3120 oil shortage!

Tree tech · April 21, 2009, 02:39:14 PM

Hi there in new on here, nice to meet you all! I have a problem with my husky 3120xp, im running a 36 and a 42inch bar, the extra oil lever is in the right position, bar and chain are new, cutting elm

Ironmower · April 22, 2009, 06:25:08 AM

Sorry I can't anwser your question. Just wanted to welcome you here, one of the fellas on here will help ya ;) ;D

Hilltop366 · April 23, 2009, 09:10:46 PM

Did it oil before the new bar?

thecfarm · April 24, 2009, 06:29:28 AM

Tree tech,welcome to the forum.Use that saw much? With a 36 and 42 inch bar is it used alot?

Tree tech · April 24, 2009, 03:51:13 PM

Hi , sorry for delay and answering you both at once! First , thanks for feedback! The bar and chain are built for the 3120 , if u check the oil, it spits of the end of bar,and is visable on chain. But when cutting the chain tightens up and gets hot and burns black , if you take the saw out the cut and let it run it oils back up again ! . The oil pump is working oil hole is clear and the bar is clear , it has an extra oil lever which is also engaged ! And for the second question , yes 3120 is working 3 days out 5 , great workhorse ! Its a bit of a monster but ok for logging and my mill for slabbing out , Im 6.3tall so extra weight is ok, my other toys are,576 372,371 x2, 262,266.338,and a few more!

Rocky_J · April 24, 2009, 05:00:13 PM

Your first post got cut off before you could finish it. What exactly is the problem? Perhaps you could finish your earlier sentence? ???

Tree tech · April 24, 2009, 05:08:53 PM

Sorry rocky j! Saw is great but does not apear to get enough oil and goes burnt black when in use! I mostly cut fire wood and mill with the 3120,+thanks for help

Rocky_J · April 24, 2009, 05:23:59 PM

Where's the maximum setting for the oiler? On the 372 it's 4 turns out from bottom on the adjuster screw. If you go further then it pumps less.

Rocky_J · April 24, 2009, 06:27:27 PM

I finally found my owner's manual for my 395xp. It says the recommended setting for bars over 28" is 1.75 turns out from bottomed. I'm guessing that maximum output will be 1.75-2 turns out for the 395. I cannot find the manuals online any more so you may have to dig out your manual and see what the adjustment settings are for the 3120.

Tree tech · April 25, 2009, 07:49:13 AM

Thanks for checking that for me , the saw also has an extra oil lever just next to your throttle hand , if you engage this it is suposed to give you ever more oil . I will check the settings today and see if i can find the manual, it has been checked by the dealer and he thinks its ok. But when cutting the chain runs too dry and goes black at the links . I have ordered an extra oiler that goes on my mill but that wont help when logging , THANKS FOR ON GOING HELP GUYS

GASoline71 · April 28, 2009, 10:31:58 AM

Is the chain too tight? That will lead to a lot of eccess heat.

Gary

woodsrunner · April 28, 2009, 09:16:49 PM

I know for sure when milling that the auxillary oiler makes a huge difference. I always use mine when my 395 is on the mill. Don't be offended but are you sure your bar and chain are the same gauge?
Scott

low_48 · April 28, 2009, 10:27:02 PM

Had my 3120 manual near the desk. It says for bars of 34 to 42 it's 1 1/2 turns, over 42 bar 1 3/4 turns. In big warnings it says to not have the engine running while adjusting.