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    john taylor
    my 235 chainsaw leaks chain oil when not in use and oil...Answeredescalated
    General Product Question posted June 2, 2011 by john taylor, last edited February 10, 2012 
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    my 235 chainsaw leaks chain oil when not in use and oil around the gasket by chain and seams like chain is to tight can here it riding on sprocket.I can pull chain from bar about 1/16 to 1/8 . Just sounds wierd when running. Thank you
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    Scott W.

    Thank you for contacting the AnwerARMY.

    The tank vent is designed to allow atmospheric pressure into the tank to prevent vaccum being formed in the tank as the oil is pumped out. The vent does not allow pressure build up in the tank to escape.The pressure build can cause oil to be pushed through the oil pump through contraction and expansion. The manual does cover that oil and fuel should be removed before long term storage.

    The chain should be tight and should have a good snap back to it when attempted to stretch. Your description sounds good for adjustment, you may want to have a dealer actually look at the chain adjustment to verify it is correct.

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    • Scott W.

      Thank you for contacting the AnwerARMY.

      The tank vent is designed to allow atmospheric pressure into the tank to prevent vaccum being formed in the tank as the oil is pumped out. The vent does not allow pressure build up in the tank to escape.The pressure build can cause oil to be pushed through the oil pump through contraction and expansion. The manual does cover that oil and fuel should be removed before long term storage.

      The chain should be tight and should have a good snap back to it when attempted to stretch. Your description sounds good for adjustment, you may want to have a dealer actually look at the chain adjustment to verify it is correct.

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