phbrush
New Member
017 Oiler problems
FWIW I just solved an oiling problem with my 017 by disconnecting the hose from the oil tank to the oil pump under the saw (you must remove the handle to see). I had a small amount of oil coming out of the hole behind the bar (that's why you should remove the bar) but it was mixed with lots of bubbles. After cleaning the connection with a mild spray cleaner (perchlorethene) and reseating the hose into the plastic recess where the oil pump is, I got a nice steady 'drool' out of the hole which lines up nicely with a small hole in the bar. I'm amazed this system works as well as it does, considering all of the filth that accumulates in this area.
FWIW I just solved an oiling problem with my 017 by disconnecting the hose from the oil tank to the oil pump under the saw (you must remove the handle to see). I had a small amount of oil coming out of the hole behind the bar (that's why you should remove the bar) but it was mixed with lots of bubbles. After cleaning the connection with a mild spray cleaner (perchlorethene) and reseating the hose into the plastic recess where the oil pump is, I got a nice steady 'drool' out of the hole which lines up nicely with a small hole in the bar. I'm amazed this system works as well as it does, considering all of the filth that accumulates in this area.