Ok, so I went out, got a great saw, did a little tree trimming in the yard, and now after sitting flat for the last two weeks, there is clean oil (a fair amount of it) underneath the saw. I cleaned the saw off after I used it, so to me, I think it's leaking. I am really pretty ignorant about saws, but I'm going to guess that this is NOT normal. Any idea what the problem could be? I checked the instructions several times, but they don't really shed any light on this. Is it an easy fix or is it more serious? I got it from Bailey's and they seem like they offer great service. What should I do??? Thanks folks!!!
Husky 346XP issue
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woodsrider
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Hmm....I don't know how you define a "fair amount," but my initial thought is that it is bar/chain oil. It is pretty common for saws with automatic oiling systems to leak some oil. Does it look like it came from the area around the sprocket and clutch? If so, there's a good chance that's the culprit.
Chris J.
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Welcome to AS. It's not unusual for saws to leak bar oil, but I've never owned a Husky 346XP. Congrats on your choice! Hopefully some of the 346 owners will give their input/advice.
skwerl
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The new 346's leak bar lube. The oiler delivery system has been 'refined' in order to make it cheaper and lighter, which means it now leaks like a sieve even when new. Instead of a tube from the oiler to the bar, there is a little flap of rubber pressed against the chrome dust cover to create a valley for bar lube to flow. The way it's designed it has to leak.
skwerl said:
Great info! So is there any way to stop the leak, or at least slow it down some? Would storing it upside down or on its side help??? Also, what can I expect with age--should it leak more or less than it does now? Thanks again!
Just open the oil cap slightly when storing to avoid pressure buildup in the tank.mr_newbie said:
twistedtree
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Ditto. When you are putting the saw away, just crack open the oil cap, then reseal before storage. I think you will find the problem solved.
I had this problem on both my 262XP and 346XP, and the good folks on this site taught me this trick - so far it appears to be working.
I had this problem on both my 262XP and 346XP, and the good folks on this site taught me this trick - so far it appears to be working.
Justin Garrison
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I have that problem sometimes if I was just tunning the saw or not using it in big wood, basicly when the bar gets more oil than it needs, although I do not feel like adjusting it. It will run down when sitting, however my saw does not leak, just it has too much on the bar and it runs off. Althogh I have been under suspicion that my ms180 may leak other than that.
skwerl
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So what do you want, somebody here to come over and adjust your saw for you?Justin Garrison said:
Rotax Robert
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Maybe a lower compression oil cap is in order. Yup that oughta do it.
Rotax
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Justin Garrison
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Skwerl, I do not need anyone to adjust my oiler, I was just stating that that was my problem. It just does not occur often enough to make me take it off my regular setting.
pbtree
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Rotax Robert said:
But tell me, does the Predator leak oil with a high compression cap?
