Troy-Bilt TB30 Operation Manual - Page 16

Throttle / Choke Control, Ignition Switch Module, Clutch-Brake Pedal

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Throttle / Choke Control The throttle control lever is located on the left fender of the tractor seated in the operator's position, see Figure 4-1. This lever controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it is pushed all the way forward. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position. Moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the engine's choke control. See Figure 4-2. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Ignition Switch Module The ignition switch module is located on the left fender of the tractor seated in the operator's position, adjacent to the Throttle/ Choke Control. To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch module and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the OFF position. See Figure 4-3. FAST Reverse Caution Mode Stop Position Normal Mowing Start Position SL OW Figure 4-2 Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed starting instructions. Figure 4-3 WARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Clutch-Brake Pedal The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds (Refer to Speed Control Lever). Depress the pedal all the way down to engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop. NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be completely depressed to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual. 16 Section 4- Controls & Features

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Throttle / Choke Control
The throttle control lever is located on the left fender of the
tractor seated in the operator’s position, see Figure 4-1. This lever
controls the speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it
is pushed all the way forward. When set in a given position, the
throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
IMPORTANT:
When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Moving the throttle lever all the way forward activates the
engine’s choke control.
See Figure 4-2. Activating the choke
control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in
starting the engine.
FAST
SLOW
Figure 4-2
Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this
manual for detailed starting instructions.
Ignition Switch Module
The ignition switch module is located on the left fender of the
tractor seated in the operator’s position, adjacent to the Throttle/
Choke Control. To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch module and turn clockwise to the START position. Release
the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the
engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
OFF position. See Figure 4-3.
Stop Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Normal
Mowing
Start
Position
Figure 4-3
WARNING!
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety
Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation
section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the
Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE.
Clutch-Brake Pedal
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn
tractor, along the running board. Depress the clutch-brake pedal
part way down when slowing the tractor by changing speeds
(Refer to Speed Control Lever)
. Depress the pedal all the way down to
engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE:
The clutch-brake pedal must be completely depressed
to start the engine. Refer to Safety Interlock Switches in the
Operation section of this manual.
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ECTION
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ONTROLS
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EATURES