Troy-Bilt TB1942 Benutzerhandbuch

The throttle/choke control lever is located on the left 

side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the 

speed of the engine and, when pushed all the way 

forward, closes the choke for cold starting. When set 

in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform 

engine speed.
NOTE: When operating the tractor with the cutting 

deck engaged, be certain that the throttle/choke 
control is always in the FAST 

 position. 

The throttle control is located on the left side of the 

tractor’s dash panel. When set in a given position, a 

uniform engine speed will be maintained.
Push the throttle control handle forward to increase 

the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate 

with the throttle control in the fast position (full 

throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the 

mower deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease 

the engine speed. 

The choke control is located on the dash panel to 

the right of the throttle/choke or throttle control 

and controls the position of the engine choke. Pull 

the knob out/up to choke the engine; push the 

knob in/down to open the choke.

The lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to raise 

and lower the deck. Pull the handle to the left out of the index 

notch and push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward to 

raise the deck. When the desired height is attained, move the lift 

handle to the right until fully in the index notch.

Never 

leave a running 

machine unattended. 

Always disengage 

PTO, set parking 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 
NORMAL MOWING MODE 

 

position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the 
STOP   position.

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 

.

The PTO switch is located on the dash panel 

to the right of the LCD Service Minder & Hour 

Meter. 
Activating the PTO engages power to the 

cutting deck or other (separately available) 

attachments. See the Operation section for 

information and instructions on using the PTO.

The PTO/blade engage handle is located on the right fender. 

Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other 

(separately available) attachments. See the Operation section for 

information and instructions on using the PTO.

The transmission bypass rod is located at the rear of the tractor 

on the lower right section of the frame.
When engaged, the rod opens a bypass within the  hydrostatic 

transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed short 

distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for 

instructions on using the bypass feature.