Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarFeb 5

Stupid winter.

Note to self: Just because the air temperature reads only -9 doesn't mean all the stuff out in the barn isn't still supercooled  

Got the tractor running with the diesel heater blowing hot air on the oil filter for half an hour. Went out to fetch some wood and it died. Diesel-gel blocking the filter. Despite maximum dose of anti-gel additive in the tank. Should've heated the tank as well 🤦‍♂️

Old sailor trick when your tank is full of crud, pull the hose off the filter and stick it into a bottle of good fuel.

Got my wood but probably should've just stayed home instead. 😩

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Show threadY⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmar

Did the annual engine service while I was at it. Maybe the fancy new STOU 10W-30 will be a little easier to crank in cold weather.

This machine is a breeze to service, the side panels are quick-detachable, easy access to everything and there are even valves and drain hoses for bleeding the fuel system and draining coolant. Only the oil filler cap is a little crowded in, best to take the air filter off, which is however only one bolt.

Will do the bottom service when it's a little warmer, as I doubt the grease would come out of the gun today.

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Feb 5 at 7:26pmWeb