New Husqvarna 55 Rancher

[coffindodger]

After being undecided on what new saw to buy, I picked up the 55 rancher after checking out this site. A whole lotta info..............great stuff! The saw cuts well but i do not think it is gettin enough oil to the chain. I am using winter bar oil. The owners manual says the pump can be adjusted but doesn't tell ya how. Any help on this? Also, i bought an Oregon 72 LG round chisel saw chain. Is it a good choice or is there some thing better? I will be cuttin about 8 cords a season. Thanks for the help.I think I will call her Helga and she is very sexy......bein Valentines day I think I might buy her some pearls....i digress...........yes Helga i am comin..............

 

[Dennis]

Hmm..well ya made a good choice in saws.. I can tell ya must be from the US of A...as you are using 72..not 73 like us Canajens..(and especially not by your profile beside the post), but for the oil adj..If I remember correctly, there should be a screw underneath the oiler in the crankcase...so to speak...and an arrow with a + and - sign...try that......and what kind of winter bar oil are you using? and what is the temp there? this could be the start of a new(or old) debate....but some bar oils just plain suck....I wont mention the one I am having problems with, unless you say you are using it...lol..

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

good chain, break it in, run the crap out of it, keep an eye on it, and take it back if there's a problem. The 55 should be able to go awhile. As far as Helga goes... a little too much info. Know what I mean? This is a chainsaw forem dude... get a grip.

 

[coffindodger]

RE: Helga

Thanks Wolf for the info..........As far as too much info goes Helga is my saw.............never too much info on her........

 

[Toneman]

Always make sure you hold Helga "firmly, but gently"...........Do this and you will never have any compliants!!!!!!

 

[high life man]

Coffindodger,

Warm up your saw. Then set it on a piece of clean cardboard. put another piece in front of the bar tip propped up against something. When you rev the saw, an "oil skidmark", much like the inside of one's underwear, should appear as the oil flies off the chain.

It's been my experience that when using winter bar oil, especially the Stihl brand it is difficult to see since it is so thin and has no color at all. If you have this oil, the skidmark will be sort of a fine mist. There should also be oil accumulated inside the sprocket cover after a short while.

I've also used Husky winter oil. This seems a tad bit thicker than the Stihl, and is red in color. Much easier to see. The globs are a little bigger. Both are good oils, in my humble opinion.

One thing to check for: Remove your bar and thoroughly clean the groove with an air compressor or carefully with a fine screwdriver. Pay particular attention to the two holes at the butt end of the bar. You should be able to look in the groove and see into the hole.

I don't own a Husky, but the oiler adjustment on my Stihls is sort of hidden on the underside of the saw. Look for a recessed screw. Just don't adjust the carb by mistake!

If it's below 40F I use winter oil. I always keep my oilers cranked, regardless of what bar I'm using. I'm sure others on this forum have different opinions.