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Oiler/Dolmar/Low output?
On my Makita DCS 520i (same as Dolmar 111i), I have my oil adjustment screw turned counterclockwise as much as possible (about a quarter turn travel allowed). This should increase the oil output for bar and chain lubrication. Should I see a heavy amount of oil on the bar and chain? I finished cutting up the bulk of a big pine this afternoon and I had trouble seeing any oil along the chain and bar. In acceleration with the nose of the bar aimed at a surface, I see very little sign of oil being slung. My chain and bar do not seem to smoke from over heating and they show no signs of burning. I used a tank of fuel this afternoon and it consumed a tank of oil along with that tank of fuel. As a matter of fact I can't see any of my red dyed oil on the chain but due to the fact that the parts don't seem to be overheating and it consumes a tank of oil per tank of fuel do you think that it is functioning properly and I just need glasses?
On my Makita DCS 520i (same as Dolmar 111i), I have my oil adjustment screw turned counterclockwise as much as possible (about a quarter turn travel allowed). This should increase the oil output for bar and chain lubrication. Should I see a heavy amount of oil on the bar and chain? I finished cutting up the bulk of a big pine this afternoon and I had trouble seeing any oil along the chain and bar. In acceleration with the nose of the bar aimed at a surface, I see very little sign of oil being slung. My chain and bar do not seem to smoke from over heating and they show no signs of burning. I used a tank of fuel this afternoon and it consumed a tank of oil along with that tank of fuel. As a matter of fact I can't see any of my red dyed oil on the chain but due to the fact that the parts don't seem to be overheating and it consumes a tank of oil per tank of fuel do you think that it is functioning properly and I just need glasses?
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