Troy-Bilt TB280ES Benutzerhandbuch

NOTE: For mowers with low wheels, the height adjustment 

levers move in the opposite direction to adjust; for those 

with high wheels, the levers move in the same direction.

3. 

Release lever towards deck.
IMPORTANT: Both the front and rear wheels must be 

placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven 

lawns, move the height adjustment levers to a higher 

position. This will stop scalping of grass.

For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the 

handle as follows:
1. 

Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See Fig. 

3-11.

2. 

Position the handle in one of the three positions that is most 

comfortable. See Fig. 3-11 inset.

3. 

Secure into position with wing nuts and carriage bolts 

removed earlier.

The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle 

housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will 

need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel 

itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower’s wheels 

hesitate with the drive control engaged. If either of these 

conditions occur, rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten 

cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable. See Fig. 3-12.

Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional 

engine information.
1. 

Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out 

of the box. 

2. 

Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the 

separate engine owner’s manual.

Use extreme care when handling 

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 

vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine 

indoors or while the engine is hot or running. 

Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other 

sources of ignition.