Original Post on bradsblog earlier this year:
Last month I purchased the 20″ Troy bilt chainsaw, which I found as I was browsing through my Tool Crib catalog. I ordered it from Amazon.com and received a $25 promotional discount, plus no shipping charges or tax. The sale prce itself was under MSRP so I felt good about the price.(about 205 bucks) After I received it, I was impressed with how easy it started and powerful 49cc engine. I would strongly recommend this chainsaw for anyone in the market.
Update:
Well, I thought I would update on my Troybilt Chainsaw. After an entire season of use, I have decided that this was the best purchase I made this year. I have put this chainsaw through some rugged use, and after I winterized it, I am still impressed with it. There are a couple of things I did have problems with and thought I would share.
There is a small piece of auminum on the underside of the chainsaw, near the sprocket assemply. The purpose of this is unclear to me, and has been all bent up and mangled due to the chain coming off (for reasons caused by me).
Another problem I encountered was there is a metal tube-like piece that is mounted inside the intake manifold. This piece somehow broke loose and caused an interesting rattling sound during operation. I ended up taking it apart and removing the piece altogether. This piece seemed to serve no purpose.
I have been so impressed with the Troybilt chainsaw, I am considering purchasing a 4 cycle Troybilt weed eater next year. If I do, I will be sure to post about it.
5/26/07
OK, time for another update. Several months ago, I was ripping through some skids with my chainsaw, and hit a nail. The chain came off, and soon thereafter I noticed a fuel leak. I’ve been quite busy until recently I was able to pinpoint the leak.
The fuel tank is comprised of two sections that are bonded together. WHere this bonding agent is, is where the gas is leaking. I have taken pictures to illustrate. I was pondering what I could do to fill in and stop the leak, so I decided to contact Troybilt via their website. I sent a few pictures, and expect a reply in a few days.
Since I contacted support, I figured I might as well continue to post on the gas tank leak issue. Here is a summary of the exchange between me and Troy Bilt technical support.
Customer (Brad) 05/25/2007 08:25 PM
It seems I am leaking fuel from the bonding agent that keeps the tank together. What can I use to reinforce this caulk like material?
Response (Jeff M.) 05/30/2007 09:28 AM
Fuel delivery systems require that a local authorized service center evaluate the failure and determine the best course of repair. Fuel tanks should not be repaired but replaced. For further assistance with this issue, please contact one of our authorized service centers in your area.
Customer (Brad) 05/30/2007 09:45 AM
If the tank is replaced, the entire housing needs to be replaced. I intend to fix this myself and would like to know a suitable compound to use and not just referred to a service center. Thanks.
Response (Jeff M.) 05/30/2007 10:32 AM
Liabilities exist with repairing a fuel tank. There is no technical information available for repair methods/compounds of fuel tanks.
So, since i have no desire to take the chainsaw in for repair, I plan to look into different compounds that might work. I’ll post what I find out here.
UPDATE 1/17/08
Last month I decided to break down and take it in for repair. I tried a couple different compounds in an effort to patch the leak around the tank. Arts repair called me back yesterday, they said it will cost $115 to repair it with a new part. That’s cheaper than buying a new chainsaw, and I have been otherwise pleased with the chainsaw so I told them to go ahead and repair it. I also plan to buy a new chain for it when I get it back.
This article posted 11 02 05
December 21st, 2005 at 2:56 pm
Glad to read such good comments regarding the TroyBuilt Chainsaw, as I am concidering purchasing one from the local Canadian Tire Store in my area. I was wondering if it would last, and now I know.
Thanx
April 12th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
I have the same powersaw. It is junk!! The chain has fallen off at least 12 times. The last time it almost removed my arm. Don’t buy one!!!
April 23rd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
Hi,
I found this page as I was looking for a chain for my saw. I have the same saw and it’s GREAT:mrgreen: I’ve owned my now for a year and a bit. I too have had the chain come off on me it was due to ADJUSTMENT. I should tell you that the handle is on recall. MTD mfg. will send you another at no charge. Thanks
April 23rd, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Thanks Shawn, I’ll look into getting a new handle. I was taking mine apart this morning. I seemed to have developed a gas leak, and am trying to figure it out. I loaned the chainsaw out, and get it back with a leak. Go figure.:???:
May 25th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
I read on the Troybilt website there is a recall for the handles, you should check it out.
October 20th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Hey;
I bought one too about a year ago and I’ve had many problems.. Don’t get me wrong it chews through hard wood like nothing, but I’ve had just about everything fall off.. Including the kill switch wires. I too have the fuel tank leak and have looked into purchasing a new tank.. It’s only $35 from MTD. I would suggest you just replace it.. There’s nothing more crazy than slashing and burning with gas on the front of your cloths from a leaky chain saw..
Just my thoughts,
October 24th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
I need the tool that adjusts the carburetor high and low speed jets.
October 24th, 2007 at 8:05 pm
Neil, is there a tool for it or do you just adjust the screw on the carburator?
January 5th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
I have the 50cc unit and have done nothing but add gas and oil, so far (1.5 years) it has been great. I pulled it out today to see how it would start in the cold (-5C) pushed the primer 3 times and 3 pulls it was running. I see that this size of saw is no longer being offered by Troy-bilt, was it a poor unit or just a poor seller? For what I need this had been a great buy for $199 from Menards.
February 3rd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Thanks for sharing
February 23rd, 2008 at 9:41 am
It sounds like there is a defect in the fuel tanks on this saw. Someone should report it to the comsumer product safety commission. It only took two people to report the handle breakage to get the recall on that problem. I think they would take a fuel leak be more serious than the handle. I have two of these saws with no problems.
March 24th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I have 2 of these saws as well a 46cc and 50cc both 20 inch bars. They work great except for the 46cc has the fuel leak issue. I have stopped using it until I can order a replacement tank. Usage 3+ years at $200 a saw.
April 24th, 2008 at 9:00 am
I have a 42cc Troy-bilt chainsaw. The metal dust cover located under the cover, next to the chain bar, appears to have bent due to the chain falling off on repeated occassions. This seems to be from where the bar oil now leaks. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem? Do they all seem to weep oil? No gas leak yet…Thanks!
May 9th, 2008 at 4:41 am
I have the 42cc Troy-bilt chainsaw. I thought it was great cutter, started well. The year the bar oiler stopped oiling…..wait till you see what the oiler is!!! A plastic helical gear on the crank turning another plastic worm gear to drive the oiler!!! Yes PLASTIC!!! Guess how long that was meant to last. I’ve never seen plastic used on a crankshaft except on toys! It’s a major product design flaw. Most MTD are built in USA but guess what, their chainsaws are made in China/Tiwain.