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Safety • Assembly � Operation � Tips & Techniques � Maintenance � Troubleshooting � Parts Lists � Warranty
Operator’s Manual
Leaf Blower — Model 657
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 an
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Leaf Blower 7 Assembling Your Leaf Blower 5 Trouble Shooting 8 Operating Your Leaf Blower 6 Illustrated Parts List 9 Adjusting Your Leaf Blower 6 Warranty 12 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new leaf blower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle componen
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9. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and muffler free of Service leaves, grass, and other debris build-up. 1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. 10. Clean up fuel and oil spillage. Allow unit to cool at least 5 They are extremely flammable and the vapors are minutes before storing. explosive. 11. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain 2. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat the impeller and all moving parts have stopped. and open
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR LEAF BLOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Upper Handle before operating your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the leaf blower is observed from the operating position. Handle Knob Removing Unit From Carton Curved Head Lower Handle Bolt � Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel
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SECTION 3: OPERATING YOUR LEAF BLOWER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow Starting Engine all instructions and warnings on the � Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain machine and in this manual before the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is operating. fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See engine operator’s manual. Gas And Oil Fill-Up � Move the choke lever on engine to CHOKE Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in position
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SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR LEAF BLOWER WARNING: Before performing any mainte- Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep nance or repairs, stop the engine, wait the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to until the machine comes to a complete permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine stop, disconnect the spark plug wire and performance and life. Be certain to remove all leaves, ground against the engine to prevent unin- dirt, and combustible debris from m
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SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Throttle control lever not in correct 3. Move throttle lever to start position. starting position. (If Equipped) 4. Blocked fuel line. 4. Clean fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Engine flooded. 6. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. Engi
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SECTION 7: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 657 11 9 21 10 22 20 23 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 14540B Engine Housing Brace Assembly 13. 731-0608 Blower Guard 2. 710-0607 Hex Self Tapping Screw 5/16 x .5 14. 711-0758 Hex Shoulder Nut .50” 3. 710-1260A Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75 15. 14563A Nozzle Plate Assembly 4. 736-0170 Special L-Washer 5/16” x.88 OD 16. 710-1273 Hex Screw, 3/8-24 x 2.75 5. 14541 Right Angle Bracket 17. 736-0217 Lock Washer 3/8 6. 710-0672 Hex Sc
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MODEL 657 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 749-0784 Upper Handle 23. 736-0300 Flat Washer.38 ID x.57 OD 2. 726-0100 Push Nut 3/8 24. 750-0528 Spacer.382 ID x.50 OD x.180Lg 3. 720-0171 Crank Knob 25. 736-0169 Lock Washer 3/8 ID 4. 736-0117 Flat Washer.385 ID x.62 OD 26. 712-0354 Hex Nut 3/8-8 6. 710-0805 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50 27. 710-0118 Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x.75 7. 16453 Engine Mounting Frame Assembly 28. 711-0797 Ferrule 8. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 ID 2
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC e. Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories. possessions and territories, except those sold through Troy-Bilt’s authorized channels of export distribution. “Troy-Bilt” warrants this product against defects in material f. Replacem
