Troy-Bilt TB 2142 Lawn Mower User Manual


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Driving The Tractor
WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
 Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. 
drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See

Figure 5-1
3. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear
then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal


CAUTION: 
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


parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode


engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating

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.

NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
 Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous
page.
2. 

key switch module. See Figure 5-2.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 5-2
3. 
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key

 

5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward


a. 

b. The operator leaves the seat.
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