Lubricating The Guide Bar And Saw Chain; Adjusting Automatic Oiler - Echo PPT-260 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN

Automatic Oiling System
1. Wipe debris from around oil fill cap.
2. Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low viscosity
guide bar and saw chain oil.
NOTE
The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to
4 cc/min. at normal operating RPM. During heavy or dry cutting
conditions the oil discharge volume may be adjusted to assure
adequate lubrication. Refill the oil reservoir with each tank of fuel.
IMPORTANT
To prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone
based oil.

ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER

Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4) T-Wrench
1. Remove two (2) 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover.
2. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (A) clockwise to
decrease oil volume - counter clockwise to increase oil volume.
NOTE
Very little visible oil on the saw chain will provide sufficient
lubrication.
3. Assemble components in reverse order.
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