How do you store your chain saws?

[Blk88GT]

I checked my saw today while out in the garage. It doesn't leak. It's a Stihl MS290 and I use Stihl bar/chain oil.

Same saw here. Not a drop!

 

[towguy]

I keep mine in the case and when I use the saw I clean the case and the saw off at the same time. Leakage is minimal so usualy a quick pass with a shop rag is enough.

 

[KPSquared]

My Husky leaks bad. I just keep it in the big plastic case and clean it once in a while.

 

[rlmartinson]

I haven't noticed my Stihl leaking any oil, its a couple years old. Cold blooded ******* that likes to flood if you pull it too many times w/ choke on.
Ryan

 

[2mJps]

I drain my saws if they are going to seat over a week . Years ago purchased a new stihl 036 It cost a arm and a leg I drained Gas but not oil and left it seat about 18 months. The oil had a reaction and eat throught its tank and oil pump. It had less than 10 hours on it . When i saw it i rememberd a buddy buying a stihl that had same problem. It broke my heart. I sold it cheap so i woulden have to look at it.

 

[retrobuilder]

Some chainsaw companies advise leaving the oil cap slightly loose to vent with pressure changes. less leakage of bar oil.

 

[TwoSmoke]

I store mine on its side. Never had a problem.

 

[MScott]

I checked my saw today while out in the garage. It doesn't leak. It's a Stihl MS290 and I use Stihl bar/chain oil.

I also have this saw. The only time I get leakage is if I overfill the oil tank. I just set it on a piece of cardboard on the shelf.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Some chainsaw companies advise leaving the oil cap slightly loose to vent with pressure changes. less leakage of bar oil.

I don't think you can leave the new Stihl caps on loosely. On some of the saws, they're a turn and lock style cap.