Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Homelite => Topic started by: Nomelite on May 26, 2017, 04:39:05 pm

Title: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on May 26, 2017, 04:39:05 pm
Can someone out there please send a picture or diagram showing exactly where the duckbill for the oiler and also the gas is ligated? I currently have 7 of these saws with various oiler and gas problems. Thanks!
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: fossil on May 26, 2017, 05:03:07 pm
Can someone out there please send a picture or diagram showing exactly where the duckbill for the oiler and also the gas is ligated? I currently have 7 of these saws with various oiler and gas problems. Thanks!

Have a look at these pics. The duckbill in in the oil tank.

Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on May 26, 2017, 08:00:48 pm
I could see nothing coming out of the oil filler hole on my SXL 12, is there supposed to be something you can see from the filler hole? Or, do I have to strip it down?
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: fossil on May 27, 2017, 02:35:09 pm
I could see nothing coming out of the oil filler hole on my SXL 12, is there supposed to be something you can see from the filler hole? Or, do I have to strip it down?

Just what you see in the pic.

Here's a good video on how to rake the saw apart to get at the tanks and pump. He is pulling it apart for a carb kit but the strip down and assembly is the same.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIRZwe8o--s

Here is a vid of the oil line repair. It's for a Super 2 but basically the same as your XL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GA-VwYAAX8

Also attached is a link to a Homelite manual.  Look at age B-40

https://app.box.com/s/milruv1b48tcass6swjw

Illustrated parts list here.  http://www.leonschainsawpartsandrepair.com/uploads/3/9/7/9/39792537/homelite_xl_automatic_chainsaw_ipl_24923_revison_3_.pdf

If you need any help after you get it apart please quote this post so I get a notification.
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on May 27, 2017, 10:58:20 pm
These video's are not showing an XL or XL -12 or Super XL
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: fossil on May 28, 2017, 07:26:04 am
The XL is a little top handle. There are some Super XL's with the XL logo.

There are no duck bills in the oiler system on the larger ones. The only duck bills on them are in the fill caps.

A picture of one of your saws would help.
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: mowertech on May 28, 2017, 10:05:47 am
These video's are not showing an XL or XL -12 or Super XL
The  super  xl  or  xl12  does  not  have  duck bills  in the  tank 
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on May 28, 2017, 09:59:41 pm
Included is a picture that is exactly like my oldest Homelite. The others are all Super XL's
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: fossil on May 29, 2017, 10:25:23 am
Included is a picture that is exactly like my oldest Homelite. The others are all Super XL's

Not sure about the XL-12's but the oiler systems on the SXLAO's are generally pretty good.
A few issues I've come cross that makes them fail.

Oiler pick up hose in the oil tank rotted off or crac ked.

Oil lines, pick up screen, check valve  (manual oiler) plugged with crap. Remove and blow out  the tubes (XL-12) and on the Super XL, the passages behind the pump.

While you have the pump off, take it apart and give it a good cleaning.

On the Super XL change the "O" rings on the tube if they are worn or missing.
Check the two little "O" rings on the back of the pump for condition and presence

I think the most common I've come across are air leaks in the system. The XL 12 compression fittings are either loose or someone has cranked the fittings down hard and crushed the sealing rings.

Hope that helps
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on May 29, 2017, 10:37:48 am
Thanks Tim, not sure I can still get the O rings but it's something worth checking out!
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: fossil on May 30, 2017, 10:05:02 am
Thanks Tim, not sure I can still get the O rings but it's something worth checking out!

Quite often the SXLAO's had a missing oil pick up hose on the tube in the tank.

Gettting "O" rings from a place that carries an assortment shouldn't be an issue.

Let us know how you make out.
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on May 30, 2017, 11:41:52 am
Will do. Thanks!
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: fossil on May 30, 2017, 04:36:30 pm
Let us know how you make out.
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on May 30, 2017, 08:25:42 pm
 ;)
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: mowertech on June 01, 2017, 11:09:54 am
Thanks Tim, not sure I can still get the O rings but it's something worth checking out!

I stock  the  o  rings  for  the  pump  i  also  have  new  pumps  in  stock   i  just have to  add  them to  my  store  i  have  them  on  the  shelf   Homelite  still  stocks  them  but  they  are  nla  by  them  but  they still  show  some  on  the  shelf   i  show  5  on   hand  just  got to  pull them  and get them  pictured  and  placed  on  the  store
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on June 01, 2017, 07:21:38 pm
I believe it is a bad connection near the line near the handle. If you have the silver 90 degree fitting that goes to the oil filter, I could use one of those.
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: mowertech on June 01, 2017, 10:01:56 pm
is this  what  u  are  looking  for  ?

https://www.smallenginechainsawparts.com/homelite-chainsaw-oil-check-valve-part-a59011-a-59011/
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: Nomelite on June 02, 2017, 07:51:05 pm
That's part of it but where is the nozzle on the end?
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: mowertech on June 02, 2017, 10:52:18 pm
That's part of it but where is the nozzle on the end?

that  part  above is the  check  valve  under  the  handle  and  trigger  area  there  is a  part  that  hooks  into  that  one  end  called  the   pin  that  pin  hooks  into  the  discharge  oil  line  which  in  turn  hooks  into  the  crankcase  i  will  pull  these  other  two  parts  tomorrow  and get  a  image   and  put them on the  store 
Title: Re: Xl duckbill
Post by: chainsawlady on June 23, 2017, 12:19:06 am
Nomelite
  I have been trying to send you a message about the XL-12 check valve you wanted. Since I have not received a reply I am wondering if you received it.
chainsawlady   joycewlson26@gmaill.com