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Question posted by Jeffreyridd on January 27th, 2017

Stihl Ms251 Bar Oil

Bar oil flow seems excessive.Is there an adjustment screw to regulate the flow,and if so where is it

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 27th, 2017 9:21 AM
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There's no chain oil adjustment according to the manual.

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