NEW 357XP puking oil...

[BostonBull]

We ordered a 357XP last week and got it today. Put the new bar and chain on it and fired it up. Made a few test cuts and went in to readjust the chain and noticed a lot of oil on the bench. Upon further inspection we noticed that the crankcase gasket was sticking out from between the two crankcase halves a lot and that this is where the oil is coming. Have any of you ever encountered this before?

 

[Lawn Masters]

probably a rare accident, but it CAN happen I suppose. if the gasket is damaged which obviously it is, take it back, and get it repaired under warranty. that would be a direct failure of someone who puts things together, and they should cover it under warranty.

 

[woodsrider]

Since it's brand new, I think I'd ask for a swap-out (new saw). I sure wouldn't want to buy a new saw, only to have the dealer split it apart right away....ouch...

Let us know what the dealer says. Did you get it via mail order??

 

[jokers]

Take it back under the Crown Commitment Guarantee. You don`t want anyone splitting the case on a brand new saw.

Russ

 

[WESCOMAN]

Ditto!