Posted 1/12/2026 10:28 (#11506862 - in reply to #11506739) Subject: RE: how to keep mice out of small engines?
Spray the engine area, shroud and mounts with wd 40 or similar. Spray the mounts all the way to the ground.
Never seize also helps.
It is not a long term cure but I have found it helps.
I have seen mice jump several feet on to the auger motor mount, once they get started on an engine.