Service Manual

MCCULLOCH CHAIN SAW - MS1436NAV

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MTD Products LLC - Product Training and Education Department

FORM NUMBER 769-01424

9/2004
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Air Filter ....................................................................................................................................................................1

Fuel Filter ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Spark Arrester Screen .............................................................................................................................................2
Spark Plug ................................................................................................................................................................3
Removal of Brake Assembly .....................................................................................................................................3
Removing the Chain and Bar ....................................................................................................................................4
Removal of Clutch and Drum Assembly ...................................................................................................................4
Removal of the Chain Oiler ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Starter Servicing ........................................................................................................................................................7
Air Gap ......................................................................................................................................................................9
Flywheel Removal .....................................................................................................................................................9
Carburetor Removal ................................................................................................................................................10
Carburetor Adjustment ...........................................................................................................................................12
Chain Tension Adjustment ......................................................................................................................................13

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 McCulloch Chain Saw
MS1436NAV
MCCULLOCH CHAIN SAW - 1.1. Using a T-25 Torx driver, loosen the shroud
MS1436NAV retaining screws and lift of the top cover. See
Figure 1.

Screws

MCCULLOCH GASOLINE CHAIN SAWS Figure 1

The MS are McCulloch brand. They are all 42cc
engines even though we rate them as less in most 1.2. Lift the air filter out of air-box. See Figure 2.
cases. The only difference between the models is the
NAV are Non Anti-Vibration and AV is Anti-Vibration.
Model: MS1436 NAV - 14” Bar and 36CC Engine
This product has been tested at a computed kickback
angle (CKA) and conforms to ANSI B175.1-2000,
Annex C.
This Service Manual is a supplement to the User Man-
ual. Read, understand and follow all safety procedures
before operating or servicing this chain saw. Refer to
the Owners Manual for procedures for proper setup
and operation.
Additional information can be found in the 2004 MTD
Update Manual: Form number # 769-00960.
IMPORTANT: Prior to servicing the chain saw, Figure 2
remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
WARNING: Never perform maintenance when 1.3. Clean air filter. Wash filter in clean, warm, soapy
the engine is hot, to avoid any chance of burning water. Rinse in clear, cool water. Air dry com-
hands or fingers. pletely.

1. AIR FILTER
CAUTION: Never operate saw without the air fil-
ter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and
damage it. Keep the air filter clean!

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1.4. Remove the wire screen from the air box. See 2.5. Lift filter out of tank. See Figure 4.
Figure 3.

Fuel Filter

Figure 4
Figure 3
2.6. Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard filter.
1.5. Wash screen in clean, warm, soapy water. Rinse
2.7. Install new filter. Insert end of filter into tank
in clear, cool water. Air dry completely.
opening. Make sure filter sits in bottom corner of
NOTE: It is advisable to have a supply of spare tank. Use a long handle screwdriver to aid in fil-
filters and screens on hand. ter placement if necessary.
1.6. Install air filter in reverse order of disassembly.
Install engine/air filter cover. Make sure cover fits
3. SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
properly. Tighten the cover retaining screws
securely. NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dra-
matically reduce engine performance.
3.1. Using a 10mm socket, remove the 3 bolts secur-
2. FUEL FILTER
ing the muffler to the cylinder. Remove the muf-
CAUTION: Never operate your saw without a fler. See Figure 5.
fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced after
each 20 hours of use.

2.1. Drain fuel tank completely before changing filter.

2.2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2.3. Bend a piece of soft wire into a hook shape.
2.4. Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line.
Carefully pull the fuel line toward the opening
until you can reach it with your fingers.
NOTE: Do not pull the hose completely out of
tank.
Bolts

Figure 5

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3.2. Using a medium Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4.4. Using the scrench, remove the spark plug. See
2 screws that hold the spark arrester cover to the Figure 7.
muffler. See Figure 6.

Scrench

Figure 7
Figure 6
4.5. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and
3.3. Discard the used spark arrester screen and set gap to .025" (.635mm) if necessary.
replace it with a new one.
4.6. Reinstall a new spark plug.
3.4. Reasemble the muffler components and install
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for
the muffler to the cylinder. Tighten securely.
replacement (McCulloch part no. 9295-310502).
NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all
4. SPARK PLUG requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
NOTE: NOTE: For efficient operation of the saw
engine, spark plug must be kept clean and prop-
erly gapped.
5. REMOVAL OF BRAKE ASSEMBLY
4.1. Push STOP switch down.
5.1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the engine.
4.2. Remove the shroud. See AIR FILTER Section.
5.2. Using a 5/8” socket, remove the nut attaching
4.3. Disconnect the wire connector from the spark the cover to the unit. See Figure 8.
plug by pulling and twisting at the same time

Hex Nut
Torx Screw

Figure 8

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5.3. Using a T-25 Torx wrench, remove the screw
securing the cover to the unit. See Figure 8.
5.4. Remove the cover.

6. REMOVING THE CHAIN AND BAR

6.1. Remove the brake assembly cover. See
REMOVAL OF BRAKE ASSEMBLY Section.
6.2. Remove the chain from the bar. See Figure 9.
Hole for Tab

Figure 11

7. REMOVAL OF CLUTCH AND DRUM ASSEM-

BLY
7.1. Remove the spark plug from the unit.
7.2. Remove the brake assembly kit cover.
7.3. Remove the chain and bar.

Figure 9 7.4. Place a piece of starter cord into the spark plug
opening. This will aid in removing of the nut
securing the clutch and drum assembly to the
6.3. Lift the bar from the mounting stud and guide.
crankshaft. See Figure 12.
6.4. During assembly make certain that the tab from
the tensioning screw fits into the hole in the Starter Cord
chain bar. See Figure 10. See Figure 11.

Tensioning Screw Tab

Figure 12

Figure 10

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7.5. Using a 13mm socket, remove the nut securing 7.7. Inspect and repair as needed.
the clutch and drum assembly to the crankshaft.
NOTE: During assembly, the machined groove
See Figure 13.
in the drum/sprocket assembly must engage the
tabs on the nylon worm gear. See Figure 15.

Tabs Machined Groove

Hex Nut

Figure 13
Figure 15
NOTE: This is a left hand threaded nut. Remove
in a clockwise fashion.
8. REMOVAL OF THE CHAIN OILER
7.6. Remove the assembly from the crankshaft. See
8.1. Remove the brake kit assembly.
Figure 14.
8.2. Remove the chain and bar.
8.3. Remove the clutch and drum assembly.
8.4. Using a number 2 phillips screwdriver. Remove
the two screws securing the anti-dust cap to the
chain oiler. See Figure 16.
Drum Assembly
Clutch Assembly
Anti-Dust Cap
Hex Nut Screws

Figure 14

Figure 16

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8.5. Using needle nose pliers, remove the worm 8.7. Remove the shaft from the oil pipe. Inspect the
gear. See Figure 17. shaft for damage. See Figure 19.

Worm Gears

Figure 17 Figure 19

8.6. Using the tip of a small screwdriver, lift the rear 8.8. Using a small screwdriver, remove the ends of
portion of the pump shaft from the housing. See the two hoses from the housing. Inspect for
Figure 18. damage. See Figure 20.

Hose Connector
Pump Shaft Assembly

Figure 18 Figure 20

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8.9. Remove the brass pump housing from the oil 9. STARTER SERVICING
pipe. See Figure 21.
9.1. Using a T-25 Torx wrench, remove the four
screws attaching the starter housing assembly to
the housing assembly. See Figure 23.

Pump Housing

Torx Screws
Figure 21

NOTE: The small hole in the brass pump hous- Figure 23

ing must be facing up into the upper oil hose dur-
ing assembly. The flats on the pump housing
9.2. Remove the housing from the unit.
align with the molded tabs on the housing.
9.3. Use a screwdriver to lift the starter cord from
NOTE: Replace the felt washer any time you
around the pulley and unwind the starter cord.
service the chain oiler. See Figure 22.
This takes tension off the starter pulley. See Fig-
ure 24.

Starter Cord

Felt Washer

Figure 22
Figure 24
8.10. Torque the nut securing the clutch drum assem-
bly to the crankshaft to during assembly.

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9.4. Using a T-25 Torx driver, remove the screw 9.6. If the starter return spring is broken, lift of the
attaching the pawl retainer to the pulley housing. spring retaining cover and replace the spring.
See Figure 25. See Figure 27.

Torx Screw Notch

Spring Retainer Cover

Figure 25 Figure 27

NOTE: There is a spring under the retainer. 9.7. If the starter cord is broken, attach one end of
the starter rope to the pull handle. Pass the lose
9.5. Replace the pawls if they are worn.
end of the cord through the starter housing
NOTE: During assembly, note the proper orien- assembly and through the pulley. Knot the end
tation of the pawl retainer. The pawl retainer of the cord and make sure it is secure in the pul-
slots will face the same direction as the pawls. ley. See Figure 28.
See Figure 26.
Hold spool in place and wind cord clockwise.
Place tension of spool during last two winds.

Figure 28
Figure 26
9.8. Wind the starter cord around the pulley. Wind the
starter pulley clockwise to put tension on the
spring during the last loop of the starter cord.

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10. AIR GAP 11.5. Using a 13mm socket, loosen but do not
remove the nut securing the flywheel to the
Using a feeler guage, measure the air gap between the
crankshaft. See Figure 30.
flywheel and the coil. The measurement should be
between .08”-.010”. Loosen the mounting screws to
adjust the air gap. See Figure 29.

Hex Nut

Figure 30
.08”-.010” Air Gap

Figure 29 11.6. Unthread the nut until it is flush will the end of
the drive shaft.

11. FLYWHEEL REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: If any of the air fins on the fly-
wheel break off for any reason, a serious imbal-
ance and resulting vibration and damage to the
engine will occur.
11.1. Remove the spark plug from the engine.
11.2. Place a length of starter cord into the spark plug
opening. This will ease removal of the flywheel.
11.3. Using a T-25 Torx wrench, remove the four
screws attaching the starter housing assembly to
the housing assembly.
11.4. Remove the housing from the unit.

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11.7. Place a large screwdriver under the flywheel and 12.4. Using a small screwdriver, lift out the metal
while applying upward pressure, tap on the nut screen.
on the drive shaft to release the flywheel from
12.5. Using a 8mm socket, remove the two nuts
the shaft. See Figure 31.
securing the air filter assembly to the carburetor.
See Figure 33.

Hex nut flush with end of crankshaft Hex Nuts

Figure 31
Figure 33
NOTE: There is an alignment key in the drive
shaft. During assembly make sure the key does
12.6. Using a screwdriver, pry the wire harness from
not slip out of the keyway. See Figure 32.
the clip on the air filter assembly. See Figure 34.
Machined slot

Key

Wire Harness

Figure 32
Figure 34
11.8. Torque the nut to during assembly.
12.7. Release the air filter assembly from the two
mounting bolts, slide it to the left and remove it
from the carburetor.
12. CARBURETOR REMOVAL
12.8. Inspect the brass colored fuel tank breather for
12.1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
any blockage.
12.2. Using a T-25 Torx driver, remove the three
NOTE: Blockage of this breather will allow the
screws securing the top cover. Remove the
chainsaw to operate briefly but then stop due to
cover.
lack of fuel.
12.3. Lift out the foam air filter.

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12.9. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, pry the 12.11. Pry the choke handle from the carburetor. See
fuel line from the carburetor inlet. See Figure 35. Figure 37.

Fuel Line Choke Lever

Figure 35 Figure 37

NOTE: In order to remove the throttle cable from

12.10. Lift up on the choke lever to remove the rubber the carburetor it will be necessary to remove the
grommet from the housing. See Figure 36. left side of the handle assembly and create slack
in the cable.
12.12. Using a T-25 Torx driver, remove the four screws
securing the handle halves.
12.13. Remove the left handle half.
12.14. Raise up on the trigger assembly enough to
allow removal of the throttle cable from the trig-
ger. See Figure 38.

Throttle Cable

Rubber Grommet

Choke Lever

Figure 36

Figure 38

12.15. Push the throttle cable and housing towards the

saw body.

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12.16. Pull rearward on the carburetor until it clears the 12.18. Remove the primer tube from the lower left side
two mounting screws. See Figure 39. of the carburetor. See Figure 41.

Mounting Screws Primer Tube

Figure 39 Figure 41

12.17. Rotate the carburetor forward and to the left in NOTE: You can replace the carburetor as a
order to remove the throttle cable from the car- complete assembly if it is obviously gummed up
buretor. See Figure 40. beyond repair or you can purchase a rebuild kit
and rebuild the carburetor in about 15 minutes.
NOTE HOLES
12.19. Install the carburetor in the reverse order of dis-
assembly.
13. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum
performance and to meet all federal and state emission
guidelines. Unless you are a trained service profes-
sional, take your unit to the nearest Authorized Service
Center listed in the Yellow Pages for any adjustment.
The carburetor does have Low and High adjustment
screws for qualified. technicians. See Figure 42.
Throttle Cable

Figure 40

NOTE: Note which hole the throttle cable is Low Setting High Setting
attached to on the carburetor.

Figure 42

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14. CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
14.1. Chain tension adjustments can be made using a
standard screwdriver. See Figure 43.

Tensioner Screw

Figure 43

NOTE: Follow proper chain tensioning proce-

dures outlined in the User Manual.

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