346xp chain oil leaking!

[spudulike]

Do it I did !!!

 

And I still have one to go don't I - in a week or so Andy!

 

On the oil leak, I usually thoroughly clean the areas and then see exactly where the oil is coming from so parts can be replaced etc.

 

Is it coming from the filler cap??

[Gerbutt]

This may help. Its where more often than not it leaks from. Its more than likely where Spud says on the connection of the pump.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnMriFIwGyw]Husqvarna chain oil leak repair 346 - YouTube[/ame]

 

Thanks for that, it'll certainly help with stripping it down 👍

 

It's not the cap spud, it does seem to be coming from round the high/low flow screw, there's clean oil round it and down that side! I'll have a dabble at stripping it tomorrow evening to have a look.

[wisecobandit]

I think you will find your issue will be as per the utube link. I would get new oil pick up and feed pipes depending on the year of it. The earlier ones use 1 pipe to do both and later ones use 2 separate pipes. They can leak under any pressure and drip down over the oil pump and onto the adjustment screw. I also smear a bit of sealant on the grommet that seals the tube in the oil tank as a precautionary measure as ive knwn them weep on that aswell.

Whilst your in there you may want to change the filter on the oil pick up at the same time as you will be removing it and for a few quid it makes sense.

Personally I think the 1 piece tubes are better than the 2 piece tube of the later models and are interchangeable.

Edited April 8, 2013 by wisecobandit

[riverdog]

You've probably sorted this problem out by now but just in case it helps....

I had the exact same problem with my 346xp. As people have said, the issue with mine was the rubber oil hose not sealing against the metal of the oil tank. I tried semi-hardening gasket sealant and then plumbers self-amalgamating tape, both of these reduced flow but didn't really work. Eventually I bought a new one for about £10 from Garden Hire Spares in worcester and that fixed it straight away. Takes about a minuite and half to change them over and no more puddles of oil in the tool shed floor!

Part number 14 on this diagram;

Husqvarna 346XP, 353 Parts - Husqvarna 346XP, 353 Clutch Assembly

GHS Part No. 503 85 47-01

REPLACES OEM 503 85 47-01

 

You can no doubt order this part from you're local dealer.

 

S.

[Gerbutt]

Hiya, no I haven't sorted it yet so thanks for taking your time to write that up! Thanks to all other that have given advice as well.