Troy-Bilt TB280 ES - Manual (Page 11)

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On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See 1.
Figure 3-9.
Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on 2.
mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not
remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are
not mulching.
Adjustments
Cutting Height
There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the
front and rear right wheel.
Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel (unit will 1.
tend to fall when lever is moved outward).
Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting
2.
height. See Fig. 3-10 and Fig. 3-10A.
Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the b.
frame. See Fig. 3-7.
Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: 2.
Lift rear discharge door. a.
Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle b.
brackets as shown in Fig. 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.
Side Discharge Chute
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.
Figure 3-8
Figure 3-9 Figure 3-7
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B
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Side Mulching
Plug
Figure 3-10
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2
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Lower
Lower
Higher
Higher
Low Wheel