Oiler bad, brand new 2172

[tnc110]

My brother is a die hard Stihl man, has about 8 saws.  I wanted to stir him up a bit so  I went out and bought a brand new 2172.   Not even one tank of fuel through it and I notice its not getting any oil to the bar.  took the bar off and fired it up...nothing.  Took it back to the dealer and it turns out the pump is frozen up.  I really hope this is not the beginning of endless troubles...

[isawlogs]

  Karma.....       

  I also hope that its all good from now.

[thecfarm]

tnc110,welcome to the forum.They all have problems,even Stihl. Always like the ones that say,I NEVER had a bit of problem with my........ yep,is the best reponse.  :

[beenthere]

tnc
Welcome to the Forestry Forum.

Don't tell your brother..  ;D

[clww]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum.
Never had that problem with my saws.

[tnc110]

tnc
Welcome to the Forestry Forum.

Don't tell your brother..  ;D

No kidding!!!!

[tnc110]

Should I ask the dealer to replace the bar and chain?  I would stay in 1 tank of gas it only used 1/8 tank of oil...

[beenthere]

Can't imagine that brief time would damage either enough to be too concerned about. But it is your call.

If being damaged for lack of oil, you likely would have smelled the hot bar, or seen smoke, or something along these lines.