Why does my chainsaw leak oil?

Why does my chainsaw leak oil?

In all but very exceptional cases there is nothing wrong with the chainsaw and what appears to be an oil leak is simply oil that has sprayed from the chain as it rotates at high speed, draining from the saw body and guide bar. This reduces the risk of stale fuel and oil seepage due to temperature variations.

Why is my Craftsman chainsaw smoking?

The most likely causes of smoking and overheating are a lack of air and/or a lack of lubrication to the engine or the chain saw chain guide bar.

How many cc is a Poulan 3300?

Displacement and Capacity The displacement of the Poulan 3300 is 3.3 cubic inches, which is considered upper-range for a home model. Its fuel tank capacity is 20 ounces, and its oil tank holds 12 ounces.

What happens if you run a chainsaw without bar oil?

Without lubricant, the speed at which the chain moves over the chainsaw bar can cause some serious friction. A slowed-down chain and excessive fuel burning mean there’s a lot of friction between your bar and chain, which means a lot of heat is being produced that could do major damage to your saw.

How does chainsaw bar Oiler work?

Specially engineered chainsaw bar oil goes into the oil reservoir. As you throttle up, a worm drive engages the pump to send oil through a port that releases onto the bar. As the chain moves across the bar, it distributes the oil across the surface, reducing the friction and the heat that occurs when cutting.

How do you replace the fuel lines on a chainsaw?

Instructions

1. Drain the fuel tank. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
2. Remove the cylinder shield.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the air filter.
4. Remove the fuel filter.
5. Remove the carburetor.
6. Remove the old fuel lines.
7. Install the new fuel lines.
8. Install the fuel filter.

Which fuel line goes to the primer bulb?

The (clear) fuel intake line runs from the top of the carburetor (straight nipple) and goes to the short post on the back of the primer bulb. The return line (blue) comes from the long post on the back of the primer bulb and goes into the bottom of the fuel tank.