Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): chainsaw blade oilers, automatic, Chainsaw, Oiler

Question
Hi John,

I get by with small engines but am far from an expert.  this has to do with the automatic oilers on chainsaws.  my 18" craftsman isn't oiling adequately and hence my blade life is greatly shortened....are they much to take apart and clean or is there an alternative way of clearing out the oil route?....i have brushed it clean by the sprocket and blade but to no avail....also is there an acceptable additive to put into chainsaw oil when it's exceptionally cold out?  thank you,

Julian

Answer
Hello Julian:

>>Every Chainsaw i have Purchased since 1996 has had the Same Problem.
>>I have found the Best Cure is to Drill Out the Metering Port. Increase the Size Slightly and Use the Saw. I am sure you have Learned What to Look.
>>For those that Read this; you want a Small Amount of Bar Oil to Sling from the Tip of the Bar when the Engine is Revved to Operating RPM's. Use a Carton and Hold the End of the Bar Approximately 10 - 12 Inches from the Carton and Rev the Saw to Full RPM's and Hold for 30 Seconds. Check for Bar Oil on the Carton. If there is Oil Showing, then Use the Chainsaw under Normal Conditions and Check the Bar Several Times to Ensure you have Opened the Oil Metering Port enough to Oil the Bar Correctly.
>>If you Use 1 Tank of Oil to 1 Tank of Fuel Mix, then you have Good Oil to the Bar and No Worries of Running the Chain without Oil.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John