RacerX
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I just replaced the old spring on my 028 figuring that it was worn out. When I opened the spring case it was covered in dried out grease or oil. Does anyone oil their starter recoil springs?
Pull Start Recoil Spring Oiling
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Steveo_supremo
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I give em a shot of Fluid Film lube when I am putting them together.
CedarRock
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Every time I take the cover off I spray a little Prolong oil. (every time I clean the saw) Keeps rope from bunching up from not retracting.
Recoil springs are best left clean and dry.
If it is still coiled up, I wash it with a brush in mineral spirits, dry and reinstall. If I have to recoil the darn thing, I drag it thru a shop towel wetted with WD-40.
Any oil or grease just attracts dirt and saw chips. A dab of white lithium grease on the pulley post is all the recoil needs.
If it is still coiled up, I wash it with a brush in mineral spirits, dry and reinstall. If I have to recoil the darn thing, I drag it thru a shop towel wetted with WD-40.
Any oil or grease just attracts dirt and saw chips. A dab of white lithium grease on the pulley post is all the recoil needs.
RacerX
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When I finally took it apart to install the new spring I found a caked mess. Probably didn't even need the new spring just a good cleaning. :msp_rolleyes:
Phil_C
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According to the service manual for the 028 it says to "Lubricate rewind spring with resin-free oil" and in another manual it says to "Coat bore in rope rotor with STIHL special lubricant"
I see no reason not to lubricate provided you don't go overboard.
I guess if you are worried about dust you could use powdered graphite.
Regards
Phil
I see no reason not to lubricate provided you don't go overboard.
I guess if you are worried about dust you could use powdered graphite.
Regards
Phil
Little Al
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The best I have found is one of the DRY lubes that are sold for use on Mountain Bike chains, doesn`t attract any crud & keeps the spring clean & lubricated. Just a quick spray as most are in aerosol cans
Yep. In the states we have a great dry lubricant available from PB Blaster and it is excellent on recoil springs and Spencer (forestry) measuring tapes.
