Operator’s Manual

McCULLOCH
Operator’s Manual
MAC15
Chain Saw

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MC-O-MAC15
 MAC 15
CHAIN
SAW

OWNER'S
MANUAL

~oCULLOCH CORPORATION
8101 "V'V"est Century Boulevard,
Los Angeles 40, California

COPYRIGHT - 1964 #52863A

McCULLOCH CORPORATION MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED LIST PRICE - 50 CENTS
 INSTALLATION OF BAR AND CHAIN
The bar used on your chain saw fits on the bar mounting 4. Squirt oil into the bar groove along the top of the
bolts at the front of the main handle casting. It is held bar. Loop your oil soaked chain over the clutch and
in operating position by the bar clamp assembly and onto the sprocket behind the clutch drum.
two bar mounting nuts. The bar is adjusted for correct
chain tension by turning the chain adjustment screw in 5. Fit the center link tangs of one end of the chain
the bar clamp assembly. Turning the screw clockwise into the groove on the upper edge of the bar. Make
tightens the chain; turning the screw counter-clockwise sure the cutting edges of the chain teeth point toward
loosens it. It will be necessary to loosen the bar mount- the nose or rounded end of the bar.
ing n.uts whenever you adjust chain tension and to re-
tighten them after the chain tension is correctly 6. Pull the other end of the chain along the bottom
adjusted. groove in the bar and up around the bar nose.

Before installing your new chain, soak it for at least 7. Fasten the chain ends together with the master
five minutes in SAE 30 motor oil. This will help to pin. (Figure 4).
make your chain last longer.

Follow these steps for correct installation of your bar

and chain:

1. Loosen the bar mounting nuts and pull the bar

clamp assembly away from the bar mounting pad. (Fig-
ure 2).

FIGURE 4

IMPORTANT
To get maximum service life from your
chain, keep it snug to the guide bar at
all times and use plenty of oil on both
bar and chain to keep them well lubri-
cated. Make sure you check your chain
for proper tension often!
2. Put the slotted end of the bar on the bar mount-
ing boltsbetweeri the bar mounting pad and the bar
clamp assembly. Adjust chain tension as follows:
3. Turn the chain adjustment screw until the pro- 1. Turn the chain tension adjustment screw clock-
jection on the adjusting nut fits into the recess in the wise until all slack has been removed.
side of the bar below the slot. (Figure 3).
2. While holding the nose of the bar up as far as the
bar mounting studs will allow, continue tightening the
chain until resistance is felt, then tighten the bar
mounting nuts securely.

NOTE

The chain has the proper tension when,

(with the bar locked in the uppermost
position) it has a snug fit all around and
will pull around the bar easily by hand.
There should be no droop or sag of the
chain permitted (Figure 5).
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 HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CHAIN SAW
The easiest and cheapest way to care for your chain 4. After the gasoline or solvent has evaporated from
saw is to follow a regular inspection and service pro- the element, replace it on the carburetor bracket. Re-
cedure which will help prevent major breakdowns and place the air filter cover and tighten the cover screw.
costly repair bills. Listed below are the major steps in
the care of your chain saw which will help prevent
trouble.

Do not operate the engine without the air

VISUAL INSPECTION filter element in place because the dust
and dirt in the air will be sucked into
At the end of each work day, look for loose nuts and the engine and can cause rapid wear of
bolts and for cracked or broken parts. Tighten any the piston rings and cylinder wall. The
loose nuts and bolts and have any cracked or broken only time the engine should be run with-
parts replaced. Periodically check your saw for loose out the filter element is during adjust-
wires and those that may be bare or with worn insu- ment of the carburetor and then only for
lation. Tighten the loose wire connections and replace as short a time as possible.
any bare wire or one having worn insulation. If you
have any doubt about the operating condition of your To save time, carry an extra filter with you and change
chain saw, take it to your authorized McCulloch dealer elements mid-way through the working day. You can
for servicing. clean the filters at night without any loss of working
time.

CLEANING SPARK PLUG

Keep your chain saw, bar and saw chain clean. Do not Your chain saw engine was equipped with a 14 mm
allow dirt, sawdust, grass or twigs to build up on the Champion J8J spark plug at the factory. This spark
cooling fins or plug the holes in the sawdust guard. plug is suitable for all average cutting conditions.
Clean the sawdust guard and cooling fins regularly. But during extremely hot or cold weather, a plug of a
Keep your saw chain clean and covered with a good different heat range may be more efficient. Check
grade of oil to prevent rust. with your authorized McCulloch Dealer for the plug
of the correct heat range for your area. The spark
plug should be cleaned regularly and have its air gap
HANDLING readjusted.
1. Carefully pull the spark plug cover away from the
Use your chain saw only for those jobs for which it is engine and disconnect the spark plug connector from
intended. Do not abuse it by trying to use it for other the spark plug. (Figure 8).
purposes. Protect it from the weather and, if carrying 2. Remove the spark plug with a sparkplugwrench.
it in a truck or car, prevent it from being tossed about 3. Clean the electrodes with emery cloth or very fine
by the truck or car. It's always advisable to use a bar sandpaper. Blow all the dust and grit away. (Figure 9).
guard; you can obtain one from your authorized 4. Measure the air gap or distance between the elec-
McCulloch Dealer. trodes with a wire gauge . The gap should be 0.025
inch. Adjust the gap by bending the side electrode
only. Do not try to bend the center electrode or you
PERIODIC INSPECTION will break the insulator and will have to buy a new
spark plug.
Once a week, check the operating controls to see that 5. When reinstalling the spark plug or when install-
they are in good working order, check the fuel tank ing a new spark plug, make sure the spark plug gasket
for the presence of water, check the starter rope for is undamaged and in place. Tighten the spark plug
signs of fraying and examine your chain and bar for securely.
evidences of abnormal wear.

AIR FILTER ElEMENT

The air filter element of your chain saw must be kept
clean in order that the engine may have enough filtered
air. When the saw is operated in dusty, sandy or loose
soil areas or continuously throughout the day, the filter
can become clogged and will prevent your engine from
getting enough air for proper combustion of the fuel
mixture. Therefore, make sure you keep your filter
element clean.
1. Remove the air filter cover scr ew and the air
filter cover.
2. Remove the filter element from the filter bracket.
3. Clean the filter element by sloshing it in clean
gasoline or solvent.
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 CLEAN WITH CHECK GAP
EMERY CLOTH WITH WIRE GAGE

FIGURE 9

IGNITION AND SPARK PLUG CHECK

~Do not turn the needles beyond the point
Failure of the engine to start may be caused by a poor of slight resistance. GOing beyond this
ignition spark. If you have checked the fuel supply and point will result in jamming the needles
found the fuel tank full, then check the ignition spark into their seats and damage the carbur-
as follows. etor beyond repair.

Remove the spark plug. Clean and dry the spark plug 2. Open (turn counterclockwise) the main and idle
electrodes if they are wet. Ground the metal side of
fuel adjustment needles one full turn for a preliminary
the spark plug against the paint-free metal surface of
adjustment.
the engine. Do not ground the electrodes directly over
the spark plug hole. Pull the starter rope sharply to
spin the flywheel and watch to see if a spark jumps the Idle Fuel Adjustment Needle
spark plug gap while the flywheel is turning. If no
spark can be seen, install a new spark plug (Champion and Idle Speed Adjustment
J8J or equivalent plug of other make) and recheck. If 1. Start and run the engine until it is thoroughly
there is still no spark, re'fer to the Trouble Shooting
warmed up.
Chart for the probable causes.

2. Pull the throttle trigger full back and " gun" the
STARTER engine several times to check acceleration.

If the starter rope begins to slow in rewinding or if the

rope hangs up, the starter shaft should be cleaned, NOTE
1. Remove the four screws attaching the fan housing
to the engine and remove the housing.
2. Turn the fan housing starter-side down, and put a If the idle fuel adjustment needle is
few drops of the fuel mixture on the starter shaft. turned in too far (clockwise to a lean
3. Turn the shaft back and forth by hand or by pulling condition) the engine will falter and
the starter handle, and add more fuel mixture as needed hesitate on acceleration. If it is turned
until the shaft turns freely. out too far (counterclockwise to a rich
4. When replacing the fan housing on the engine, pull condition) the engine will run rough and
the starter rope slowly so that the starter can engage smoke heavily on acceleration.
the crankshaft. Tighten all four fan housing screws
securely.
3. Adjust the idle fuel adjustment needle to obtain a
smooth, rapid acceleration every time without falter-
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT ing. Turn the needle slowly and gradually to the
desired position in steps of about 1/16 turn. Check
The carburetor of your chain saw was adjusted at the acceleration after each step.
factory for maximum performance under average cut-
ting conditions. If it becomes necessary to readjust 4. Turn the idle speed adjustment screw until engine
the carburetor, it should be done only by an authorized speed with the throttle trigger released, is just below
McCulloch Dealer or other person experienced in the point at which the sprocket and chain stops turning.
carburetor operation. If this is not possible, then fol- (:rhe point at which the clutch disengages. )
low these instructions carefully, for careless adjust-
ment can seriously damage both carburetor and engine. 5. Recheck acceleration of the engine after idle
1. Slowly turn the main and idle fuel adjustment speed adjustment and make sure that the needle set-
needles clockwise with a thin screwdriver until the tings provide the proper fuel mixture for a smooth,
needles seat. (Figure 10). rapid pickup without hesitation.
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 4. When replacing the fan housing on the engine. 4. Blow away the loose carbon or turn the chain saw.
pull the starter rope slowly so that the starter jaws muffler-side down, and shake the carbon particles from
can engage the starter pawls on the flywheel. Tighten the exhaust ports.
all four fan housing screws securely.
5. Clean the openings in the muffler of all carbon
with a metal scraper or penknife.
EXHAUST PORTS AND MUFflER
6. Re-install muffler. Tighten the muffler attaching
Clogged exhaust ports or muffler openings will cause
screws securely.
loss of power. If the engine begins to lack power.
examine the exhaust ports and the muffler to see if
they need cleaning.
COOLING FINS AND SAWDUST GUARD
1. Remove the muffler.
The cooling fins and sawdust guard must be kept clean
2. Pull the starter handle slowly until the piston
or the chain saw engine will run too hot and be damaged
covers the exhaust ports.
by overheating.
3. Scrape the carbon from the exhaust ports with a
1. Remove the fan housing attaching screws and re-
wooden scraper. Do not use a metal scraper of any
move the housing.
kind around the exhaust ports for if the metal scraper
slips. it can scratch the piston and piston rings. 2. Clean the sawdust guard with a soft bristle brush
and gasoline or solvent.
3. Scrape all dirt, sawdust and bits of grass and wood
from the cooling fins on the cylinder head. Use a thin
brush (with bristles like a bottle brush) soaked in gaso-
line or solvent to scrub the fins clean.
4. When replacing the fan housing on the engine. pull
the starter rope slowly so that the starter jaws can
engage the starter pawls on the flywheel. Tighten the
four fan housing screws securely.

BREAKER POINT AND CONDENSER

The breaker points are located in a box immediately
behind the flywheel and operate from a camway on the
crankshaft. Because it is necessary to remove the
flywheel in order to adjust the points or to change the
condenser, most chain saw users will find it easier
to have their authorized McCulloch Dealer check and
adjust, or change the breaker points and condenser
whenever it becomes necessary. The adjustment of
the breaker point gap follows standard automotive
practices.
1. Remove the fan housing attaching screws and the
fan housing.
2. Lock the flywheel by inserting a pin or screw
through the locking hole beneath the crankcase. Turn
the flywheel until you can slide the pin or scr ew into
the cutout section of the flywheel. (Figure 13.)
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 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
The following chart lists the more common troubles with their probable causes and remedies.

TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY

Engine fails to start. (FUEL TROUBLES) Fill fuel tank with correct fuel
*Empty fuel tank. mixture.

Engine flooded. Follow procedure in Operating

Instructions.

Water or dirt in fuel. Dirty Drain fuel tank. Remove and clean
fuel tank screen. or replace fuel tank screen and
outlet fitting.

Main fuel adjustment needle Correct adjustment needle

closed or set too lean. setting.

(NO SPARK) Tape bare part of wire. Tape wire

*Spark wire grounding on to hold away from engine.
engine.

*Ignition switch in "STOP" Move ignition switch to "ON"

position. position.

Dirty or defective spark plug. Clean or replace spark plug. Adjust

spark plug gap.

Breaker pOint gap too wide. Adjust breaker point gap, or take
points not opening. or points chain saw to your authorized
burned or pitted. McCulloch Dealer.

*Bad coil. Have your authorized McCulloch

Dealer replace it.

* Bad condenser. Have your authorized McCulloch

Dealer replace it.

Connection loose or wire Tape connections tight. Tape

grounding on engine. bare parts of wires.

Engine hard to start. All above causes. Those

preceded by an asterisk (*)
will prevent any starting at all.

Engine flooding consistently. Plugged fuel tank cap vent. Clean the cap vent.

Carburetor inlet valve not Have your authorized McCulloch

seating properly. Dealer overhaul the carburetor.

Engine cuts out or misfires. Dirty or defective spark plug. Clean or replace spark plug.
Adjust spark plug gap.

Breaker point gap incorrect. Adjust breaker point gap, or

have your authorized McCulloch
Dealer do it.

Short circuit in ignition Tape bare parts of wire or have

system. your authorized McCulloch Dealer
check system.

Breaker points sticking or Clean and adjust, or have your

burned. authorized McCulloch Dealer
do it.

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