What is a chainsaw check valve?

The check valve is commonly used in many models of Craftsman chainsaws and trimmers. It is placed so it can close to prevent oil or fuel from flowing backward in the engine. This part is made of plastic and is sold individually.

How do I know if my chainsaw oil pump is bad?

Generally speaking, the signs of a chainsaw oiler problem are easily spotted. If the chainsaw seems like it’s getting too hot or producing smoke, that is a sign that there is an oil deficiency in the chain. This is not good for the life of your chainsaw. If you spot this problem, it is time to troubleshoot the issue.

How does a chainsaw Oiler work?

Specially engineered chainsaw bar oil goes into the oil reservoir. As you throttle up, a worm drive engages the pump to send oil through a port that releases onto the bar. As the chain moves across the bar, it distributes the oil across the surface, reducing the friction and the heat that occurs when cutting.

How do you adjust a chainsaw Oiler?

To increase the oil flow, turn the automatic oiler adjustment screw counterclockwise. To decrease oil flow, turn the automatic oiler adjustment screw clockwise. While always wearing heavy work gloves, grasp the chain and pull it towards the nose of the chainsaw to ensure that the chain moves freely.

How do you clean a chainsaw Oiler?

Cleaning the Oil Ports Wipe oil and sawdust from the bar, including from the groove in the bar’s rim, by using a rag. Clean the oil feed hole on the bar by poking 16-gauge wire through it. Poke the wire into the oil outlet port on the body of the saw to remove sawdust and dirt that may block it.

How do you store a chainsaw so it doesn’t leak oil?

To avoid your chainsaw from leaking oil whist in storage, the best solution is to drain the chainsaw of its bar oil and fuel mix and store the chainsaw empty.

What happens if you run a chainsaw without bar oil?

Without lubricant, the speed at which the chain moves over the chainsaw bar can cause some serious friction. A slowed-down chain and excessive fuel burning mean there’s a lot of friction between your bar and chain, which means a lot of heat is being produced that could do major damage to your saw.

How do you adjust a chainsaw oiler?

Why is my chainsaw spitting out oil?

What causes a chainsaw to leak oil? As the oil is pumped from the tank through to the guide bar, air begins to replace the space where the oil was previously stored. If there isn’t proper ventilation of the oil tank, a vacuum can occur and reduce the flow of oil to the guide bar.

Where is the Stihl chainsaw oiler adjustment?

The automatic oiler supplies more lubrication at higher speeds. Turn the chainsaw off to adjust the oiler. Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the oil adjustment screw on the underside of the chainsaw. Turn the screw clockwise to increase oil flow or counterclockwise to decrease the oil flow, reveals Stihl USA.

Can you adjust the oiler on a Stihl chainsaw?

Start your chainsaw and allow it to warm up for a few minutes. Turn the chainsaw off to adjust the oiler. Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the oil adjustment screw on the underside of the chainsaw. Turn the screw clockwise to increase oil flow or counterclockwise to decrease the oil flow, reveals Stihl USA.

Where is the oil relief valve on a chainsaw?

Poke the wire into the oil outlet port on the body of the saw to remove sawdust and dirt that may block it. Look for the oil relief valve in the side of the engine housing, between the oil outlet port and the guide bar studs. Push against the valve with the 16-gauge wire.

How can I tell if my Chainsaw oiler is working?

It’s simple to check whether or not the oiler works properly: Hold the chainsaw over a flat surface, such as a tree stump, engage the throttle and look for oil drops coming from the spinning chain. The absence of these drops may mean that the oil port is blocked.

What’s the check valve on a chainsaw for?

This very small check valve is used to allow air in to fuel tank as fuel is used but not let fuel leak out of tank – I somehow lost original one while disassembled for major service and thought my Home-lite chainsaw was now trash.

Where does the oil go in a chainsaw?

As more/less all of our modern chainsaw use these automatic oiling systems, let’s look at how they operate. Specially engineered chainsaw bar oil goes into the oil reservoir. You’ll need to keep up with your oil levels as you cut, since running your oil dry will cause your saw to warp or burn out.

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