Troy-Bilt TB280ES Manuel D’Utilisation

1. 

On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See 

Figure 3-9.

2. 

Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on 

mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not 

remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are 

not mulching.

There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the 

front and rear right wheel.
1. 

Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel (unit will 

tend to fall when lever is moved outward).

2. 

Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting 

height. See Figure 3-10 and Figure 3-11.

b.  Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the 

frame. See Figure 3-7.

2. 

Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:

a.  Lift rear discharge door.
b.  Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle 

brackets as shown in Figure 3-8. Let go of discharge 

door so that it rests on the grass catcher.

To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. 

Lift grass catcher up and of the slots in the handle brackets. 

Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of 

mower.

Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, 

make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door 

is closed.