Good tip about blocking the intake/exhaust (I'll do that this year). I normally just hand pump out the gas until there is just a little left and then start it

Good tip about blocking the intake/exhaust (I'll do that this year). I normally just hand pump out the gas until there is just a little left and then start it up and let it run dry. I then do an oil change and tape a note over the oil plug that I did the oil change as otherwise I'll not remember the next Winter.