Troy-Bilt TB2246 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Deck Lift Lever
DECK
HEIGHT
LO
HI

change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to
the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.
Ignition Switch Module
WARNING! Never
leave a running
machine unattended.
Always disengage

brake, stop engine
and remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
To start the engine, insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn
clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the  position once
the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the

CAUTION: 
both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The

detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
.
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located on the right side

the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to
travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled
with the drive pedal. The further forward that
the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor
will travel. The pedal will return to its original

Reverse Pedal
The reverse pedal is located on the right side of
the tractor along the running board. Ground
speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal.
The further downward the pedal is pivoted,
the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will

pressed.
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter LCD
When the ignition key is

position but not into
the START position, the
systems indicator monitor

output, in volts, on its
LCD for approximately
five seconds, after which
it displays an hour glass
and the hours of tractor

is started, the monitor
continually displays an
hour glass and the hours of tractor operation on its LCD.
NOTE: 

whether the engine is started.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will

minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The



this maintenance interval. Before the interval expires, change
the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance & Adjustments

PTO (Blade Engage)


Oil

cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation,
while the engine is running, stop the tractor immediately and

Battery
It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is
cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation,
while the engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge

amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the Service
section of this manual or have the charging system checked by
your an authorized service dealer.
Brake
If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the

13se c t i O n 4 — cO n t r O l s a n d fe a t u r e s