Stihl Chainsaw Chain Oiler Not Working? Check This First To Fix Oiling Problems! - Video

Stihl Chainsaw Chain Oiler Not Working? Check This First
Is your Stihl chainsaw not oiling the bar and chain properly? In this video I show you a common part failure as to why this happens on the STIHL ms261 chainsaw.
Worm gear is Stihl part number 1121 640 7102
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[@donyboy73]

Watch my video here on why most Stihl chainsaws leak bar oil; kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ2QaoOkjbJ3gZY

[@YaxisX]

Thank you Donyboy73. This is a great explanation. You are absolutely the most clear, concise, objective presenter I have ever found.

[@OpaKnows]

You're doing a good thing sharing all these tips and your knowledge with us, Don. Many thanks.

[@fillslawncare]

A true expert at work right here. Thanks Don!

[@adnacraigo6590]

I have learned more about outdoor power equipment maintenance by watching your channel for the last couple of years that I had learned in my life before. I'm 70 years old now.

[@robr9905]

That was as enjoyable as it was informative. You have an excellent speaking voice and perfect delivery.

[@drslick1198]

I can't tell you how helpful your diy videos are. Explaining it clear with patience. Thanks.👍

[@49ProRatStreet]

You do a great job explaining these situations and are appreciated by us DIY guys. Thank you...

[@garrettstevensen2467]

I have subscribed to your channel many years ago. Thank you for all your help. You have saved me a small fortune.

[@MrRanggong]

I love your concise videos. No mindless chatter like most. For fixers by a fixer.

[@stuinit2793]

Watching this video should be a prerequisite for people that are going to add "how to" or repair tip videos to KZbin. Quick, to the point and easy to understand info with no extra b.s. Thank you!

[@obrienqwerty]

If I were a manufacturer, I'd be terrified every time you posted a new video.

[@cpd8619]

Thank you sir. You saved me hours of troubleshooting my MS461.

[@bryancollingwood5338]

Thanks again Donny Boy, you are saving me a bundel on gas and trips to the repair shop.

[@mmk5638]

Both my brother’s and my MS-261 chainsaws’ oiling system failed when brand-new. Both saws were serviced by dealers with a thick Echo chain oil (red) at delivery. The part you are talking about on this video is designed to slip to protect the oiling system (i.e. debris clogging the bar outlet). I suspect that if everyone used correct viscosity of chain oil this would not be an issue. Noticed your saw that was repaired looked to have some red dye in the oil (Echo chain oil). I use Stihl bar and chain oil exclusively which is a totally different viscosity.

[@dougjacobson6232]

Thanks for showing how the oil pump works,very clear video many thanks .

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Dony!!! Great video again buddy!!! The only oiling problem I have had is on a Troy Built Saw. The oil pump was damaged and I can't find a replacement. Other than that, I enjoy watching you make repairs each week and you have saved me many times!!! Thanks!!! Take care!!

[@donaldmcclure373]

One of the best professional videos I've ever

[@petersparkie]

Thanks from Australia. Very helpful

[@elit3401]

Just the info I needed. Had this same issue with my neighbors Stihil. Thanks, nice clear video as usual 👌

[@davidpuccini5139]

Excellent video with all the right details and right to the point, no time wasted. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@leoramirez7583]

Sound's like a job for JB weld

[@duanenewstead3282]

Thank you for actually making a decent video. Trying to look it up and get some info but every other videos were just cleaning a clogged oiler. 👍👍👍

[@mikesutton254]

I really enjoy your videos by the way. Very easy to follow and understand.

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

Great job, thanks for all the tips.

[@donjohnson3082]

Great video that was easy to understand.

[@vetterfellow]

Thank you for sharing again DB73. Stay safe out there ol Buddy !!!.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Thank you for this video. Very well done and easy to follow.

[@NHPatriot]

Thank you, I think this might be my problem with my 38 Magnum oiler. This video is very helpful!

[@michaelglynn2638]

Learned a few things there! Thanks 👍

[@pjofurey6239]

This guy must be a biker , clear concise explanation, no “hi guys “ life story BS - GO CANADA !,,,

[@jamtin3977]

Excellent informational video, thankyou so much, you saved me alot of worry/stress about damaging my chain & bar. 👌👍🇦🇺

[@myawesomelife9269]

Good video Don, I have had my Stihl 017 since 1999, and thanks to this video it will continue to see good service.

[@Orwic1]

Thanks for an excellent video - it will be really useful when I come to service my chainsaw!

[@sailme2day]

thanks Don, we never know to much about chainsaws and farm , yard gear. thanks so much . :) dang it , simple solutions , make good sense .

[@louisthomas8989]

Thanks I have thissaw and having an oiling problem. Big help

[@stephenabbott6063]

This is awesome my 261 is just starting to not oil the bar and chain thanks for the video

[@danobrien5070]

It's a shame that a top brand like stihl are having to put parts that dont last on the equipment. Great work db73

[@jazalessandro3094]

Yep,a one piece,made of steel,would solve that issue,but manufacturers do design flaws in their equipment more so in modern times as parts revenue, good job db 👍

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Having worked with "engineers", I can say that the engineers agree. Its management that wants to cut cost and make profit.

[@pinomarino8917]

That’s why you buy Echo.

[@jas350]

I will never ever buy a stihl again. I will stick with lawnboy believe it or not. They make there products to last. Believe me.

[@pinomarino8917]

@@jas350 Maybe 30 years ago. Lawnboy products are garbage. Their mowers use a deck that is half plastic which always warps and causes problems with the height adjustment levers. If you want a good mower, stick with Toro Super Recycler units with the Toro Engine. Not Briggs or Honda.

[@user-go3vx1im8d]

I learn so much from Donyboy thank you.

[@kiwiinkampuchea]

Excellent info. Thanks you present the video clearly. Cheers from NZ.

[@ProteusDIY]

This happened to me today. 029 was intermittently oiling. Either bone dry or working fine. No leaks in oil pick up line, cleaned out the reservoir just in case there was debris, and checked plastic bit that goes between the pump and the body. It turned out to be the oil worm gear. Replaced for $20 and was on my way. Thank you for posting this.

[@Toonseskat]

Awesome! Easy to see you know what you’re doing.

[@markevans3027]

Another very helpful how to video. Great job and thank you..

[@paulazzopardi6964]

Thanks for making this video. Watched now, needed in the future

[@scottmohan1779]

Thank you DonyBoy, a very helpful and informative video. I have been having oiling issues for a long time and thought I had it nailed with your video. But when I took the clutch apart I discovered that the oiler was not loose as shown in your video. Instead, it seems like the sprocket or the clutch drum is too small, leaving about a 16th inch of wiggle room. Thus, when the clutch is engaged, the clutch drum simply lifts away from the oiler. Have you ever heard of anything like this? All I can think of is that the wrong part was installed by the manufacturer. I'm considering just purchasing a replacement clutch drum and seeing if it fits better.

[@rinserepeat2877]

Terrific instructions and knowledge. Thank you!!❤

[@jameschivers6869]

Will check this out, thanks for the suggestion

[@jamescorcoran5868]

Thank you very much for your excellent advice and knowledge much appreciated

[@jjbode1]

I have that saw and that problem. Thank you so much!

[@famasmaster2000]

What a cheap part. Especially on a "pro" saw. Wow Good fix tho Don. Well done 👏

[@michaelniemann6110]

Very helpful! Thank you for the video. I have an MS260 which I assume may be near identical.

[@holdemNE1]

great video. Thanks for posting.

[@tonyalways7174]

That’s a really useful video. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@afiq2948]

Thank you so much for the explanation!

[@MattGlynn]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Gary67242]

interesting video. i've had oiling issues with my 261 also so its nice to see this video..really enjoy your videos..thumbs up !!

[@martinswiney2192]

Thanks. I think that may be one of many problems on my saw. Did not know about this part.

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Thank you for sharing Don👍

[@harrycraft5100]

Really appreciate ur chanel,keep up th solid videos.

[@mkilptrick]

Good to know. My Stihl has been a good saw for many years.

[@joeclem2060]

thanks man! we bought a new oil pump not knowing this!! now that ive seen this i know what to check!next ha ha

[@jeffhartmann2469]

Good job explaining

[@stefanopogany3767]

Wonderful video. Thank you!

[@ronwatson4902]

Very good video. You are one of the best. Thanks

[@timwatson7254]

Learning alot on your channel

[@pmHondaSzybszaNizWyglada]

Thanks man so much great video👍

[@jimmydickson8854]

Thanks for the info mate

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

It dont surprise me in the least that the parts are getting cheaper and cheaper with time thank you for letting the general public know I have a 026 im assuming its the same but now I have some guidance and will delve in this weekend

[@philipperenaud4273]

Thank you for this video. I'm a hero now I fixed our 441 by watching this video. My boss was ready to go buy a new 500i which wouldn't have been a bad thing but I manage to save a couple thousand dollars by swapping this piece. This was so much fun to do as well maybe its time I take a small engine mechanics course. As an arborist who uses saws everyday it would be very useful. 😊

[@billlovett4256]

Another great video. Thanks.

[@philosborn1840]

Ty for sharing this tip👍🏻. 🇨🇦

[@arnenelson4495]

Great tip, thanx!

[@raymondhoagland8602]

Nice video, thank you !

[@nashguy207]

Great Tip donyboy!

[@brian4155]

Thanks. For. This video it was helpful.

[@michaelchilders1658]

Thanks for the lesson Dony. Very descriptive. 👍

[@donyboy73]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BrucesShop]

Wow that is a great tip Don

[@aussiepickers8250]

great video easy to understand

[@douglasspears6329]

EXCELLENT!!! Thank you so much!

[@andremartineau495]

Thx a lot for this very good information. I am sure this will solve my clutch problem. Regards.

[@tomgaffy9434]

I am an older adult. I have enjoyed watching all of your videos and learning how to make some repairs. As I'm retires I'm going to start doing some work. I have a little technical knowledge from the auto industry. Acquiring the correct manuals and specs would help as I proceed. I'm not on any social media though so I can't contact you that way. Keep up your thorough instruction....I'll keep watching.

[@tomfillmore9710]

very good video thanks for sharing

[@richardstrada212]

Great information. Thank you. Can you do a video to how to lock the clutch for DYI'ers like me?

[@roxy-tj3jo]

Another good video thank you

[@micahelm2875]

Thank you👍

[@ericcorliss]

Fantastic vid. Clear explanation making me feel like I can investigate myself. I wonder how much they would charge at a shop for this?

[@kevinmckinney3625]

Thank you.

[@jazpanoz4996]

Smooth as always Dony. I am going to call it , a part designed to fail for service/parts manufacturers revenue........$$$

[@Antihero-4132]

Thanks for the help, going replace mine soon!!

[@donyboy73]

Glad I could help!

[@patriciabizich6950]

Excellent !!!

[@mikelvanmorison9627]

THANK YOU

[@bobburnitt5389]

Excellent VIDEO!!! Very Good, I will be back looking for more, Thanks, BB

[@donyboy73]

More to come!

[@thardyryll]

I own a dozen pieces of Stihl equipment, and have used their stuff almost exclusively for 25 years. But a $125 Chinese saw I bought on eBay is sure giving my fancy Stihl top-handle saws a run for the money. It is pathetic that Stihl doesn’t have the balls to directly respond to excellent videos like this to explain precisely what is being done about reliability issues with their equipment. Dony has also done a top-notch vid about another lousy Stihl design: the “tool less” oil and fuel caps on many of their saws.

[@gettindrunker]

Man I was thinking these things cost way too much to find ourself on here chasing demons. Already had the little plastic gear pawl deal for the pull chord go bad twice. Saw is 3 years old

[@butler386]

I agree. An expensive top brand should be made with quality. As they cheapen their equipment folks will begin to purchase less expensive saws which will last about as long. Thanks for sharing.

[@gabrielisaiah6064]

you are a pro!!!

[@semco72057]

That is a great video and tip on that model saw and I have a MS 250 chainsaw and is still working with getting it to crank for me, but don't have the oiling problem yet. You must have save many people time and money by viewing your videos and getting their own equipment working themselves. After the problem I had with my Stihl saw I swore never to buy another one and got a Poulan Pro saw and have the same problem with it too. The Poulan saw had to go to the repair shop after getting it home and the company paid to have the defective carburetor changed out and it is collecting dust along with the Stihl saw. I purchased a battery saw from the Poulan company and it works great though.

[@donyboy73]

battery powered chainsaw is the way to go from small projects

[@bear9923]

thank you

[@gavinstewart7696]

thanks so much cheers

[@nightprowlerch19]

Does this ever happen on brand new chainsaws. I just picked up a 251C. The chain seems dry It doesn't seem like it's getting as much oil as it should.

[@fillslawncare]

I wonder if the MS500i has the same design 🤔