5100 oiler question

[nocando1945]

Finally ran my 5100s a little today. Saw runs OK but doesn't see to be oiling properly. Is this normal? Turned the oiler all the way up, but it still doesn't sling oil.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Take the bar off and see if the saw oils. Also check to make sure the oiler hole lines up with the one in the bar!!!

 

[nocando1945]

Thanks. Sort of common sense I guess. I'll do that tomorrow.

 

[cuttinscott]

We have had NO issues with oiler output on the PS5100, The oiler only pumps oil when the chain is moving so it will not puddle excess oil from idling.. what are you using for bar oil? make sure you have the correct bar like Rich mentioned.

 

[nocando1945]

using dolmar bar oil. Saw was setup by dealer w/ factory bar and chain. It was in the 40's here today, but I possibly didn't run the saw long enough to get it hot before I checked to see if it was oiling?

 

[Lakeside53]

I don't know the 5100 well, but if you're using a 1/2 to nearly full tank of oil per tank of gas... it will be fine..

If it's not oiling at all, it will bind up in a few minutes.

 

[Andyshine77]

nocando1945 I think your just expecting the chain to sling off a bunch of oil, it's not going to do that, the chain spins so fast the oil comes off in a fine mist. On a new saw, or new bar and chain, it will take a little while for the chain and bar to load up with oil.

One more thought, when the bar and chain is new everything will be tight, this will produce more friction which will burn off more oil.

 

[B_Turner]

As an aside, one thing I've noticed about running bio and canola oil is that the trail it throws is clearer (less dark) and harder to see by color. Now I look for shine when seeing if I am throwing oil.

Might be related to why the bars are staying cleaner with bio. Still satisfied with running bio in my saws that see regular use. Wish price would come down, though.

 

[GitWood]

I'm having this problem with my 5100 as well. I am using Poulan Pro bar oil just as I use in all of my other saws which all oil fine. I have only run a couple of tanks of fuel through the saw, but it seems to use only about half the tank of oil to the tank of mix with the oiler turned up all the way, and that is in 70 degree weather. It is just not enough. It seems to work fine when cutting small <3-4" stuff, but when cutting anything larger, the chain gets too dry. I suppose that this is not a bug, but is a "feature", thanks to the EPA. Whatever the case, I'm gonna have to fix it. Anyone have any experience with mods, etc. that would be helpful before I just tear into the thing and see what I can find?

Thanks,
Mark

 

[precaud]

I only have an hour or so run time on mine, but I share your concerns, even with the control set to the maximum position.

 

[John Ellison]

Unless b/c are getting overly hot or it is using less than 1/2 tank per tank, I would suggest running it for a while before you do anything other than make sure all is clean and lined up. Mine also seemed to be an oil miser at first but I eventually turned the oil down a bit (18" bar) . Never did that on a saw before.

 

[ericjeeper]

Might try a thinner oil

maybe mix up a quart of 5w30 in with 3 quarts of bar oil.. Or run winter oil during the summer months.. That will flow well.

 

[precaud]

I was using 10W40. I happen to have a case of it from the old days...

 

[McC]

My 5100 got some chips between the saw body and the inner clutch cover. The oil was not making it to the bar and was making a mess on the inner clutch cover. I pulled that inner (silver) cover off, cleaned all the debris off the inside, and it works fine now. It doesn't pump oil like a 120, but it seems to be enough.
Scott

 

[Jack2007]

As an aside, one thing I've noticed about running bio and canola oil is that the trail it throws is clearer (less dark) and harder to see by color. Now I look for shine when seeing if I am throwing oil.

Might be related to why the bars are staying cleaner with bio. Still satisfied with running bio in my saws that see regular use. Wish price would come down, though.

+1 for Canola oil. No problems running it in all my saws. Its thinner, flows great.

Costco 5 qt. jug of canola is cheaper than any bar oil in town.