Chainsaw service.

[David oakman]

Is there any legislation on a service on chainsaws e.g. i heard A.V. mounts should be changed every two years.

[Mesterh]

This should be an interesting thread I think I'll be watching this one

[bob]

where did you here that one

[David oakman]

A local tree person! he also said fuel filters should be changed every year and not just cleaned.

[Mesterh]

A local tree person! he also said fuel filters should be changed every year and not just cleaned.

 

I assume he owns a shop selling AV rubbers, filters etc

[bob]

the basis for chainsaw maintenance is whatever the manufacturer recomends like it is for all vehicles and machinery

rubber av,s were supposed to be replaced between 6 and 12 months due to vib levels

springs last till they bust as they do not deteriorate i usually change fuel filters every christmas as for me prevention is always better than cure and replace pull cord if the slightest sign of wear

reliability is worth more than a couple of quid

[David oakman]

Good stuff bob keep it coming:001_smile:

[garth mc garth]

how long do you guys reckon on life span of bars and sprockets? change every so many chains or only when showing signs of wear?

[skyhuck]

how long do you guys reckon on life span of bars and sprockets? change every so many chains or only when showing signs of wear?

 

Sprocket every few chains, bar when bu**erd.

[bob]

i change bars and sprockets when they are worn

you can get a little guage from stihl to check your sprockets for a couple of squid which is a lot cheaper than a new sprocket and a bar dressing tool will be a very good investment too