Troy-Bilt 17-Inch 31cc Clutched Gas-Powered Straight-Shaft Trimmer #41BDT90C966

List Price: $185.00

Features:

• An ideal gas-powered string trimmer with a 17-inch cutting radius and EZ-Start technology
• Bump-head line releases quickly and easily advances trimmer line
• Accepts EZ-Link attachments (sold separately)
• Adjustable ergonomic soft-grip D-shaped handle for easy right and left-handed use
• 2-year limited warranty

Accessories:
Blitz 2 Gallon Gas Can with Spill Proof Fill System #21510	Grass Samurai Universal Fit 3 Line String Trimmer Head #GS750	Briggs & Stratton 2.5 Gallon Gas Can Auto Shut-Off #WCA225P	Blitz 1 Gallon Gas Can with Spill Proof Fill System #21505	Arnold Universal String Trimmer Strap #UTS-1

Customer Reviews:

Great have to have tool  [Posted on 2007-07-07]
Well having so much brush and weeds in wooded area it cuts them down perfectly. No complaints on this one and you can add all sorts of attachments for any kind of job.

Burned [Posted on 2007-07-13]
I have had this product about three years. My first problem with it was a stripped gear assembly in the trimmer head. That was about $50 plus shipping.

My most recent problem involved replacing a damaged primer bulb. About a dollars worth of soft plastic. I looked at the parts list and could not find it so I made $50 worth of bad guesses, assuming it would be part of a carburetor rebuild kit or the gas tank assembly. Of course it wasn't.

So I contacted the parts agent (Troy Bilt does not sell part for their products, instead outsources to another company). This time I learned that the only way to get the primer bulb was to order the carburetor itself. A little over $50.

So be warned, this is not a reliable piece of equipment and it will be expensive to maintain, even if you do it yourself.

Troy Bilt 18 inch trimmer [Posted on 2007-07-26]
I also have 14 month old Troi Bilt string trimmer. Engine parts are not available on line. The local shop wanted $55.00 for the carberator and $45.00 labor plus $15.00 for the check-out. I purchased a new Ryobi trimmer to replace the Troi Bilt. It was easier than finding parts and the new price was only $122.00 with a one year warrenty.

I guess Troi Built is placing a lot of money in advertising and not enough in customer support.

FYI the Ryobi worked well the first time.

TB90BC Troy Built Trimmer [Posted on 2007-07-28]
I purchased this trimmer 2 years ago. Was pleased for the 1st season. 2nd season the head stopped turning. Contacted two repair shops for evaluation, both indicated that the "CLUTCH" was the problem. About $70 to repair and indicated I would only get about 35 more hours out of the unit before I had to repeat this repair. They showed me the "STACK" of Troy Builts they had accumulated over the past two months from customers who purchased new equipment (other brands) and added their TB90BC Troy Built to the junk pile. I just did the same and bought a Husqvarna.
Troy Built does not reflect the legendary quality we think of when we think of Troy, the great Mediterranean City. This unit is Troy Built, from Mexico. About as good as a peso!!! We got NAFTA'ed. Steer clear of this product.

Don't Buy Troy-Bilt-Updated Oct. 2007 [Posted on 2007-08-05]
See update below.

I bought the TB90BC in January 2007. At first, it ran fine. I had a few problems with it stalling when I turned the trimmer at odd angles, but I thought it had to do with the fuel supply. However, a few months later, it started to sputter and was hard to start and I had to feather the throttle to keep it running. Then it quit running in May. I followed the manual instructions on how to check the air filter and spark arrestor. No problem there. I took it to a factory service center. The tech took me that it was not worth the effort to fix because every internal part was destroyed. He also took me that he has seen this happen on several other Troy-Bilts. He told me to take it back to Lowe's for replacement.

I didn't have any trouble getting an exchange at Lowe's even after 6 months though one lady was more than a bit rude. The "Zone Manager" gave the okay without any problem.

The replacement has a different engine configuration. However, on start-up it has a clanking noise. I'm crossing my fingers, hoping that it lasts more than a few months.

***Update***
I've had the new trimmer for a few months. Apparently Troy-Bilt has redesigned the choke. There is a new engine starting procedure and a three setting choke. Following the procedure, the engine has started every time. It has run almost without fail. So, make sure that you're getting the model with the three setting choke. Still one star because the handle is not ergonomic, the shoulder strap is useless and it vibrates. But at least I'm able to use it.

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