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Ethanol Fuel Strikes Again! Fixing the Wood-Mizer Disaster

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Stoney Ridge Farmer

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What started as a simple project on the farm quickly turned into another battle with equipment problems. Emily and I head out to tackle a project, but the Wood-Mizer sawmill has other plans. Modern ethanol-blended fuel continues to cause issues in small engines, from clogged fuel systems and damaged components to hard starting and poor performance. Follow along as we diagnose the problem, work through the repair, and talk about the real-world impact fuel quality has on farm equipment. Life on the farm is never predictable, and today's challenge proves it once again.