Prepping my ''87 RER for winter

[bobthewoodbutcher]

I will run the tank dry and remove the battery to the warm basement.

When I bought it they gave me a cover that was actually an "old" grill cover. It fits the mower perfectly but does weep enough to allow water to accumulate on the seat.

I will have to store it outdoors where it will get rain and snow in NJ. Do I need to put it on blocks to get the wheels off the dirt?
Can I set the wheels directly on pavers or do they need to be completely of the ground with no weight on the tires?

Do I need to pull the spark plug and squirt in oil or WD40? I have never done that with my"walk behind" mowers

Am missing anything?

Thanks, I always get good advice here

 

[reynoldston]

I will run the tank dry and remove the battery to the warm basement.

When I bought it they gave me a cover that was actually an "old" grill cover. It fits the mower perfectly but does weep enough to allow water to accumulate on the seat.

I will have to store it outdoors where it will get rain and snow in NJ. Do I need to put it on blocks to get the wheels off the dirt?
Can I set the wheels directly on pavers or do they need to be completely of the ground with no weight on the tires?

Do I need to pull the spark plug and squirt in oil or WD40? I have never done that with my"walk behind" mowers

Am missing anything?

Thanks, I always get good advice here

Just get the tires off the ground, weight doesn't matter. Use motor oil over WD40. All else sounds good.

 

[SnapperMowers]

Good Morning Bob!

Sounds like you have it pretty well in hand, but I just wanted to pass this along. Briggs & Stratton has a quick guide to winterizing lawnmowers on their website that can be helpful and I thought I'd share it with you.

Putting Your Lawn Mower to Rest for Winter | Briggs & Stratton

I hope you find this helpful in putting your baby to bed this winter.

Have a great winter!