Brand: Troy-Bilt

List Price: ~~$189.99~~
Buy Refurbished: $140.00
as of 9/9/2010 10:30 PDT details
You Save: $49.99 (26%)

Seller: Outdoor Store
Rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars

30 reviews

Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19
Dimensions (in): 12.4 x 11.3 x 41.8

MPN: TB575SS
Model: TB575SS
UPC: 084931840553
EAN: 0084931840553
ASIN: B000H1Y3BY

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Powerful and compact 29cc, 4-cycle engine eliminates oil and gas mixing
•	SpringAssist starting for dramatically reduced pulling effort - starts with a slow and steady pull
•	EZ-Link coupler accepts interchangeable TrimmerPlus attachments for the ultimate in versatility
•	2-Year limited warranty
•	Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California

Accessories:

Midwest MWC-0001 3-Piece Homeowner's Garden Tool Kit With Poly Leaf Rake, Bow Rake & Round Point Shovel

Midwest MWC-0002 3-Piece Homeowner's Outdoor Cleanup Tool Kit With Poly Leaf Rake, Poly Shrub Rake & 24-Inch Push Broom

Midwest MWC-0003 3-Piece Homeowner's Shovel Kit With Round Point Shovel, Square Point Shovel & Scoop Shovel

No-Spill 1415 1-1/4-Gallon Poly Gas Can (CARB Compliant)

No-Spill 1450 5-Gallon Poly Gas Can (CARB Compliant)

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
The Troy Bilt 17-inch 29 cc 4-cycle straight shaft gas trimmer includes a 4-cycle engine that eliminates the need for gas and oil mixtures. With its Smooth Pull EZ starting system, dual line bump head with speed spool, and deluxe D-handle, this split boom gas trimmer features a 17-inch cutting swath and is EPA compliant in 50 states. It comes with a True Value speed spool replacement cartridge and 2-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

Customer Reviews:

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I thought it was junk, but it had a cracked fuel line. I love it now. August 16, 2010
Dustin Wright (Bellevue, NE)
Rather than re-hash what's already been said, let me just say my experience is consistant with the reviews here. This thing is crap, the service is crap. DO NOT BUY!

1 out of 5 stars

Miserable experience, but didn't give up for 7 years August 1, 2010
Palmetto (South Carolina)
After reading these reviews, it brought back many memories over the 7 years I have owned this trimmer. Everything everyone says is true. This thing is VERY finicky and difficult to start and keep running. I kept searching for consistent patterns of how to work the choke based on the weather (hot, cold, humid), but never found any. The instructions provided DO NOT WORK. If you're lucky enough to get it running, DON'T STOP! The bump line feed mechanism never worked at all. Count on manually feeding the line constantly, and opening up the mechanism frequently to unclog it. Always leave the engine RUNNING while you do this. The gas lines are very cheap, break easily, and are very difficult to repair. Grass gets tangled around the shaft. It's very heavy and vibrates a lot. In general, this is a nightmare. I spent more time working on it and trying to get it to start than using it. Only 3 good things: 1) changeable attachments - I used a pole saw and had good success with it, 2) 4 cycle engine, no oil/gas mixing and less smoke, and 3) thick trimmer line that doesn't break easily. I'm lucky I got 7 years out of it, but won't buy another one.

1 out of 5 stars

Troy bilt difficult to use for more than a few minutes July 6, 2010
sopris
I purchased a TB575ss from Ace Hardware. Took the first one back because it would not start. the replacement started but it starts missing and the power drops if I use it for more than a few minutes. Then it becomes harder and harder to start. If I let it cool down it works better but never as good as the first few minutes of the initial start. Very frustrating to use and get my work done in a timely manner. I would never recommend Troy-Bilt products if my weed eater is an indication of how their products perform.

2 out of 5 stars

Well, it's still running. I guess that is a good thing. June 17, 2010
Kenneth C. Nettrouer (Northern Indiana)
My son wanted to buy me a trimmer for my Birthday (thanks son)so we went to Lowes to pick one out. After comparing options and prices, and with the suggestion of a "professional" landscaper who just happened to be there also, we picked up the Troy Bilt 4-Cycle straight shaft TBP6040.
After getting the unit home, and putting it together (a challenge), and getting the oil into it, I fueled it up and tried to start it. Well, I finally got it started and tried to use it. It ran like it just wasn't quite getting upto full speed. I'm not a mechanic, but it sounded like the choke, or throttle, or something was sticking, or not operating correctly. After a day or two I called Lowes to see if they had someone who could "adjust" the engine. They said to bring it in and they would exchange it. So, I exchanged it.
Well, I brought the second unit home, put it together, and started it. The second one ran better, but I still don't think it is correct. One of these days I will break down and take it in for adjustment.
Now, my major complaint is the design flaw at the bottom of the shaft. The way this is designed it allows long grass to wind around the exposed area of the spinning shaft. This builds up and actually binds up the shaft to the point of stalling the engine. When trimming longer grass, (which I do frequently) you may spend as much or more time clearing twisted grass from around the shaft at the bottom as you do running the trimmer from the top. So much for time savings.
Also, if you are not extremely careful and allow the back of your bare elbow to touch the front of the engine, it can be extremely hot!!! You can't rest your elbow here for long. If you don't mind wearing long sleeves this may not be a problem.
Overall, I don't think I can in good conscience recommend this unit to buy. This unit has just too many flaws for me to recommend it.

2 out of 5 stars

Decent Power, Poor Reliability May 5, 2010
Demanding Consumer
Best 4-cycle trimmer I've owned was a Ryobi Professional Series 1079r which lasted several seasons before the clutch went out. Since then, it's been a downhill slide. As Ryobi had changed hands since the 1079r model and reviews were looking poorly for their new products, I purchased this Troy-bilt TB575SS model to replace the Ryobi 1079r. This Troy-bilt TB575SS had decent power and lasted just over one season with the motor failing early in it's second season, which happens to have been last season. When the TB575SS died early last season, I went out and splurged on a Troy-bilt Professional Series TBP6040 XP. Figured paying for the "Professional Series" again might buy me a few seasons of reliable operation, right? Wrong!!! After about 3 months of use, the TBP6040 XP starter would no longer pull. I'm guessing the problem with the TBP6040 XP is likely in the pull starter as every once in a great while it will free up and let me start it only to find it locked up again the next time I try it. So, in frustration with Troy-Bilt, I went back to Ryobi to finish out the season by purchasing a Ryobi S430 which has ended up being the biggest lemon of all. The Ryobi S430 I purchased was near impossible to start, but I did manage to get it to sputter to life and run for one trimming session near the end of last season... after which I was never able to get it to start again. I was so hacked off that I let the trimming go for the rest of last year and the start of this year... until now. I'm so disgusted with string trimmers I've put this purchase off as long as possible, but I've got to do something now before the neighbors run me out of the neighborhood. So anyway, I'm going to go back to Troy-Bilt and give the 590BC a try as the reviews seem to be pretty positive, though there are not yet as many reviews for the product as I would like to see. Will be sure to report in on the 590BC as I use it this season and, hopefully, for seasons to come!

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