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Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
Oil passage is clogged, how to clean it out
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/19 07:03:25
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A BRAND and MODEL # would help.. There is a filter in the tank, that should be the first to check. As for next checking/cleaning, we need to know what it is... .
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/19 11:44:56
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Remington RM 1645 Electric. Thanks, Duane Oh, how do I get to the filter mentioned in the oil reservoir?
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/19 14:01:36
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widucl Remington RM 1645 Electric. Thanks, Duane Oh, how do I get to the filter mentioned in the oil reservoir?
Open the filler cap and peek inside. Fish the filter out with a coat hanger. Filters about 3/4 long, maybe .5" in diameter. Remove it from the hose and use brake cleaner to spray from the inside out. Now you can pull off the chain side cover. You may see a thinnish black hose(not sure how it's routed). You want to make sure that's clear of crap, brake cleaner again.. If still not happy, spray brake cleaner from/into the inside tank hose while activating (chain OFF) the unit. Brake cleaner and if you have compressed air is your friend.. .
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/19 14:04:47
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Also, on your bar. There may be a small hole where the bar bolts to the saw. That hole leads to the track where the saw blade rides. If that's clogged, you won't get oil.. Always clean the bar with a sharp object (dental pick) where the chain rides of debris. And of course where the small hole flows to... .
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/19 15:53:10
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I am still working on finding the filter and removing it. Also, I have not been able to find a new, replacement filter anywhere. It seem like they don't even want to talk about it Duane
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/19 20:46:45
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Oil is leaking out the bottom of the chainsaw, it may have a cracked case. Duane
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 07:37:45
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If you dump the oil, clean the exterior, then fill with gasoline, you'll see real quick if you have a cracked case. Obviously, be super careful doing this.. .
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 15:00:54
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I emptied the oil and filled it with gas. That worked, thanks, Scott! It eliminated the possibility of a cracked case, no cracked case. However, it did reveal 2 small holes in the bottom of the case that looked like someone had drilled them with a small drill bit and the gas was coming out of those 2 holes. I cleaned them with brake cleaner and when they dried I patched them with epoxy. I have no idea of how the holes got there but my son had the chain saw for about 5 years and I will ask him about those. What I do not understand is how oil or gas would get down to the bottom of the inside of the chain saw to be leaking out of those holes. Duane
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 15:10:22
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How does the oil get to the chain? Is there a pump or is it just gravity fed? Thanks, Duane
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 17:43:56
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I looked for a parts diagram of the machine and could only find an owners manual (PDF). There would be a small pump that very likely runs off (geared to) the main (crankshaft if gas powered) shaft. I'd think you'd have to remove the drive sprocket OR cover (same area) to find the pump. A hose may run to it from the oil tank (I guess it's possible the filter is attached with no flexible line) to the pump. From there, the pump would (again likely) have a short hose to where the cutting bar would see oil. I'm very familiar with the Stihls, Echo's and the cheap gas saws. I suspect your oiling system is very, very similar. For the holes on the bottom, I'd guess someone was just kinda rough with the machine.. They'd be no reason to drill a hole in the bottom of the machine... Hopefully the pump isn't jambed up with crap (not turning). It also helps sometimes when "bleeding" system, to put it in all kinds of directions to get the oil flowing. You can do this (preferred) with the chain off but you can see where the oil should come out. .
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 17:50:33
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 18:09:17
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Yepper. Plz post back how it goes..
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 19:47:28
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Well, I have decided to disassemble the chainsaw. There is something very wrong inside of it. I have removed the 6 bolts that hold the 2 halves together. Now have a problem seperating the 2 halves. Any advise on seperating the 2 haves? Very stuck Thanks, Duane
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 21:12:05
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If all the case bolts are out, look close at any shafts (motor/chain sprocket) sticking out that may have something preventing the case to split. It's likely not as tightly sealed as a gas engine, it's just an electric motor. Don't force anything or it's definitly junk (once you find the stuck, now broke part). Proceed slowly and "feel" for where it's not moving/stuck... .
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Re: Oil is not getting to the chain and bar, may be clogged.
2025/08/20 21:18:36
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Ok, I found this pic of your saw. It looks like that tank IS using gravity to oil the chain... .
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