Author Topic: Jonsered 920 oiler question (Read 2350 times)

Brad Thompson · « **on:** December 13, 2004, 08:08:33 PM »

I have read on this forum that more oil is better on the bar, since it is cheap compared to everything else. I can't find the oiler adjustment on my saw. Where in the heck is it? Right now, I run out of oil and gas at the same time. Is that ok or should I use more oil?

Lewis Brander · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2004, 12:49:01 PM »

Hello bamabama1. The old rule of thumb is roughly 1 tank of oil for everytank of gas. I would say the the saw isn't over oiling too much at all. The newer saw oil a lot less and guys do various things to try and apply more oil ( open up the adjuster, modify the adjuster, drill out the out put hole a drill size or two, etc). I would say that the bar oil amount your using should be adequate to lubricte the bar and chain. JMO. Lewis.

Brad Thompson · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2004, 03:00:21 PM »

Thanks, Lewis. I don't figure I am over oiling, but I was wondering if more was better. My dad said that you should have to add oil and gas at the same time, so I am right by him. I was just wondering if I should increase it above than norm.

Lewis Brander · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2004, 03:03:07 PM »

Hi Brad. If it were mine, I'd leave her alone. You take care. Lewis.

pallis · « **Reply #4 on:** December 14, 2004, 03:52:49 PM »

As long as you have a little oil left when the fuel runs out, you don't need to worry. Quite a few years back I had a 920 with a 24 inch bar, and had it set where both tanks had to be filled at the same time.

Brad Thompson · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2004, 02:02:40 PM »

Like my Dad always says, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!". I think I will leave it adjusted where it is. Thanks.

Kevin · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2004, 04:40:07 PM »

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Where in the heck is it?

Bottom of the saw, look up through the opening and you should see the screw.

Brad Thompson · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2004, 07:32:09 PM »

Thanks, Kevin. It is good to know where it is, but it sounds like I shouldn't mess with increasing the output.

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