Troy-Bilt TB30 Operation Manual - Page 19

Stopping the Engine WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating. 1. If the blade is engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Place the throttle/choke control near the SLOW position. 3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting. Driving The Tractor WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the clutch-brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key. WARNING! Always look down and behind before and while backing up to avoid a back-over accident. 1. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. 3. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed control lever out of the parking brake position and into the desired speed setting. 5. Release clutch-brake pedal slowly to put unit into motion. 6. The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depressing the clutch-brake pedal. IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always use the clutch-brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting. IMPORTANT: First-time operators should use speed positions 1 or 2. Become completely familiar with the tractor's operation and controls before operating the tractor in higher speed positions. NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little difference between the highest two speeds until after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys during the break-in period. WARNING! Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, disengage the blade, place the shift lever in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut engine off and remove the key. IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always: 1. Place the shift lever into neutral. 2. Engage the parking brake, 3. Shut the engine off and remove the key. Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ''browned'' by hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine. If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit will not operate with speed control lever in a low speed position, proceed as follows: 1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL. 2. Restart engine. 3. Place speed control lever in highest speed position. 4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully. 5. Depress clutch-brake pedal. 6. Place speed control lever in desired position. 7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or REVERSE, and follow normal operating procedures. Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to maneuver in reverse with the blade (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. 1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous page. 2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch module. See Figure 5-1. Indicator Light Stop Position Reverse Push Button Reverse Caution Mode Position Start Position Figure 5-1 3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular 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 Figure 5-1. Section 5 - Operation 19