Troy-Bilt TB 2246, Operator'S Manual

Driving The Tractor

WARNING! 

Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed 

and sudden stops. 

1. 

Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move 

the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

2. 

To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the 

drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See 

Figure 5-1

.

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 

with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired 

speed is achieved. See 

Figure 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.

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 5-2.

Start 

position

Indicator 

Light

Reverse 

Push 

Button

Normal 

Driving 

Mode

Stop 

position

Reverse 

Caution 

Mode 

Position

Figure 5-2

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 5-2.

4. 

Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in 

reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.

5. 

Always look down and behind before and while backing to 

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:

a. 

The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING 

position or STOP position or

b.  The operator leaves the seat.

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