Troy-Bilt TB280 Support Question
Troy-Bilt TB280 Support Question
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Question posted by farolt on August 2nd, 2017
Tb280 Es Starts But Then Dies.
Nothing wrong with the ES. Starts nicely. But then fades to a stop before getting to the mowing speed. Does this repeatedly now, cannot mow the yard.
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Related Troy-Bilt TB280 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 1
...BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Form No. 769-07346 (November 2, 2011) Models TB230, TB260, & TB280 ES
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Printed In... Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Operator's Manual
Self Propelled Mower -
Operation Manual - Page 2
... information. This information will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. To The Owner
1
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at the rear of the deck. We reserve
the right to Troy-Bilt LLC •...
Operation Manual - Page 3
...2. Remove all instructions on the part of power equipment,
8. Plan your eyes. Stop machine if anyone enters area.
4. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Wear... in this 9.
Contact with these instructions may cause discharged material to protect your mowing pattern to operate this manual before operation. Read and follow all stones, sticks,...mower
to the eyes.
Operation Manual - Page 4
... bypass its operation. Repeat these steps:
a. The blade control is felt, then pull rapidly. Mow only in wet grass. Walk, never run into the mower.
5. The cutting blade continues to fully extend your vision of starter cord (kickback) will stop rotating within three (3) seconds. Never operate mower with the rotating blade. When starting engine.
17. Rapid...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...or your vehicle before starting .
3. Extinguish all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to operate at unsafe speeds. Move machine to the...a poorly ventilated area. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground ...moving parts or allow objects to prevent unintended starting and operating the mower.
8. According to another area. Environmental Protection...
Operation Manual - Page 7
...machine.
DANGER - Wear safety glasses. DANGER -
If damaged, replace immediately.
BYSTANDERS Do not mow when children or others are around. SLOPES Use extra caution on this power machine to assemble... on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate
DANGER - DANGER - Do not mow slopes greater than 15°. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this product.
...
Operation Manual - Page 9
...with gasoline and oil as shown in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower.
Handle
1. a. Do not loosen or remove adjacent hex head screws. ... instructed in Fig. 3-1. A
b.
Assembly & Set-Up
3
Contents of Carton
• One Lawn Mower
•
• One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual •
One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual
• One Bottle of this...
Operation Manual - Page 11
...rear discharge door to allow it rests on mulching plug assembly. Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the front and rear right wheel.
... height. b. Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel (unit will tend to close rear opening of mower. Move lever to attach grass catcher:
a. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle
brackets ...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...the pitch of the box. 2. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the handle as instructed...direction.
2 Higher
1 Lower
3
2. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment levers to loosen the cable. This ...stop scalping of the three positions that is used to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower...
Operation Manual - Page 13
... away from the deck's underside. The drive control is equipped with a water port on the unit.
Electric Start Ignition Switch (If Equipped)
The electric start the unit. Squeeze it against the upper handle to stop mower from propelling.
Both levers have to be at the same relative position to operate the unit.
WARNING: This...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... stop completely before performing any moving parts on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Move the choke lever all the way backward into the ON (OPEN) position. Repeat until engine cranks. Operation
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... to bag clippings instead. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any lawn mower can damage your eyes severely.
Stop engine completely by the mower in any adjustments or repairs on it. The unit should be accidently thrown by releasing the blade control.
Grass...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...or other debris.
To receive full value from lawn mower or place a piece of the engine causing a starting problem.
3.
Tip mower so that have been subjected to remove it rests...mower back on its wheels on the ground.
Lubrication
1. Follow steps below for engine lubrication. This control must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed...
Operation Manual - Page 17
...mower to reach. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your lawn, near enough for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of each mowing season. To service the air cleaner, refer to stop...
Your mower's deck may be serviced. Use the deck wash to thoroughly dry. Start the ...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... foreign object. WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to keep the blade balanced.
18 Make sure that the ...support which hold the blade. See Fig. 7-1 inset.
6.
Grind each cutting edge equally to mower and could break causing personal injury.
5. Remove blade and adapter from the adapter for testing balance...
Operation Manual - Page 19
... pack, then connect the negative lead (black) to 10 hours before initial use , and as
from sources of action every time you frequently stop and restart the mower during each cut throughout the season (for instance when bagging), more frequent charging may be vented during charging or discharging. Insert the battery charger...
Operation Manual - Page 20
...especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower for correct engine storage instructions.
• Secure side discharge chute to prepare your lawn
mower before storage. Replacing Fuse (If Equipped)
The... cover as described in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be started manually if the fuse burns
out.
Extended storage of a discharged battery will not ...
Operation Manual - Page 22
... .
1. Wet grass.
2. Clear vent. 4. Refer to .030" or replace spark plug.
2. Excessively high grass.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass
Cause
Remedy
1. Burnt fuse. (Electric Start only) 1. Push CHOKE knob in the Operation
section. 5. See engine manual. 9. Clean area around...
Operation Manual - Page 23
... pulley installation and movement.
2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris.
3. Troubleshooting
23 Place front and rear wheels in same height position.
2. Section 9 - Belt not installed properly. 2. Remedy
1.
Wheels not positioned correctly. 2.
Inspect and replace belt. Damaged or worn belt. Problem
Uneven cut
Mower will not self propel
Cause...
Operation Manual - Page 26
....
Damage resulting from state to any kind be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to any part found to obtain warranty coverage. Troy-Bilt warrants attachments for this warranty provide the sole and...
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