346 Leaking Oil

[haforbes]

I've got an annoying problem with my 346. If leave it on its side or sat upright for any length of time the chain oil starts to leak out from under the clutch cover. Any ideas??

[Goaty]

I think its been discussed before, if I remember right its a rubber seal/guide under the plate next to the clutch. I have 357xp and 346xp. Both can do it, especially when warm and when using bio oils. try typing in 357xp or 346xp leak in search tab.

[wisecobandit]

Yup what Goaty said.

Heres the vid to show you..

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

[haforbes]

Ideal! Cheers for that. Didn't think of searching for it, will do next time

[2stroke-ady]

Forget the hylomar, replace the rubbers, they harden with age. The parts list shows two rubbers 537 10 11-02 and 537 41 32-01. On an older machine it shows a one piece rubber which is 503 85 47-01.

Edited December 30, 2013 by 2stroke-ady

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

Good thread! I've had similar oil seepage, a bit annoying but not too troublesome. Will have a strip and inspection.