572xp oiler issues

[okielumberjack]

I'm sure i ain't the only one to run into this issue

 

[okielumberjack]

If anyone is running a 572xp and running it hard, the open design of the clutch cover and oil pump housing/hose design lends itself to pitch build up. I discovered pitch had built up from under the oil pump discharge line,and caused an abrasive issue under the line which led to a lack of lubrication issue

 

[okielumberjack]

You can see just below the square tab that chucks into the back of the oiler supply channel on the bar mount. It collected a abnormal amount of pitch,and created an abrasive point which led to the failure of the hose. This is a very low hour saw and still under warranty.

 

[okielumberjack]

Every piece of equipment has its weaknesses, this saw has been flawless in all other aspects,just didn't expect an oiler issue

 

[huskihl]

Every piece of equipment has its weaknesses, this saw has been flawless in all other aspects,just didn't expect an oiler issue

Might be possible to fill that void full of RTV when you put the pump and hose back in. A little bit messy next time, but it would prevent anything else from getting underneath there and riding on that hose

 

[okielumberjack]

I was thinking that as well

 

[andyshine77]

Am going to guess she was leaking pretty bad by that point? Yeah I've used oil resistant sealant to hold these lines in before, if you remove all the oil with solvent it will hold really well.

 

[okielumberjack]

The oil wasn't even reaching the bar. I have a really good dealer that i deal with on a regular basis there going to take care of it.

 

[RI Chevy]

@huskyboy

 

[huskyboy]

@huskyboy

Can’t comment haven’t had a oiler problem yet in the 400 combined hours I have on my two.