Comments on: Troybilt Chainsaw Update http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm Rants, Reviews, Politics, or whatever sits on my brain Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:40:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ryo http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18169 Ryo Mon, 31 May 2010 23:49:48 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-18169 I got the 50cc 20" nightmare from my father-in-law. When i first grabbed the handle and twisted in my hand like a flip flop. Dropped and limbed 2 trees without problems, then the kill switch wires came off a couple times. Luckily because the cheap handle is so plyable, it wasn't 2 tough to get it back on with needle nose pliers. The saw doesn't have enough power to use the factory bucking teeth, unless you use such little pressure whats the point. Then the same day, the handle breaks on me. Good thing i wear steel toes because i couldnt kick it hard enough. Put it back it its box and drove to the store and bought a Husqvarna. I got the 50cc 20″ nightmare from my father-in-law. When i first grabbed the handle and twisted in my hand like a flip flop. Dropped and limbed 2 trees without problems, then the kill switch wires came off a couple times. Luckily because the cheap handle is so plyable, it wasn’t 2 tough to get it back on with needle nose pliers. The saw doesn’t have enough power to use the factory bucking teeth, unless you use such little pressure whats the point. Then the same day, the handle breaks on me. Good thing i wear steel toes because i couldnt kick it hard enough. Put it back it its box and drove to the store and bought a Husqvarna.

]]> By: Dean http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18053 Dean Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:18:17 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-18053 I got the 42CC saw a few years ago as a gift. The first year i used the saw only a few times seamed to do the job I had an issue with the choke design it kept coming apart on the inside of the saw. Year 2 I sent it in to have the choke repaired. then the heat shield broke due to the chain coming off. After that the switch stopped working obviously a safety issue. Finally the bar oil stopped flowing> I just sent it in to have the switch replaced and the oil problem solved, I was told that repairing the saw would cost more than a new one. I guess you get what you pay for. Or maybe not I got the 42CC saw a few years ago as a gift. The first year i used the saw only a few times seamed to do the job I had an issue with the choke design it kept coming apart on the inside of the saw.

Year 2 I sent it in to have the choke repaired. then the heat shield broke due to the chain coming off. After that the switch stopped working obviously a safety issue. Finally the bar oil stopped flowing> I just sent it in to have the switch replaced and the oil problem solved, I was told that repairing the saw would cost more than a new one.

I guess you get what you pay for. Or maybe not

]]> By: chris boyle http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18028 chris boyle Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:23:54 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-18028 I have found the chain has comes off often. Much to often. At first I thought it was due to me not adjusting the tension often enough, but after installing the second bar and chain, I now know it is the saw. My adjustment is in the bar, has anyone contacted Troy-Bilt to see if the saw can be moded to have the adjustment in the saw itself. It appears like the orginal design may have intended this. (after comparing to a Skil and Husky) I have found the chain has comes off often. Much to often. At first I thought it was due to me not adjusting the tension often enough, but after installing the second bar and chain, I now know it is the saw.
My adjustment is in the bar, has anyone contacted Troy-Bilt to see if the saw can be moded to have the adjustment in the saw itself.
It appears like the orginal design may have intended this. (after comparing to a Skil and Husky)

]]> By: Jim from manitoba http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18021 Jim from manitoba Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:43:58 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-18021 I have the 49cc/20" and have had the chain come off several times with org bar, but has been good with new bar.have bit of tbl with carb adjustment. other than that, works fine. I have the 49cc/20″ and have had the chain come off several times with org bar, but has been good with new bar.have bit of tbl with carb adjustment. other than that, works fine.

]]> By: Jon from Ohio http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-17915 Jon from Ohio Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:24:02 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-17915 I have had the TB4016 for a year and only have a few complaints. Some times, when it's hot the kill switch doesn't work. The heat shield above the front of the saw has stress fractured and rattles, not a big deal, some day I'll remove it. The saw is great for an under 150 dollar saw. It's the same as any Craftsman or a Polan. Overall a nice friendly, easy to start saw. Oh yeah, the oil does leak out over time, keep it in the case. I run 40:1 mixure and use good quality oil, not what you buy at Lowes, but ATV and dirbike oil. Try the Yamahlube or Maxxis. I have had the TB4016 for a year and only have a few complaints. Some times, when it’s hot the kill switch doesn’t work. The heat shield above the front of the saw has stress fractured and rattles, not a big deal, some day I’ll remove it. The saw is great for an under 150 dollar saw. It’s the same as any Craftsman or a Polan. Overall a nice friendly, easy to start saw. Oh yeah, the oil does leak out over time, keep it in the case. I run 40:1 mixure and use good quality oil, not what you buy at Lowes, but ATV and dirbike oil. Try the Yamahlube or Maxxis.

]]> By: bill knight http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-17741 bill knight Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:32:39 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-17741 you would think that troybilt would take care of the gas tank leakage issue, was going to buy a troy bilt saw but not now you would think that troybilt would take care of the gas tank leakage issue, was going to buy a troy bilt saw but not now

]]> By: Andy http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16816 Andy Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:35:27 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-16816 Just saw a Troy Built TB4016 40cc 16" bar at Fred Meyers on clearance for $83.00. These are brand new with the case. Stumbled across your site looking for info on these for comps. Thanks! Just saw a Troy Built TB4016 40cc 16″ bar at Fred Meyers on clearance for $83.00. These are brand new with the case. Stumbled across your site looking for info on these for comps. Thanks!

]]> By: Dan http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16726 Dan Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:40:31 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-16726 Forgot to mention that while trying to troubleshoot the starting issue, I tested the switch & it basically fell apart in my hands, I need to know, in the "ON" position, are the switch contacts normally closed, or normally open??? anyone know offhand? Thanks Forgot to mention that while trying to troubleshoot the starting issue, I tested the switch & it basically fell apart in my hands, I need to know, in the “ON” position, are the switch contacts normally closed, or normally open??? anyone know offhand?

Thanks

]]> By: Dan http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16718 Dan Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:23:33 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-16718 I have the 42cc\18 inch bar that I bought a couple years ago @ Canadian Tire. After driving all over town & stopping at half a dozen places I finally found a spark plug (NGK 7599 CMR5H). Unfortunately that didn't fix the no start issue. I'm hoping it's something simple, will have to tear it apart for better diagnostics. I have the 42cc\18 inch bar that I bought a couple years ago @ Canadian Tire. After driving all over town & stopping at half a dozen places I finally found a spark plug (NGK 7599 CMR5H). Unfortunately that didn’t fix the no start issue. I’m hoping it’s something simple, will have to tear it apart for better diagnostics.

]]> By: Steve Walter http://www.bradsblog.net/troybilt-chainsaw-update.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16706 Steve Walter Sun, 26 Oct 2008 23:58:54 +0000 http://www.bradsblog.net/?p=61#comment-16706 I have a 46cc and a 42cc. The 46cc had an interesting rattle and as one of the posters listed above, it was a cylinder type babble in the muffler. I took it out and tossed it and it has been fine. My 42cc has a fuel leak. I have completely dismantled the entire saw and separated the tank bottom. It seems to have been leaking on the interior seam of the fuel tank. I have tried three different gasket sealants/epoxy's and given up. Going to order a new tank, but seems the problems are consistent. I have a 46cc and a 42cc. The 46cc had an interesting rattle and as one of the posters listed above, it was a cylinder type babble in the muffler. I took it out and tossed it and it has been fine. My 42cc has a fuel leak. I have completely dismantled the entire saw and separated the tank bottom. It seems to have been leaking on the interior seam of the fuel tank. I have tried three different gasket sealants/epoxy’s and given up. Going to order a new tank, but seems the problems are consistent.

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