560xp oil tank gasket

[Dilz]

A 560xp stop oiling. When i got it I emptied the oil tank - found that the metal oil filter had come off the pipe - which is probably why the pump got clogged and the saw stopped oiling.

 

I then noticed some pieces of black stuff that i assume are from the gasket - its the only thing i can think that it is to get in there like that as the pieces where not so small - There are no oil leaks and the saw runs so I guess its from some over lap of the gasket hanging into the tank that has some how perished? maybe from the oil over heating when its been trapped in the tank? Or is it likely something else? (i.e do i need to strip the saw and replace the tank gasket)

[MattyF]

The gasket should be green ? How olds the saw as the early 560's only had 5 crank case bolts and sucked in there gaskets after 60 hours or so..

[Stubby]

They did add a crank case bolt . Mine is the older type with one less bolt and still ok . I would have said if its not leaking just carry on . If it is leaking then you might need to replace the gasket .

[Pinkfoot]

If you're using Stihl fancy chain oil , that has black flakes in it.

 

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[adw]

I agree it is probably excess gasket, you would soon know if it was leaking as the oil gets on the bottom of the muffler and smokes pretty well, it wouldt hurt to just check the crankcase screws are good and tight.