Stihl MS290 Chainsaw Part 11: chain oiling system explanation and repair.

I turn my attention to the leaking chain oiling system on this Stihl MS290 Farm Boss chainsaw I noticed it did not seem to be oiling the chain, and oil was leaking out and making a mess.

[@johnparson5719]

Outstanding video Mr. Watroba. Your in depth explanation of the oiler and oil glands gives me some clues as to what to look for. BTW I like the sound of your last name. I hope you invent a valve or a procedure so we can name it the Watroba. lol

[@nheng6913]

Great video. Thanks for your time and effort. You've helped me to cure my MS461 oil passage problem.

[@BO55429]

Just got my 290 up and running again thanks to this video

[@rjecsn]

Very informative video with attention to detail. Thank you for posting. I'm ready to open my saw up!

[@user-cw9ef2sx3z]

identified my problem which ws gunk in bar s all good after cleaning ; very helpful video.

[@nicholasvalentine6273]

Thanks for the video. In lieu of pipe cleaners, I've found that welding tip cleaners work quite well. I use them for cleaning out carb jets.

[@jonathannaron4596]

Thank you for your helpful video. I didn't know about the oil pump adjustment and probably still wouldn't if it hadn't been for your very helpful video.

[@bennettsteen6451]

😊 like and comment, nice video thank you

[@user-41364]

That area you described that fills debris has a neoprene insert as a chain guide to protect housing your is missing

[@dowtz]

9.19 in the clip, you say that the hole is pointless, its not, it should be a small plastic thing there, at least at my sthil 039 there is a plastic part that can be replaced when worn down. Thx for a Great video!

[@geojor]

super excellent video, well done !

[@94SexyStang]

I found Tons of wood chunks and debri in my Oil pickup line!! And NO clue how it got there! Cleaned it up and oiler works good!

[@skipstein744]

Thanks for the info.

[@followtheciaence]

If the oil vent hole mentioned at 3:00 gets clogged, can it affect oiling? I'm pretty sure the issue with my 261 is just leaky rubber bits on the pump inlet/outlet but I don't want to have to pull the saw apart again.

[@stevewatr]

I would say yes. If the vent is clogged then you could have negative pressure (vacuum) develop in the oil tank starving the pump.

[@RodRogers]

How do you get to your Ebay & Facebook listings? It would be interesting to follow them every now & then!

[@stevewatr]

My ebay is stevewatr, not much listed there. Facebook, search for Steve's used machinist tool deals.

[@RodRogers]

Got your Ebay stuff! Now need a city for FB. I'm in KS and it will only allow about 500 mi for search! BTW, I watch ALL your videos on toll finds. Love them!

[@stevewatr]

@@RodRogers facebook.com/steve.watroba

[@bestillandknowthatuaregod]

does stihl chainsaw ms290 has an adjustable oiler? thanks

[@stevewatr]

There should be an adjustment hole on the bottom of t
he saw. But you should clean the oil ports first to make sure they are not clogged

[@dr_flunks]

wouldn't you want to be using compressed air for all this?

[@stevewatr]

It is amazing how sticky those oil soaked chips get.

[@d9gdon45]

Blow some air through it!

[@gioscervelo]

off with my head

[@d9gdon45]

First!