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Huskee Burning Oil?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Well Seasoned, Nov 2, 2013.

  1. Well Seasoned

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    The past 2 times splitting now, I smell that burnt oil smell when running the Huskee. I did an oil change, I remember alittle dripped onto the motor, but that was around 2 mos ago, and I didn't smell it then. Anyone want to take a jab at what potentiality could be going wrong? Thanks
     
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    crank case breather spitting oil,
     
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    Where might that be? Its a b &s 6.75 hp, thx
     
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    Look for a hose the either does, or used to attach to the air filter box. Follow it back to the breather. If the hose is split or disconnected, that could be your smell. Is it using oil?

    Also check the dipstick tube for cracks.
     
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    As MM said above. or could be blowing past rings or valves
     
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    I checked the dipstick, seems to have gone down a very little bit. I'll check the hose tomorrow. I thought I'd ask in advance before taking things apart. The dipstick tube did loosen up already last year, so ill be checking that again, along with the orings.
     
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    Lets hope not...