Service & Maintenance Question
I have a 240 16" chainsaw. It was brand new last year,only used to cut one bundle of slab wood.
While it is sitting,I see a puddle of oil form underneath. Also while I am cutting,the blade will only stay tight for 15mins or so then i have to stop to tighten it.
So I took it all apart again,under the oil guide plate,underneath the right side chain tightening stud,there is a hole that the oil drips very quickly out of when i hold the saw on its side.
Is this supposed to be like this? I don't think any of it is getting to the blade.I don't recall anything being in that hole,but it drips out like mad,with or without the plate over it.
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So I took out the bar,cleaned it,etc. Still no oil spray on the paper when i run it. There is still a drip but not as bad when it is sitting on my bench.
I ordered a new bar and chain for it,hoping somehow that might fix it, plus i think the blade was dull anyway. From what i can tell,the oil is supposed to come out of this hole,then it runs its way back to the hole in the bar that goes to the bar.
Is the oil spray test even valid for this saw? I ran it for 10-20 secs at full throttle and dont see a spray line on the paper.
- posted April 29, 2012 by anthony gittings
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the oil should be coming out above the studs from the rubber grommet i beleive the other hole is the tank vent
Hi Rob,
Anthony is correct that is the tank vent. Oil is not supposed to be coming out of there. You might be having a problem with your oiler. The "paper test" should show some signs of oil being put on the chain. If your not very mechanically inclined I would recommend getting your saw into a shop to have them replace or repair the oiler. If your worm gear is damaged it requires a special tool to be changed. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Chip
Hi Rob,
Anthony is correct that is the tank vent. Oil is not supposed to be coming out of there. You might be having a problem with your oiler. The "paper test" should show some signs of oil being put on the chain. If your not very mechanically inclined I would recommend getting your saw into a shop to have them replace or repair the oiler. If your worm gear is damaged it requires a special tool to be changed. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Chip