MTD Yard Machines 5520 (20") 55cc Gas Chain Saw

Bought the saw new in October 2012. Used to cut fire wood first day out. Stopped working after 30 minutes of miscellaneous cutting. Had to have new cylinder and head. In the shop for over a month waiting on parts. Next summer, first time use after repair, ran for a couple hours on and off...then stopped. In the shop now waiting on answers! Don't buy it.

On hour 2 of trying to find the air filter. Parts are McCulloch because they were bought out and asked MTD to make saw for them. But McCulloch didn't send parts so MTD does NOT have the air filters. They have a fuel filter that should be replaced every 20 hours. Those seem to be available through Stens and even Sears seems to have those. A 1/8" i.d. fuel line 1-1/4" length. But the air filter (that is washable) is proving harder to find. Told the machine was way over 2 years old and parts were hard for the tech person to find. GAS FILTER IS / MC-9182-310001, AIRFILTER IS / MC-9228-310-204

Machine worked great but the maintenance is proving tedious. Oh and use high octane gas, it will start a whole lot better and don't use gas over 3 months old.

On hour 2 of trying to find the air filter. Parts are McCulloch because they were bought out and asked MTD to make saw for them. But McCulloch didn't send parts so MTD does NOT have the air filters. They have a fuel filter that should be replaced every 20 hours. Those seem to be available through Stens and even Sears seems to have those. A 1/8" i.d. fuel line 1-1/4" length. But the air filter (that is washable) is proving harder to find. Told the machine was way over 2 years... more

Plastic starter broke, ordered a new one, it broke, never got it started. Will soon have more money in the starter than the new saw and will still be broke.

Very poor design for a starter. I just need a saw that will work. I did use it a little before it broke the first time.

First time out with saw I went through 1 tank of gas. Never started again after that. Took it in for warranty and cylinder was scored and they said they can't warranty it because I didn't have oil in the gas. This was incorrect as I used the same gas in my other saw all day with no issues. I replaced the cylinder and piston. It will not stay running now. Going to try a new carburetor. Perhaps that is why it scored, lack of fuel. Very disappointed with MTD on this one. This saw is also sold as McCullough, Remington, and Cub Cadet I believe. Recommend staying away form any MTD saw. I've had pretty good luck with Poulan.

First time out with saw I went through 1 tank of gas. Never started again after that. Took it in for warranty and cylinder was scored and they said they can't warranty it because I didn't have oil in the gas. This was incorrect as I used the same gas in my other saw all day with no issues. I replaced the cylinder and piston. It will not stay running now. Going to try a new carburetor. Perhaps that is why it scored, lack of fuel. Very disappointed with MTD on this one. This saw is also sold as... more

Great product only concerns are the Oil & Gas enclosure seals. They came with a flash rubber washer do not seal well / leak. Replaced with a circular round rubber grommet on both / but must still close very firmly. Carb. is not adjusted correctly from factory would only run when cutting wood on half choke / got carb. adj for unit to run correctly. In addition the blade adjustment is not existent - can remove and adjust blade all you want but once you start cutting again shift too easily.

For the price & HP its not a bad unit. Now unlike the other user which commented he keeps burning out his cylinder & piston mix the fuel better " higher oil" mix sounds like your running it with almost no oil in the mix. Ran mine for about hrs straight cutting fire wood - no prob. other than blade adjustments.

Great product only concerns are the Oil & Gas enclosure seals. They came with a flash rubber washer do not seal well / leak. Replaced with a circular round rubber grommet on both / but must still close very firmly. Carb. is not adjusted correctly from factory would only run when cutting wood on half choke / got carb. adj for unit to run correctly. In addition the blade adjustment is not existent - can remove and adjust blade all you want but once you start cutting again shift too easily.... more