Steve_O 25 #1 Posted February 3, 2019 Does anyone have a good technique for cleaning the snow off blower/plow/tractor in order to cut down on the puddling after putting it away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,083 #2 Posted February 3, 2019 This works 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #3 Posted February 3, 2019 Compressed air? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #4 Posted February 4, 2019 blow torch 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericj 1,578 #5 Posted February 4, 2019 I take an old broom and sweep as much off as I can, not perfect but it does help eric j Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #6 Posted February 4, 2019 Sunshine and a 50 degree day like today. Seriously, I use a small whisk broom, but it doesn't get all of the snow out of the snow thrower blades. Come on spring time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_O 25 #7 Posted February 4, 2019 I've been using snowjet on the augers and a gong brush ( https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-20-in-Gong-Scrub-Brush-226MBHDXRM/204357154 ) after blowing but still end up dragging a bunch of snow in. Maybe I'll try the compressor or leaf blower. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #8 Posted February 4, 2019 Mother Nature should take care of it in about 2 months... But seriously, I drop the blade a couple times to shake it clean and brush off the wheels... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #9 Posted February 4, 2019 Just compressed air, but I own a 2-stage commercial compressor - turn up the regulator to 150psi, no more snow. Sarge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,784 #10 Posted February 4, 2019 Leaf blower if it's not slushy or packing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #11 Posted February 4, 2019 I start with a small whisk broom and/or a gloved hand. Then I use a shop towel (a bath towel too ratty for use in the house according to the wife) and dry off any areas that already have melted snow or the beginning of ice formation. As above, compressed air on any non sticking fluffy snow. If you have Access to scrap large pieces of cardboard, you could park over that if you have a sustained heated storage area. You definitely don’t want to melt for awhile, then freeze the cardboard to your machine Just my .02 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,796 #12 Posted February 5, 2019 My garage floor is perfectly flat, with a drain. I have a large rubber mat with a hole cut out to open the drain.... and I prop 2x4’s or whatever I can around the edges of the mat. It will hold a regular cab long box truck just wonderfully. Some day, maybe I’ll cut the floor out of that bay and slope it to the drain... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
