[robski]

Originally Posted by birdsnapper

The best way to store is equipment is to wire-brush it first to remove loose dirt and then a blunt knife for stubborn dirt. Finally, a liberal coating of WD40 (with extra squirts into moving parts) and store in dry shed. This should see you through to spring - it works every year for my mower.

You forgot the dipping in sheep dip to keep the munchy crawly things at bay.