How do you oil a Homelite chainsaw?

Mix 2% oil into the gasoline which is a 50:1 ratio. Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fueling. Only mix small amounts as fuel degrades over time. Don’t mix more than what you need in a 30-day period.

How does the automatic oiler work on a chainsaw?

Specially engineered chainsaw bar oil goes into the oil reservoir. As you throttle up, a worm drive engages the pump to send oil through a port that releases onto the bar. As the chain moves across the bar, it distributes the oil across the surface, reducing the friction and the heat that occurs when cutting.

What is a duckbill valve chainsaw?

The duckbill valve is a one-way valve allowing air into a fuel or oil tank to prevent a vacuum within the tank, also the valve prevents oil or fuel from backing up through the valve and leaking. The filter varies depending on the model of equipment, please note the valve is sold individually.

What is the fuel mixture for a Homelite Super 2 chainsaw?

When refueling with Homelite oil, mix oil with unleaded gasoline at a ratio specified on the container. For other two-stroke engine oils, Homelite recommends mixing one part oil with 16 parts gas.

What is the gas oil mix for a Homelite chainsaw?

It has a two-stroke engine similar to newer models made by Homelite. The recommended fuel mixture is a 50-to-1 ratio of unleaded gasoline and two-cycle engine oil, and the manufacturer recommends the use of a two-cycle oil that contains fuel stabilizer to keep the mixture fresh if you are not using it immediately.

Why is my chainsaw blade not getting oil?

If you don’t see any oil splattering onto the surface of the wood, the chain bar is not sufficiently lubricated. At that point, you will turn off the chainsaw and let the chain brake go. You will remove the clutch cover and take the chain off of the bar. If the chain appears damaged or worn, that may be the issue.