My Stihl bar does not have the holes to grease it but i try to force some in buy filling the bar tip with grease. Sigidi , several on another website have said that the reason for not greasing the sprocket tip is because the grease attracts dirt. Most of my cutting is not plunging or bar buried so I would expect one low pressure area to be the grease hole which is effectively vented to atmosphere when the tip is exposed and the sprocket is rotating.
I dribble some bar oil onto the nose of the bar, while turning the sprocket with my fingers every time I dress the rails on the bar. I’ve never had a sprocket fail and I have cut a chitload of wood over the years. Like others have said in this thread, that bearing in the sprocket gets oil from the bar while cutting too.
how to grease chainsaw bar sprocket Related Question:
Do you grease a sprocket?
Re: Greasing Bar Sprocket It is more recommended to grease the tip at the end of the day to help push any debris/grit out of the bearings and coat the bearings with grease to keep them from rusting due to moisture and condensation that can form when the saw is not in use.
Do Stihl chainsaw bars need grease?
A lubricating tool for select STIHL. The Guide Bar Grease Gun is designed for lubricating the sprocket nose bearings on guide bars that have the grease hole. Current STIHL guide bars offer maintenance free sprocket noses, some competitor’s guide bars still require additional grease.
Why is my chainsaw squealing?
Make sure you remove the clutch as running the saw with just the drum removed will take out the brake band. It is most likely the needle bearing if it squeals at idle but if it does it when revving then the clutch will be meshed to the clutch so must be the crank bearings!
Do you oil a chainsaw clutch?
Although the clutch shoes of a Stihl chainsaw should never be greased, the needle bearing that fits inside the chain sprocket, which is part of the clutch mechanism, may need occasional lubrication.
What is a chainsaw sprocket?
What is the drive sprocket? The drive sprocket and the clutch drum are connected to the saw motor. The sprocket is designed to drive the proper-pitched chain around the guide bar.
What kind of oil do you use for a chainsaw?
Petroleum-based bar oil has been the standard for chainsaws. Lightweight oil is used in winter and heavier oil in summer. Manufacturers of chainsaws make bar and chain oils specially blended for their machines to extend their lifespan, but if they are not available, the owner’s manual suggests alternatives.
Does STIHL make guns?
So Stihl are making pump action shotguns now …
Can I use 10w30 for chainsaw bar oil?
As a matter of fact, you can actually use regular 10w30 motor oil on a chainsaw as one of the alternatives in case you don’t have bar and chain oil. That’s because 10w30 oil has enough thickness and viscosity that will allow it to withstand the friction that is happening whenever you are using a chainsaw.
Do Needle Bearings need grease?
Needle bearings are usually lubricated with grease, but oil or oil-mist lubrication is preferred for heavy-duty or high-speed applications. Many light-duty bearings never require relubrication, but high loads or speeds demand it.
What is white lithium grease spray used for?
White lithium grease is used to keep components moving smoothly, free of friction and seizing. You can also apply it preventatively to protect against rust and corrosion. White lithium grease can be used to: Lubricate car door hinges.