Subject: Re: Champion blowers--lubrication

From: [email-masked]
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 15:56:06 -0600

>There are several "sticky" oils and greases on the market (Amsoil and
>Primrose come to mind).  Their claim to fame is that they have a tendency to
>climb a gear chain in use, so you can put a small amount in the bottom of the
>case and still get lubrication carried to the top of the case.  They are
>expensive but go a long way.  The thickness also helps keep it from leaking
>out around the fan shaft.  I've owned several 400's which had the
>helical-geared, thru-the-case, fan shaft and they all have a tendency to leak
>with light oils.

A cheaper "sticky" oil is regular old chain oil for your chain saw. Its
made to "hang on" as long as possible. I use it on my Little Giant. I have
heard that it is more or less "way lube" as used in machine shops for the
same reason.

Bob Schade

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From: Page Thomas <[email-masked]>
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 16:35:49 -0500 (CDT)

But beware, all chain saw oil is not the same. Some of the cheaper oils 
break down -- read the label and buy the best.

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