I have a Husqvarna chain saw. After use, I thoroughly clean the saw, scoop the goo out of the bar channel with a piece of thin cardboard, and sharpen the chain.
I've never had a problem starting the saw after having it laid up for winter, but I have had hassles with the bar. The chain gets gummed up, and the sprocket seizes. I have to remove the chain and bar, soak the thing in tons of WD40, and clean everything up. It's a major PITA.
Is there something I can do before putting the saw up for the winter? Should I remove the blade and bar, and rinse out the bar oil with some solvent? Or should I just start the saw every month, and run it for two minutes or so?
Thanks
Emmett.
I've never had a problem starting the saw after having it laid up for winter, but I have had hassles with the bar. The chain gets gummed up, and the sprocket seizes. I have to remove the chain and bar, soak the thing in tons of WD40, and clean everything up. It's a major PITA.
Is there something I can do before putting the saw up for the winter? Should I remove the blade and bar, and rinse out the bar oil with some solvent? Or should I just start the saw every month, and run it for two minutes or so?
Thanks
Emmett.