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Troy-Bilt 657 manual

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    Oper ator’ s Man ual IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULE S AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y TR O Y-BIL T LLC, P .O . BO X 3 61131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-0019 Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust [...]

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    2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manu al is an important part of your new leaf blower . It will help you assemble , prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Ple ase read and under stand what it says. Before you start ass embling your new equipment , please locate the mo del plate on t he equipment and copy the i[...]

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    3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions whic h, if not followed, could endanger the person al safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read an d follow all instructions in this manual before atte mpting to operate this machine . Failure to comply with these instructions ma[...]

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    4 Service 1. Use extreme care in h andling gasoline an d other fuels. They are extremely flammable a nd the vapors are explosive. 2. Store fuel and oil in approved conta iners, away from heat and open flame, and out of the reach of children. 3. Check and add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is runni[...]

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    5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LEAF BLOWER IMPORT ANT: This unit is shipped without gaso line or oil in the engine. Be cer tain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before op erating y our unit. NOTE: Reference t o right or left h and side o f the leaf blower is observed from th e operating position. Rem[...]

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    6 SECTION 3: OPERATING YOUR LEAF BLOWER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manua l before operating. Gas And Oil Fill-Up Service the eng ine with gasoline and oil a s instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your leaf blower. Read instructions ca refully. WARNING: Use extr eme [...]

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    7 SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR LEAF BLOWER WARNING: Before performing any mainte- nance or repairs, stop the engine, wait until the mach ine comes to a complet e stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the e ngine to prevent unin- tended startin g. Lubrication Wheels: Rear wheels are provided with light oil bearings. Lubricate by pla[...]

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    8 SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the mi nor adjustments listed above, cont act your nearest authori zed service dealer. Prob lem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconne cted. 2. Fuel tank emp ty or stale fuel. 3. Throttle co ntrol lever not in correct starting posit ion. (If Eq uipped) 4. Blocked fuel lin[...]

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    9 SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 657 Ref. No. P ar t No. P art Description 1. 14540B Engine Housing Brace Assembly 2. 710-0607 He x Self T appin g Screw 5/16 x .5 3. 710-1260A Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 4. 736-0170 Special L-Washer 5/16” x.88 OD 5. 14541 Right Angle Brack et 6. 710-0672 Hex Scre w , 5/16-24 x 1.25 7. 710-0260A Carriage Bolt 5/1 6-18[...]

  • Page 10

    10 MODEL 657 Ref. No. P ar t No. P art Description 1. 749-0784 Upper Handle 2. 726-0100 Push Nut 3/8 3. 720-0171 Crank Knob 4. 736-0117 Flat W asher .385 ID x.62 OD 6. 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50 7. 16453 Engine Mounting Fr ame Assembly 8. 736-0119 Lock W asher 5/16 ID 9. 712-0267 Hex Nut 5/16-18 10. 736-0187 Flat W asher .63 ID x 1.25 11. 714[...]

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    11 NOTES[...]

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    MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth be low is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purch ased and used in the United States, its possessions an d territories. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this produc t against defects in material and workmanship for a pe riod of two (2) years commencing on the date[...]