The Husqvarna 36 is a small, entry-level chainsaw produced from 1991–1997. It is the little brother to the Husqvarna 41.
| General Information | |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB – Huskvarna, Sweden |
| Years produced | 1991–1997 |
| Operator configuration | One-man operation |
| Construction | Die-cast magnesium & injection-molded polymer |
| Colour scheme | Husqvarna Orange |
| Engine Specification | |
| Cylinder displacement | 36 cc (2.2 cu in) |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| Cylinder bore | 38 mm (1.50 in) |
| Stroke | 32 mm (1.26 in) |
| Cylinder type | Aluminum with chrome-plated bore |
| Intake method | Piston ported |
| Power output (advertised) | 1.6 kW (2.2 hp) |
| Idle speed | 3,000 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed (free) | 13,000 rpm |
| Maximum engine speed (under load) | 9,000 rpm |
| Ignition System | |
| Magneto type | Phelon electronic (CD) |
| Ignition timing | Fixed |
| Flywheel/coil air gap | 0.30 mm (0.012 in) |
| Spark plug | Champion RCJ7Y / Bosch WSR6F |
| Spark plug gap | 0.5 mm (0.020 in) |
| Fuel & Lubrication System | |
| Carburetor options | Walbro WT-202 / WT-239 series; Zama C1Q-W5 / C1Q-W6 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 0.41 L (13.8 fl oz) |
| Fuel mix ratio | 50:1 |
| Recommended fuel | Regular gasoline |
| Oil specification | Two-stroke chain saw oil (50:1 Husqvarna mix) |
| Oil pump | Automatic, non-adjustable |
| Drive & Clutch | |
| Clutch type | Centrifugal |
| Drive type | Direct |
| Chain brake | Inertia-activated |
| Handlebar system | Anti-vibration |
| Crankshaft main bearings | Ball bearings |
| Cutting Equipment | |
| Chain pitch | 3/8″ low profile |
| Chain type | Oregon 91SG |
| Bar mount pattern | 03 |
| Standard bar length | 41 cm (16 in) |
| Recommended bar lengths | 38–46 cm (15–18 in) |
| Shortest supplied bar | 33 cm (13 in) |
| Longest supplied bar | 45 cm (18 in) |
| Chain speed at max power | 16.3 m/s |
| Drive link thickness options | 1.3 mm (0.050 in) / 1.5 mm (0.058 in)* |
| Weight | |
| Powerhead only | 4.6 kg (10.1 lb) |
| With 16″ bar & chain | 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) |
Download the Husqvarna 36 user manual here.
Here are some comments from the Husqvarna Saws FB group:
- Don said, “Can safely say it’s not the best saw in the shed.”
- John said, “Problems finding parts for these saws today.”
- Scott said, “I have a 36 that I bought in 95. Still runs great. Use good fuel and drain it when not using for more than a month.”
Rob said:
My dad bought two 36 husqvarna from a dealer when I was a kid. He hated them. They had no power really.
Gave them to me as a kid and I used them. I had a 36 Poulan also. I hate those 36s. If you ran a 238 or 242 compared to a 36 you would throw those 36s in the garbage. I still got them at my mom house.
Of all the saws I ever owns those are my less favourite. My dad didn’t like them either. That’s why he gave them to me lol.
