directly on the ground. This will allow air to circulate in order to keep it more dry. Cover it tightly with a heavy-duty tarp, and check it periodically to make sure there are no holes or damage to the tarp. If you really want to protect your mower, you can learn how to build a lawn mower storage box with just a few basic tools. It\u2019s a great outdoor lawn mower storage idea, and will give you peace of mind over the long winter months.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I store my lawn mower vertically?<\/h2>\n<p>Good news: a winterized lawn mower can be stored upright, because it won\u2019t have any fluids in it. The same goes for electric lawn mowers, which is one of the reasons they are becoming more and more popular. There are even gas-powered mowers that have special features to prevent the petrol from leaking in an upright position. You can find tons of DIY lawn mower storage ideas for hanging your lawn mower on a garage or shed wall. However, if you have a traditional gas-powered mower and haven\u2019t drained the gas and oil, it\u2019s not a good idea to store it vertically.<\/p>\n<p>Follow our lawn mower storage ideas to ensure your equipment stays in top shape over the winter. You\u2019ll be able to easily start your lawn mower after storage and get your grass looking great before your neighbors. That\u2019s a win for you and your mower!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: left;padding-right: 12px;padding-top: 5px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/lawn-mower-storage-storing-the-machine-that-keeps-your-lawn-mean-and-green\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lawn-mower-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"lawn mower\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5374\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>No matter the size of your property, having the greenest, meanest lawn on your block requires mastery of the art of lawn mowing as well as a machine that\u2019s in top-performing shape. Taking your mower out of your CubeSmart cube is the easy part.  Mowing your lawn the right way and properly maintaining the machine throughout the season takes time and effort. To help you deal with your lawn and lawn mower the smart way, we\u2019re sharing some guidance early in the season. We hope with these expert tips and how-tos, you\u2019ll get the most value out of your lawn mower as well as a yard that makes your neighbors green with envy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":23739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,639],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5373","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-organization","category-your-space"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Lawn Mower Storage | The Storage Space<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We\u2019ll answer all your questions about how to store a lawn mower long term, so you can keep your lawn mean and green.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" 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