Pulled off bar and ran, only to find no oil oozing out the slot above the two bolts. Pulled out the pick up tube as you said Tyler, and no congealing evident, so pulled off the filter end and shot degreaser through the tube. Then blue compressed air through it and could hear air coming out the other end.
Tested again and finally some oil dribbled through while running. Did the cardboard test running the end of the saw just above and was able to draw lines of oil mist.
Many thanks Tyler as I wouldn't have known to check the pickup tube like that. Now ready to try and get rid of the Bougainvillea that's trying to destroy the roof and carport, as well as blocking the guttering.
PS how tight should I run the chain? It feels a bit stiff to move by hand even though I followed the 5mm pull away in the middle according to the instruction book?
Last edited by Mowerfreak; 04/05/2104:13 PM.
Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!
