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How old is the saw? The first and easiest thing to do will be to drain the oil tank and make sure that filter isn't plugged. It's probably wise to fill the tank half way with fuel mix while it's empty and give it a few good swishes to clean it out real good. Next make sure that oil holes on your bar aren't clogged with gunk. After that take off the clutch cover, and remove the bar and chain. Start the saw and see if your getting any oil to the discharge. If you have oil there, make sure that the oil hole on the bar lines up with the oil discharge on the saw. If you're not getting oil at the discharge, your oil pump is likely faulty.
most chain saw chain sprockets are either 1/4 or 3/8" pitch
in your case I would suspect it is 3/8 pitch
measure the distance between the link pins ( not the teeth but the pivot pins of the chain itself )
after that the sprocket will be available as a generic sprocket from any chain saw shop or mower shop
Talons went bust but are being reproduced under a new brand name ( ozito I think)
Hi Mark:
I'll go over the basics so please ignore what you already know.
Chain saws are 2 cycle which means the gas must have oil added. The ratio is 50:1 typically.
Chain saws are air cooled so they get HOT. They like to be kept clean, and a build up of oily sawdust is an invitation to an unwanted fire.
The chain is lubricated by a thick oil that gets put in a different tank. If you run out of chain oil, the chain will get really hot and you can actually ruin the bar by overheating it. A good rule is to always fill the chain oil tank (with chain oil) at the same time that you fill the fuel tank (with gas/oil mix)
Make sure the chain is kept SHARP. A blunt chain makes the saw work harder and causes friction which generates heat.
On a regular basis, take the bar off and clean the brake assembly and all the bits and crannies. Compressed air and solvent will make the job easy.
Chain tension should be kept snug but not too tight. I like to be able to lift the chain at the centre of the bar and have the underside just barely clear the groove in the bar.
Lots of bars have a roller at the tip and there is a fitting to inject grease. It's a good idea to use it regularly.
I think that about covers it. If you have any specific questions, send 'em on.
I would say the fuel in the tank is either stale or has too much, or incorrect oil mixed with it, drain the tank, rinse it out a couple of times with a fresh fuel/oil mix, now fill with fresh fuel/oil mixed at 50-1 and try again.
There is no common connection point within the engine itself. A possibility that the plastic lower case which contains the two tanks in a common casting has developed a crack between the two tanks which would seem to indicate fuel in the chain oil as well. Replacement of the plastic casting seems to be the only remedy. Make sure that you are using 50:1 well-mixed fuel to oil ratio. Another unlikely possibility is a very loose crankshaft output bearing/seal assembly that could be drawing chain oil in from the chain area. Check for this by removing the bar and chain, then try moving the center of the clutch assembly in various directions. If perceptible movement is noticed, replacement of the bearing and seal would be desirable. Hope some of this helps!
first check the oil filter from the oil tank,the oil hose,remove the oil pump and check it(especially the plastic gear inside,if it worn is because of the bearings from crankcase).Clean the holes where oil goes.
I believe the reservoir you are talking about is for the bar chain oil. You can get it most anywhere. As for mixing the gas and oil mixture, you will need 2 cycle oil. It is available most everywhere also. Most modern chain saws use a 50:1 mixing ratio which means 2 1/2 ounces of oil to 1 gallon of gas. Hope this helps.
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