6. Start the Season With Fresh Fuel
Hard starting is almost always a fuel problem, not a “bad blower.”
Rule #1: don’t pour leftover mower gas into your snow blower.
- Old fuel goes stale and gums up carburetors.
- Summer blend gas is less volatile and harder to fire in the cold.
Do this instead:
- Dump any old mower gas into your car’s tank (it’ll burn it just fine).
- Refill your can with fresh winter-blend gasoline.
Fresh, correct fuel = easier cold starts and fewer carb problems.

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