Saw oiler issues

[Memo909]

Has anyone had issues with the chain oiler on their Echo saw? I've got a CS 590, its been running great overall, but the bar and chain are coming up a little too dry during cuts. I've already cleaned out the bar groove and oil port, swapped to a fresh chain, and even checked the oil tank vent, but still feels like it's not feeding properly, or maybe its just me, some of the Echo models have adjustable oilers, but this one doesn't seem to push much even when I warm it up, need tips please

 

[Janet]

Yeah, the CS-590 isn't known for super high oil flow, you can try running a thinner bar oil, especially in cooler temps and also check if the oil pickup line's clogged or cracked

 

[Gee Willikers]

And the oil pickup filter at the end of the line. Also, your 590 has an oil adjustment screw, typically located on the bottom of the chainsaw, near the bar mounting studs.

 

[Leon Couper]

Will not hurt to thin your oil down a bit but don't get it to watery.

 

[JJoe_257]

Has anyone had issues with the chain oiler on their Echo saw? I've got a CS 590, its been running great overall, but the bar and chain are coming up a little too dry during cuts. I've already cleaned out the bar groove and oil port, swapped to a fresh chain, and even checked the oil tank vent, but still feels like it's not feeding properly, or maybe its just me, some of the Echo models have adjustable oilers, but this one doesn't seem to push much even when I warm it up, need tips please

Sometimes a really thorough flush of the oil tank with some clean bar oil, then draining it, can clear out any microscopic gunk that might be impeding flow.
Also double-check your bar for any slight bends or burrs that could be creating undue friction, even with a fresh chain.
I know it could be a long shot since you've cleaned it, but sometimes the bar itself can subtly contribute to perceived dryness if it's not perfectly flat against the chain.

 

[Kenneth]

I have the same saw, and my experience with the OEM pump, was the opposite, it really went through a lot of oil. Unfortunately, it didn't last long, so I replaced it. But the cheap aftermarket oiler isn't putting out enough oil to suit me, and it's adjusted all the way up. So I guess I get to take another swing at it this winter when I have the time.

 

[Paul]

Sometimes a seemingly dry bar and chain ( smoking ) can be simply a dull chain and forcing it to cut.
Instead of flushing with bar oil try varsol shake it around then run saw for a few seconds. It may dislodge dirt somewhere. Worth a shot!

 

[STIHLTECH]

I have fixed MANY "not enough oil" complaints by sharpening the chain. It is not how much oil, but how much heat the chain is making. You would be surprised at how little oil a sharp chain requires.

 

[Paul]

Hey STIHLTECH:

Sounds like we think along the same lines.
I was a “Stihl tech in southern Ontario Canada for 35 years

 

[STIHLTECH]

44 years and counting.
It amazes me the number of customers that do not consider chain maintenance as a big part of the equation.
Dull burns up the bar oil due to heat. No amount of extra oil will cure that.

You must remove the bar, check output, clean everything up, sharpen and grind the bar. Part of any tuneup. Even lets the saw run better.

But it does make the shop money.

 

[Paul]

Lots of scored piston and cylinders due to dull chain
Sounds crazy but all you have to do is listen to the saw when someone is forcing a chain to cut