I have a MDT? 27 ton splitter with 6.5 briggs engine. Bought it in 2006 and have only changed the hydro filter after 50 hours use as per the manual. Over the past 2 winters I have had to store it outside rather then in the garage, long story too much "stuff" in garage . Anyway, this is what I do after each time I use the splitter. I put a light coat of used oil on the beam and also spray a little wd40 on the valve control. COver it with tarp and wait till next scrounge. My question to the experts here is what else should I do when storing outside during in the future. Thanks in advance for any feed back and have a good day. TY