Stihl Chainsaw Leaking Bar Oil When Running

You said the saw had been sitting for about a year so it could be that the oil leak is small but large enough that through gravity it can leak out.

Stihl chainsaw leaking bar oil when running. Chinese replacement carbs are both cheap and effective http amzn to 2yideqi husqvarna 36 41 136 137 141 142 chainsaw http amzn to 2y8gna2 husqvarna 235 2. If that is not it i can go deeper but that solves 99 of the oil leaks. If it s leaking while running as well you may want to start it up with the bar off and plug the oil exit with a finger to check for leaks about the oil pump. Oil can accumulate in areas indicated by.

Oil accumulated inside the clutch cover after 10 minutes of operation. Over time sawdust and other debris will clog the system that lubricates the guide bar and chain of your stihl ms290 chain saw. Dan the oil tank vent is so sensitive that running winter blend 20w bar and chain lube in the summer 85 degrees will allow the vent to leak. Oil still present on guide bar 48 hours after last run.

Typical oil residue 24 hours after running. Stihl 026 leaked entire bar oil reservoir into carrying case. Seems to run ok needs a new bar and chain but leaks bar oil. You didn t mention the model not that it would help since there are no parts breakdowns to take a gander at but it might be one that i have encountered.

Stihl 025 common places of oil leak while stored. 024 bar tension slot oil leak i bought a used stihl 024. From another thread i learned that the small vacuum valve above the bar pins sometimes gets clogged with debris and sticks open but i have poked a wire in that hole and felt the spring a dozen times and am pretty sure.