Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions

MrDiesel · 8th May 2009, 08:16 PM

Hi All,

I have been rebuilding my brand new second hand HT75 with really good results apart from one area. The cutter head. There are two screws which hold the oil reservoir to the cutting head. Once you have removed the two screws does anyone know how the ?*$K you get the oil reservoir away from the cutting head? For th elife of me i cant see how it goes together

Jeff Darby · 8th May 2009, 08:45 PM

I'm pretty sure its only held on by a rubber gromet, gently but firmly pull it off.

Drouin Tree Service · 8th May 2009, 11:03 PM

Correct JD

Eric Frei · 9th May 2009, 08:02 PM

LOL, that is one bugger of a thing to assemble etc ... but what the guys are telling you is true. I call it "necessary force".

Apocalypsse · 10th May 2009, 02:15 AM

I could swear I pulled out at least 3 screws when I took the oil reservoir off our polesaw. Fill it up with oil and stick it upside down, then it will come off no problems!

MrDiesel · 10th May 2009, 10:51 AM

Thanks all, Finnaly got it off with a little 'necessary force', beer, and bar oil everywhere.

Just waiting on parts now but i hope she goes together easier!!

newguy18 · 10th May 2009, 03:42 PM

throw it out and buy the ht 131,its a damn good pole saw.Its like a 200t on a stick.

Eric Frei · 11th May 2009, 08:18 PM

That does look a beast ... 1.4kw power! But bloody heavy at 7.8kg

STIHL- product

newguy18 · 12th May 2009, 01:06 AM

Its actually not that bad,unless you have a bad shoulder or something.It doesn't stall out,even with a 14" bar on it.

MrDiesel · 12th May 2009, 08:23 PM

I have used the 131 before and it is defintly a top notch unit. There were two things stopping me getting one.
1. The weight. Im not exactly huge
2. The price. I was lucky to come across the 75 at such a good price

I have also noticed most of the guys around sydney are using 75s

8th May 2009, 08:16 PM	#1
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 196	Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions Hi All, I have been rebuilding my brand new second hand HT75 with really good results apart from one area. The cutter head. There are two screws which hold the oil reservoir to the cutting head. Once you have removed the two screws does anyone know how the ?*$K you get the oil reservoir away from the cutting head? For th elife of me i cant see how it goes together

8th May 2009, 08:45 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions I'm pretty sure its only held on by a rubber gromet, gently but firmly pull it off. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

8th May 2009, 11:03 PM	#3
Drouin Tree Service Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,697	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions Correct JD __________________ Drouin Tree Services \| Excavator Hire - Drouin and SE Gippsland \| Landclearing Melbourne

9th May 2009, 08:02 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions LOL, that is one bugger of a thing to assemble etc ... but what the guys are telling you is true. I call it "necessary force". __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

10th May 2009, 02:15 AM	#5
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions I could swear I pulled out at least 3 screws when I took the oil reservoir off our polesaw. Fill it up with oil and stick it upside down, then it will come off no problems!

10th May 2009, 10:51 AM	#6
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 196	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions Thanks all, Finnaly got it off with a little 'necessary force', beer, and bar oil everywhere. Just waiting on parts now but i hope she goes together easier!!

10th May 2009, 03:42 PM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions throw it out and buy the ht 131,its a damn good pole saw.Its like a 200t on a stick. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

11th May 2009, 08:18 PM	#8
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions That does look a beast ... 1.4kw power! But bloody heavy at 7.8kg STIHL- product __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

12th May 2009, 01:06 AM	#9
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions Its actually not that bad,unless you have a bad shoulder or something.It doesn't stall out,even with a 14" bar on it. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

12th May 2009, 08:23 PM	#10
MrDiesel Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: here Posts: 196	Re: Stihl HT75 Pole saw rebuild Questions I have used the 131 before and it is defintly a top notch unit. There were two things stopping me getting one. 1. The weight. Im not exactly huge 2. The price. I was lucky to come across the 75 at such a good price I have also noticed most of the guys around sydney are using 75s

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