Jonsered 49 sp.....I inherited and I'm clueless

[chefemby]

I am new to the chainsaw world, so please go slow with me. I inherited a Jonsered 49 sp from my father in law when he passed away (along with a garage full of other things I know little about). I now need to cut up some trees that we lost in some storms that hit our area (small trees - less than 18" in diameter). I've used a chainsaw before, but never owned one, so here goes......here's the newbie question (don't kick me off the site...). I need to fill it with gas and oil, and I don't know if the gas is mixed or not. I know where the gas goes, but then there's a resorvoir for oil - is this for the chain / bar oil or is it for engine oil? If it's for chain / bar oil, where does engine oil go? This chainsaw is very old and my father in law helped clear land with it to build the house my wife grew up in, so I really need to not ruin it. Can someone please answer my question?

 

[Lumberzack]

Is there an owners manual? Check it out! If all else fails, go to a saw shop and ask some questions! What the heck maybe buy a chain if you get enough questions answered! Good luck! Lz

 

[cntrybo2]

dont take this as me busting your chops at all please but you said you have run a saw before. apparently it wasnt for a very long time if you never had to refuel or resupply the bar oil. I personally and i hope the fellow AS members go with me on this. am not going to tell you the answers to your questions on here, could prove to be a dangerous move. Take the advise from above, go to a saw shop, spend some time. tell the guy you talk to the story of the saw and your affections for it, maybe he will let you tear it down with him, learn the saw then get some handle time. I completely get where you are coming from on this man, i really do but i dont want to see anyone get hurt because old saws always tend to bite back at the operator...just my experience and 2 cents.

 

[chefemby]

Thanks Lumberzack - unfortunately no owners manual. I found one online but I'm too cheap to spend the $30! I'll check around for a local place to ask.

 

[chefemby]

cntrybo2 - I was afraid I'd get answers like that. I grew up cutting down trees in the woods with my grandfather and uncles but was never shown how to refuel or maintain one - my job was to saw and split. Thanks though - I appreciate the response.

 

[pbtree]

Drop a note to grandedog over at Bailens - they might be able to hook you up with a manual...

 

[pbtree]

Husky 49 - may be the same saw...

 

[belgian]

Husky 49 - may be the same saw...

sorry, no match this one. the 49SP was a true jonsereds saw, before Husqvarna bought them. So no ressemblance with another husky at all.
I have this saw in my collection (crank seal air leak ) and an IPL for this saw, but no user's manual. Sent me pm if you want it.

 

[Sprig]

Rem. the stupid Q's are the ones u forgot to ask!

Silly to bust yer chops on an honest question. (and oh, welcome!)
The engine oil is mixed with the gas (35:1-40:1 good quality chainsaw oil, fresh premium gas w/o alcohol), the oil tank is for the bar and chain, chain oil goes there. As it probably hasn't been run for a while find a reputable friend or shop that knows saws and get it checked out (you can clean the basics), ask every question that comes to mind and then some. Then take some time and read several of the very good threads here, primarily ones on PersonalProtectiveEquipment, sharpening, cutting safety, storage. Spend some time here using the 'search' function for your basic questions, quite a data-base here and well worth your time and health.
If you have a friend who has good experience cutting pick his/her brain and get them to help you get started. Above advice about a shop is very good too, and please don't go out there cold and un-informed (doesn't matter what you did as a kid, trust me on that one).
All I can think of right now. Good luck and safe cuttin'!!



Serge

 

[chefemby]

Thanks Serge - I'm bringing it in tomorrow to get it tuned up and then my uncle is going to help me with the trees. I'm anxious to learn how to maintain it myself too!

I'm hoping to get some research done on this site as well - I'm glad I found it!

Thanks again.

 

[COLD_IRON]

Husky 49 - may be the same saw...

Thats not the saw.

My dad has a Jonsereds 49SP. Good saw, all aluminum - very durable.

Gas to oil ratio is 25:1 - Large cap (2 cycle engine oil)

Bar oil goes in the small cap by the wrap handle, should have a slot for a screw driver to fit in it so if its tight you can loosen it.

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...084bb064dcc6912b88256b69007e2ffa?OpenDocument

Theres a link for all the technical information on the saw. From what I have been told, parts are very hard to get for this saw.

 

[49SP Ron]

jonsered 49 sp questions

I have a jonsered 49 sp saw since 1977.
The gas must be mixed with 2 cycle oil in ratio of 32:1 and pour into fuel tank.

Pull out lever for choke, flip switch to on, set throttle trigger to fast iddle by pulling trigger and pressing silver button near throttle. When pull starting, after it starts to fire, then stop and push choke in. If it doesn't start or fire at all, plug might be bad if it's been sitting many years. Gas might be bad too.
That labled oil is for the bar oil. You will also need to lube the bar at the small hole near far end of the bar with a grease gun designed to pump grease into the bar.

You may be interested to know the Jonsered 49 sp was discontinued many many years ago and nobody has new replacement parts for them except for the bar and chain. There are parts sometimes avaialble on E-Bay, but nothing as far as the engine or drive train.

If you want to sell the saw someday, I would be very interested in buying it as I need parts some times for my saw. If interested, I live in the twin cities.

 

[49SP Ron]

49 sp

sorry, no match this one. the 49SP was a true jonsereds saw, before Husqvarna bought them. So no ressemblance with another husky at all.
I have this saw in my collection (crank seal air leak ) and an IPL for this saw, but no user's manual. Sent me pm if you want it.

I would like to obtain your 49 sp saw, please reply to my email address:
[email protected] Thanks

 

[hermit63]

engin oil in gas?

Think hes confuzed enough

But yes the lubricant for the engin is mixed w/the gas

and there is a good chance it wont start,plug,old gas....
So,just bring it to the shop if it dose not pop after twenty pulls
or ya might break somting.
and learn all the mantenance that can be done, buy two new chains, ge the bar dressed, or replaced. Then start on a clean, log, dont hit the dirt, and when the saw, isnot cuting right, its cause of user error, Oh yeah get the saws high idle set by the shop, or you will burn it up.
All that said youll probably,toast it,and blame your inlaws.
hope your uncle knows somthing, if the saw dont cut for him
user error

 

[ERmedic]

Jonsered 49sp, great condition

Well, like many others I found a 49 semi-pro in my grand parents garage and they asked me to get rid of it, since they're in their 90's. The saw's in great shape. Runs great after cleaning the plug, carb and new fuel.

Any offers?

-Dave

 

[Harassmenko]

Price

how much should a 49 SP cost? 20$? 50$ 100$?

 

[slick5o]

how much should a 49 SP cost? 20$? 50$ 100$?

I would also like to know, as my dad and gramps own MANY jreds !!!

 

[dave ensign]

the 49sp should never be run leaner than 25 to 1.

 

[sundance]

the 49sp should never be run leaner than 25 to 1.

Really?? I run mine at 45 to 1 with no issues. Oils have changed.

 

[dave ensign]

Like to know how you got 45 to 1?