New MS391 not oiling chain!

[TurtleWoods72]

Help!

 

My brand new MS391 I topped up with fresh (Makita) chainsaw oil, and off I went to try it.

 

Despite turning up the oil feed to near maximum, all it does is soak the exhaust, inside and outside of side cover, and the chains as dry as a lizards tongue.

 

Chain was very hot when I stopped to investigate. This is with a brand new Stihl 16" bar and chain, so can't be due to clogging or anything. Still only half way through my first tank, if that.

 

There was fresh oil showing in little trench where it feeds the bar, but for some reason it's not getting into the bar, but going everywhere else, mostly the exhaust. Worrying thought.

 

I've read that the feed tubes for the pump on some stilhls can leak, but this is ridiculous.

 

Any ideas, or this things going to be used to power a bicycle instead.

[Joe Newton]

Help!

 

 

 

My brand new MS391 I topped up with fresh (Makita) chainsaw oil, and off I went to try it.

 

 

 

Despite turning up the oil feed to near maximum, all it does is soak the exhaust, inside and outside of side cover, and the chains as dry as a lizards tongue.

 

 

 

Chain was very hot when I stopped to investigate. This is with a brand new Stihl 16" bar and chain, so can't be due to clogging or anything. Still only half way through my first tank, if that.

 

 

 

There was fresh oil showing in little trench where it feeds the bar, but for some reason it's not getting into the bar, but going everywhere else, mostly the exhaust. Worrying thought.

 

 

 

I've read that the feed tubes for the pump on some stilhls can leak, but this is ridiculous.

 

 

 

Any ideas, or this things going to be used to power a bicycle instead.

 

 

Still pleased with your deal?

[Stubby]

If it is as you say brand new then strait back to the dealer surely?

[eggsarascal]

Still pleased with your deal?

 

[TurtleWoods72]

Still pleased with your deal?

 

Yes thanks

[TurtleWoods72]

If it is as you say brand new then strait back to the dealer surely?

 

I bought it through a third party who received it for the Stihl dealer in Northampton via a home insurance claim.

 

I could very easily take it back, but it's a bit of a trek for something I'm sure is easily fixed.

 

[TurtleWoods72]

 

 

I've got a nice cold can of Directors ale in my hand.

 

Nothing gonna rain on my parade.

[TurtleWoods72]

:beerglass:I'm sure someone will be along soon with some constructive help..

[eggsarascal]

 

I've got a nice cold can of Directors ale in my hand.

 

Nothing gonna rain on my parade.

 

I wasn't trying to piss on ya chips bud.

 

It just made me smile, nothing more.

[TurtleWoods72]

I wasn't trying to piss on ya chips bud.

 

It just made me smile, nothing more.

 

no worries dude.

 

I was kinda expecting Sawtroll to be the first to 'unconratulate' me to be honest.

 

I'm not that fussed, I've got a house full of saws I can use

 

Just wanna get it sorted, as its a nice saw, not even broken in and with a dry chain, I like it!