Oiling Problems

[rdelectrical]

Evening all,

 

Ive got a husky 346xp, I brought it about 4 years ago new. I used it for about 2 years when I was working for a tree surgeon but since then has only been used occasionally for logs etc. Anyway I have noticed the last few times ive used it that it doesnt seem to be oiling properly. Even with the pump right up it only seems to chuck out a small amount. It uses about a quarter tank to one tank of petrol.

 

Im wondering if where I havent used it often enough some dodgy oil/rubbish has clogged it up inside.

 

Does anyone have any ideas as to how to clean the system through? Im going to empty the oil tank and was wondering if there was anything I could run through to clean it?

 

Got my cs30/31 booked for feb so want to make sure its in good condition.

 

Many Thanks,

 

 

Rob

[spudulike]

Evening all,

 

Ive got a husky 346xp, I brought it about 4 years ago new. I used it for about 2 years when I was working for a tree surgeon but since then has only been used occasionally for logs etc. Anyway I have noticed the last few times ive used it that it doesnt seem to be oiling properly. Even with the pump right up it only seems to chuck out a small amount. It uses about a quarter tank to one tank of petrol.

 

Im wondering if where I havent used it often enough some dodgy oil/rubbish has clogged it up inside.

 

Does anyone have any ideas as to how to clean the system through? Im going to empty the oil tank and was wondering if there was anything I could run through to clean it?

 

Got my cs30/31 booked for feb so want to make sure its in good condition.

 

Many Thanks,

 

 

Rob

 

Depending on if you find it easy to remove the clutch and sprocket -

 

You can take off the clutch/sprocket, whip off the pump cover and clean the oil tank pickup and filter, the pump outlet and the pump itself - WD40 or carb cleaner will do this well - also check the pinion gear thread that drives the pump, this can get damaged.

 

If you want a simpler but maybe not as effective action, put some petrol in the oil tank, swill it round and start the saw and run until it comes through and see if that helps, not sure if you can get to the filter from the fill hole or not to clean it out. Check the oil hole in the bar is clear of woodchip/blockage and also make sure the oil outlet - where it pumps against the bar is clear of crap.

 

The first option is my usual one for success!

[rdelectrical]

Thanks for the reply. I think stripping it back will be the best bet, long overdue I think. When taking the clutch off, what do you use to stop the piston? I havent got one of them tools to screw into the spark plug.

 

Thanks again,

 

Rob

[GardenKit]

Thanks for the reply. I think stripping it back will be the best bet, long overdue I think. When taking the clutch off, what do you use to stop the piston? I havent got one of them tools to screw into the spark plug.

 

Thanks again,

 

Rob

You can stop the piston by feeding a length of starter cord through the spark plug hole, with the piston on the up stroke and just covering the exhaust port so that the string does not enter the port. Distribute the cord as evenly as possible on top of the piston and bring the piston up until it is stopped. Undo the clutch, but remember that it is LEFT hand thread.