Troy-Bilt TB2450 - Manual (Page 16)

Driving The Tractor
WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. 1.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the
2.
drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See
Fig. 5-1.
To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear 3.
then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal
with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired
speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-1.
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
moving from forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage lever in
the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous 1.
page.
Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
2.
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-2.
Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular 3.
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-2.
Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
4.
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to
5.
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING a.
position or STOP position or
The operator leaves the seat.
b.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-1
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