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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 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 system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting            
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. 
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have 
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized 
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 

769-00834C.fm

(4/06)

Safety 

 Assembly 

 Operation 

 Tips & Techniques 

 Maintenance 

 Troubleshooting 

 Parts Lists 

 Warranty 

Leaf Blower — Model 657

Summary of Contents for 657

Page 1: ...y If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service ...

Page 2: ...y questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below Visit troybilt com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative please ca...

Page 3: ... are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder length They can be caught in moving parts 7 Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 8 Never place your hands or any part of your body or clothing near rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Never insert your hands fingers feet or any other par...

Page 4: ...lter 12 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 13 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 14 Do not alter or tamper with the engine s governor setting The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine Over revving the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to other moving par...

Page 5: ... Hardware Pack Operator s Manual Hardware Pack This leaf blower is shipped with the following loose parts in the hardware pack Hardware A Curved Head Bolts 710 1174 Qty 2 Saddle Washers 736 0451 Qty 2 Handle Knobs 720 04052 Qty 2 Hardware B Hex Sems Bolts 710 0259 Qty 2 Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire WARNING Before setting up your leaf blower disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and g...

Page 6: ... engine to FAST position Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle let the rope return to the starter slowly Repeat until engine starts When engine starts move choke control gradually ...

Page 7: ...r refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each leaf blowing season Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to ...

Page 8: ...prime Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Vent in gas cap plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Replace air cleaner 6 See authorized service dealer Engine o...

Page 9: ...scharge Assembly 9 750 3198 Engine Spacer 1 0 x 34Lg x 35 10 711 04221 Impeller Hub 11 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 12 712 3010 Hex Nut 5 16 18 13 731 0608 Blower Guard 14 711 0758 Hex Shoulder Nut 50 15 14563A Nozzle Plate Assembly 16 710 1273 Hex Screw 3 8 24 x 2 75 17 736 0217 Lock Washer 3 8 18 681 04015 Impeller Assembly 19 14496B Blower Housing Assembly 20 714 0105 Square Key 3 16 x 1 00 21 710...

Page 10: ...nt Crank 19 736 0451 Saddle Washer 32 ID x 93 OD 20 736 0159 Flat Washer 34 ID x 87 OD 21 710 0170 Hex Lock Bolt 5 16 24 x 64 23 736 0300 Flat Washer 38 ID x 57 OD 24 750 0528 Spacer 382 ID x 50 OD x 180Lg 25 736 0169 Lock Washer 3 8 ID 26 712 0354 Hex Nut 3 8 8 27 710 0118 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 75 28 711 0797 Ferrule 29 720 04052 Hand Knob 30 710 1174 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 0 31 749 0785 Lower Ha...

Page 11: ...11 NOTES ...

Page 12: ...nts and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through Troy Bilt s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine ...

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