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20
ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL
The guide bar and saw chain require lubrication to minimize friction.
Never starve the guide bar and chain of lubricating oil. Running the
unit without enough oil will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten the
life of the saw chain, cause rapid dulling of the saw chain and
excessive wear to the guide bar from overheating. An insufficient
amount of lubricating oil is evidenced by smoke, guide bar
discoloration or pitch build-up.
NOTE: Always use Troy-Bilt bar and chain oil, which has been
designed for optimal performance. Other lubricants could clog or
damage the dispenser. Always use a high-quality, biodegradable
bar and chain oil for proper saw chain and bar lubrication. When
pruning trees, vegetable-based bar and chain oil is
recommended, as mineral-based oils may harm living trees.
Never use dirty, used, or contaminated oil. Doing so may
damage the tool. Dispose of old oil according to federal, state
and local regulations.
1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. To prevent debris from entering the chain oil reservoir, use a damp
cloth to clean the chain oil cap and surrounding area.
3. Unscrew the chain oil cap (Fig. 23).
4. Carefully pour the oil into the chain oil reservoir. DO NOT overfill.
5. Reinstall the chain oil cap. Tighten the cap firmly.
6. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
DANGER:
Failure to fill the chain oil reservoir will cause
irreparable damage to the unit. Make sure the chain oil
reservoir is always filled. Always use bar and chain oil.
WARNING:
Oil constantly flows from the chain oil
reservoir to oil the saw chain. Check the chain oil level
frequently so that it does not drop below half full.
ADJUSTING THE BAR AND CHAIN OIL FLOW
Bar and chain oil will slowly flow from the chain oil reservoir onto the
chain. Approximately one tank of bar and chain oil is used for every
tank of fuel.
1. To increase the oil flow, turn the automatic oiler adjustment screw
counterclockwise with a flat-head screwdriver (Fig. 24).
2. To decrease the oil flow, turn the automatic oiler adjustment
screw clockwise with a flat-head screwdriver (Fig. 24).
Fig. 24
Chain Oil
Adjustment Screw
Fig. 23
Chain Oil Reservoir
Chain Oil Cap
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