Hi Guys - While reading the manual for my 572, it mentions lubricating the needle bearing for the clutch drum periodically. Was wondering if air tool oil would work for this application or if I should use something else. Just curious what other folks do...
Pick up something like this: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200675095_200675095?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Logging > Chainsaw Accessories + Maintenance&utm_campaign=Oregon&utm_content=55615&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURVuQTXyVJ6FWmC3bszTkMkBs_6fAb8ogZxWkyUi3kOj3xg4vLxi-sRoC1iEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I still have mine from 10 years ago. I usually put a shot of grease in once a year. Those bearings don't do anything unless the saw sits and idles (assuming the chain does not move when idling that is...LOL).
I just use a dab of the grease I use on my tractors and machinery. Usually when I'm flipping the bar or putting on a new chain. Cutting in the winter in snowy conditions more often.
A small amount of grease once and a while is all it needs ; too much is not a good thing since it will end up on clutch shoes. Much easier on some saws where you can pull the drum without unscrewing the clutch. Racing karts we used to use petroleum jelly but might not be best for saws since the clutch maintenance is not on a daily or weekly basis.
I don't know what's easier than using one of those plunger grease things I linked below and giving it a pump of grease into the hole in the end of the crank made for this purpose. At least all my Husqvarna saws have that hole and it's how I grease my clutch bearings. LOL Husqvarna Grease and Oils Grease gun
A pump from my bar grease “gun” occasionally, unless the saw doesn’t have the crank hole. Then it gets grease maybe once a year. Having so many saws, one doesn’t get primary use.
OK, I was starting to think I was a crazy one. It sounds like not all saws have that hole. Joe's 572XP should...right?
I don't know if I have that hole on the end of the crank or not. I guess I'll find out tonight. Got my full wrap kit today so I'll have an opportunity to take a look. I have one of those single use grease guns for my rancher, so if I have that little access point, I'm good to go!! Otherwise, to get access to the bearing is just removing a c-clip and pulling the sprocket, etc off. Easy peasy.
I'm not sure about the 572 but I think most XP/pro saws (at least the one's I've owned/worked on) have the crank hole for grease. All definitely do not have it. Someone more seasoned might be able to chime in on that.
I use high temp synthetic brake caliper grease twice a year on my saws. I always have that in stock & it hangs in there a good long time.
This reminds though, I'm not sure I greased mine before using them this winter. I think I'll be doing that soon. Thanks for the reminder!
Well, I've got the full wrap kit installed and the bigger dogs... so sue-eeeet. Looks like the crank has the hole in it for grease, so I'm good to go. Course I wouldn't have had a clue that what it was for without you guys. Now I have to go sharpen up that 32" loop I ran into the dirt on Sunday cutting a stump. <sigh> At least it wasn't a rock or barbed wire.
572 has an inboard clutch. The hole in the crank doesn’t go through to the bearing like on saws with an outboard clutch. Joe P I greased it when I put it back together. Every 6 months or so remove the clip and drum and smear some grease on the bearing.
I was going to say I do not think any of the saws I own has a hole that goes through to the clutch bearing.
It might, although it’s inboard also. I’ve actually never seen one where that hole fed to inboard clutch bearing, only on the outboard clutches like the older 272, and the 346, 395. I have another 572 out in the garage and a 390 that I can check.
