Troy-Bilt TB280ES Benutzerhandbuch

Be sure no one other than the operator 

is standing near the lawn mower while starting 

engine or operating mower. Never run engine 

indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. 

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 

odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and 

loose clothing away from any moving parts on 

engine and lawn mower.

Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to 

engine manual for help with the engine.

1. 

Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control 

against upper handle. See Figure 5-1.

Recoil Start: Holding these two handles together firmly, 

grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, 

continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm 

grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. 

Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time 

slowly. 

Electric Start (If Equipped): Insert plastic push key into 

starter button until it snaps in. Push the electric starter 

button to start the engine.

1. 

Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control 

against upper handle. See Figure 5-2.

2. 

Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull 

rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and 

start engine. Repeat if necessary.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back 

against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to 

the starter.

1. 

Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.

Wait for the blade to stop completely 

before performing any work on the mower or to 

remove the grass catcher.