Stihl MS280 Rebuild question Engine lube?

[IO_Storm]

I've just replaced a cylinder and crank assembly on my Stihl MS280 chainsaw. The old was was scored. When the old one was removed, I cleaned out some oil from the crankcase. Now that the saw is reassembled, I'm wondering if I should have added oil to the crankcase. I can't seem to find any info on this. If I do need to add lube, what type should be used?

Thanks,
IO_Storm

 

[Support]

Hey there - WELCOME to LMF!

I moved your thread to the Stihl Forum. :smile:

 

[noma]

Hi IO_storm

So is this a two stroke or 4 stroke? did you put any assembly grease on that when you put it back together? How are you going to get oil in there now if its back together,if its a 4 stroke you got to put oil in it. If it 2 stroke its in with the gas.

 

[taxidermist]

No your fine they get lube from the mix in the gas.Do you know why it blew up?

Rob

 

[lakeviewpe]

You may want to break the new cylinder in by starting and letting it sit at idle for 5 minutes before you start cutting for about the first five uses.