Husqvarna Chain Saw 20" Bar Logo
Posted on Nov 24, 2009
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

I have a Husqvarna 445 chain saw and it does not get enough oil to the bar and chain. I have to stop saw after about 10 minutes of cutting because it freezes the chain so I remove bar and chain clean out the oil ports put back together nd it works for about another 10 to 15 minutes and it freezes again. Help

1 Answer

Anonymous

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

  • Master 2,220 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 24, 2009
Anonymous
Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 500 times.

Joined: Sep 02, 2009
Answers
2220
Questions
1
Helped
1384470
Points
7625

Your Manual nor IPL mention an oiler adjustment..
445 IPL (may not be your saw)
Is this the original bar? A longer bar requires more oil and your saw is not equipped to supply it.
http://weborder.husqvarna.com/order_static/doc/USA/2007/I07000/I0701086.pdf
Detail B (Clutch/Drum/Oiler)
We are seeing many of these does not oil/oils to much problems with these no adjustment models. I recommend you contact Husqvarna, there may be an unannounced recall/repair. If they aren't willing to help you consider contacting your Atourney General and the BBB.
Contact Husqvarna here:
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/support/customer-support/
It has an outboard clutch, the oil pump is behind it. If you attempt a repair this will be helpful.
R² Drive Link Outboard Clutch by Drivelink.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdqkIuVNUQc

  1. Check the IPL for your saw to see if any special tools are needed.
  2. There are metal piston stops available, when square (almost never) with the piston top these work well, if not square they have been known to punch through the piston. I suggest a length of starter cord or nylon rope be used instead of the piston stop (retain 6" ± so you can remove it). Make sure the piston is near the top of the cylinder before feeding the cord or it can fall through the exhaust port and damage the piston as it rises.
  3. Everyone I’ve ever removed had a left handed thread (tighten it to loosen it).
    Let us know how it worked for you.
Source for Manual and IPL:
HusqvarnaUSA.com
http://www.husqvarna.com/us/homeowner/support/download-manuals/
Enter the 3 digit model number (no XPs, Es, just the numbers)
Serial number decode – for use with IPL
06 1500198
06 = year produced – 2006 (single digit before 2000)
15 = week produced - March
00198 = 198th unit Husky produced that week

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Chain oiler stopped working on Husqvarna 445 xtorq. What is wrong and how to fix?

Most common cause is the passageways are plugged up allowing the oil to flow to the chain.
Should take nothing more than a really good cleaning.
God bless your efforts.
1helpful
1answer

Hi i have a Husqvarna 445 18" 45.7cc the automatic

Verify you have oil in the oil fill tank. Try cleaning inside the drive sprocket cover. Release the chain tension and carefully dislodge the bar and chain assembly. Clean sawdust and debris from behind and inside the housing and behind the bar. Use a wisker wire to clean the through ports and channels on bar( these ports are the path that the oil travels to the drag groove that the drive links on the chain uses to pull the oil to the tip of the bar).
Please refer to this link below for your saw maintenance-
http://www.chainsawsdirect.com/manuals/HUSQ_445_MAN2.pdf

If this does not correct the problem contact Husqvarna customer service or a local service repair.
0helpful
3answers

The saw is a 385xp. We have changed bars and chains numerous times. When sawing the bar gets hot enough to fry an egg and the chain stretches out. Onlynable to saw a minute or teo at the time. bar gets...

Overheating the chain/bar is usually caused by insufficient oil getting to the chain, but can be caused by the chain being too tight to begin with (you should be able to turn the chain by hand), grit in the chain groove, or a poorly sharpened chain. The saw has an oil volume adjustment screw on the lower part of the case near the chain return area. Turning it CCW should increase oil flow. Oil volume can be judged by running the saw tip at speed near some cardboard for a moment--it should throw off a thin line of oil. Chain sharpening condition can be judged by the sawdust residue coming from the cut--if a powder-like material, the teeth are not sharp or are improperly filed. You should not have to bear down excessively on the saw to make it cut quickly. Hope some of this helps!
2helpful
1answer

MY 445 BOGS DOWN AFTER 10 MIN OF RUNNING

Make sure the bar/chain is not being run dry of oil. Make sure that you are using 50:1 fuel/oil with fresh fuel and modern synthetic saw oil, not boat motor oil. Shake the fuel can vigorously just before filling the tank each time. If loosening the fuel cap for a moment when the saw bogs down restores power, look for a plugged fuel vent. Check the air cleaner and muffler for plugging. Hope this helps!
0helpful
2answers

Bar & Chain combo interchange

A longer bar will allow you to cut larger trees easier but if you don't need to cut larger diameter trees and just want to cut faster you can get a more aggressive chain but use caution as you should be VERY experienced as the chain has the ability to pull you right into the work if you are not careful! Using a very aggressive chain should only be done by professionals with full safety gear.
2helpful
1answer

Hi, I go t a new Husqvarna 450. It cut fine for 10 mins and then stopped cutting well. Engine runs fine but it barely cuts at all. The cut is black as if burned and there's sparks from the chain on the...

Suspect that the chain hit a rock or pocket of dirt which will dull the chain in a heartbeat plus pull debris into the chain groove area. Remove the bar and chain and clean everything thoroughly including the chain and bar groove. Inspect the chain teeth carefully looking for burned teeth and other physical damage. If badly damaged, suggest replacing the chain. It's not likely that the bar sliding surfaces have been severely damaged. When you have everything back together and the chain adjusted, start the saw and run the bar tip near some cardboard--it should throw off a thin line of oil in a few moments. There should be an oil volume adjustment screw on the back or just under the same area near the chain return. Turn the screw CCW to increase flow. Hope this helps!
0helpful
1answer

Always have to stop to tighten chain

If the cahin is new, then it will stretch for a while. Make sure you have enough oil going onto the chain when cutting, and not to much pressureon the blade when cutting, let the saw do the work. Also, if your chain is dull or blunt, it will get very hot and need frequent adjusting.
Hope this helps you out a bit.
Not finding what you are looking for?

4,078 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Husqvarna Garden Experts

Jay Finke
Jay Finke

Level 3 Expert

1397 Answers

Sean Wright
Sean Wright

Level 3 Expert

2045 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Husqvarna Garden Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...