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Stihl Chainsaw Question
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<blockquote data-quote="dj" data-source="post: 413060" data-attributes="member: 1795"><p>I've learned a couple of tricks that have helped (I think) my chains and bars last longer. </p><p>When tighting the chain always reach out and pull the tip up.</p><p>The bar will have a tendency to drop a little when you loosen the tension plate. If tightened in the down position and then you push down on the bar when your cutting it will push the bar up and slacken the chain.</p><p>Always pull the chain tight enough that when you pull on the bottom of the chain you almost expose the running teeth.</p><p>This helps keep the oil channels clean of debris letting the oil get to the tip of the bar. To tight a chain and your streching it needlessly.</p><p>Always loosen the chain some when your through. A hot streched chain shrinks as it cools and puts alot of tension on the bar tip gear and drive gear seal.</p><p>Always run the gas a little rich. Fouled plugs are cheaper than scored cylinders.</p><p></p><p>3 stihls-- 30 yrs, 23 yr, and the newbie a 6 yo Farm Boss</p><p>all used in the storm clean up winter past.</p><p></p><p>sorry i'm so windy tonight <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dj, post: 413060, member: 1795"] I've learned a couple of tricks that have helped (I think) my chains and bars last longer. When tighting the chain always reach out and pull the tip up. The bar will have a tendency to drop a little when you loosen the tension plate. If tightened in the down position and then you push down on the bar when your cutting it will push the bar up and slacken the chain. Always pull the chain tight enough that when you pull on the bottom of the chain you almost expose the running teeth. This helps keep the oil channels clean of debris letting the oil get to the tip of the bar. To tight a chain and your streching it needlessly. Always loosen the chain some when your through. A hot streched chain shrinks as it cools and puts alot of tension on the bar tip gear and drive gear seal. Always run the gas a little rich. Fouled plugs are cheaper than scored cylinders. 3 stihls-- 30 yrs, 23 yr, and the newbie a 6 yo Farm Boss all used in the storm clean up winter past. sorry i'm so windy tonight :oops: [/QUOTE]
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