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#788 24/07/00 03:13 AM
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I have a Poulan 16" chain saw. After each use, the chain oil continues to leak onto the chain and bar, until the oil reservoir is empty. This leaves a puddle of oil during each storage. Is this normal? or do you have any advice as to what I should check? Thanks for any input. P.S. a local repair shop tells me this is normal!

#789 27/07/00 03:18 PM
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This is not normal. Depending on what type of oil you are using, try somthing thicker. DON`T use transmission fluid. Also, some POULANS have an adjustment screw in front(depending on the MDL) I would suggest you take off the bar/chain,clean that area, you will see a small metal plate held by 2 screws, inside is an oil filter, carfully take it off and see if the filter has disintergrated. If not clean the filter,put it back together,fill it with oil(at least 30/W motor oil)sit it on a piece of clean cardboard(without the bar/chain) and see what happens. mk.farnam@gateway.net

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