Chainsaw Oil

EddieWalker · Oct 3, 2005

Like Egon said, keep it in a chainsaw case designed for you saw and if it leaks, it will stay in the bottom of the case, not your floor.

I get a little oil on the bottom of my case, but I think it's from the chain, but I honestly don't know or worry about it.

When it gets kind of thick on the bottom, I wipe it clean and toss the rag or paper towel in my burn pile.

Eddie

Highbeam · Oct 3, 2005

Aren't they gear drive pumps? If the oil is pumped with the engine pulses then maybe pull the cord until a hard spot which should be TDC and then the pulse pump will stop the leakage.

My saws dribble a little too. They leave a little driblle spot in the truck and on the storage shelf. Keeps the shed floor waterproof.

I always refill gas and oil before storing for that time you need it at night when a tree falls through the house and pins your dog against the wall or something. That chainsaw can be a life saver and should be ready.

Cottonhawk · Oct 3, 2005

I have Shindaiwa, Stihl, and Echo chainsaws. They are all in very good condition. From your replies sounds like that most of your saws do not leak bar & chain oil. I have no problem with the fuel leaks. I must be doing something wrong in the way I store them. I hang them with hooks on the wall with saw tip down. Do you just lay them flat on the shelves?

hayden · Oct 3, 2005

Very interesting responses. I asked about leaking oil both at my local dealer and on the Arborist web site (hard core chain saw users) and both said you need to crack open the oil cap to equalize pressure, then close it back up before storing.

I just starting doing it but can't tell you the results yet (it will take more time)

It's very interesting that everyone who's responsed saying they "fill the tank before storing and experience no leaks", is also obviously opening the tank and equalizing pressure before storing.

I'm now even more hopeful this trick will work.