How do I prepare my snow blower for off-season storage?

Remove all fuel from the tank by running the engine until it stops, change the engine oil, and pour approximately 1 oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into the cylinder via the spark plug hole, pulling the recoil starter several times to distribute it. Store the unit in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area away from any appliance with an open flame or pilot light, and if storing in an unventilated area, rustproof the metal parts with a light oil or silicone coating. (Pages 16)