Troy-Bilt TB 2454 Hydro Benutzerhandbuch

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other 

(separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:
1. 

Move the throttle to the FAST 

 position.

2. 

Push the PTO handle forward into the engaged (ON) 

position. See Figure 5-4.

NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the 
throttle is always in the FAST 

 position. Operating with 

the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to premature 

battery wear and a poor quality cut.

3. 

To disengage the PTO, pull the PTO handle rearward into 

the disengaged (OFF) position.

Make certain the area to be mowed is 

free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects 

that can be thrown by the rotating blades.

NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. 

Premature wear and possible failure of the belt and PTO clutch 

will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non-grassy area 

before engaging the mower deck.
1. 

Mow up and down slopes, not across.

2. 

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be 

made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly 

increases the chance of a roll over.

3. 

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to 

stop while driving up a slope, start up the slope smoothly 

and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the 

tractor over backward

4. 

Place the throttle into the FAST 

 position and engage 

the PTO. 

5. 

Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using 

the deck lift handle.

6. 

Slowly press the forward drive pedal with your right foot 

until the desired speed is achieved.
NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the 

mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut 

quality. Control the ground speed with forward drive pedal.

7. 

When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down or 

stop before turning.

8. 

Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and 

overlap approximately 3”.

9. 

Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a 

previously cut strip.

10.  To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change 

the direction that the strips are mowed by approximately 45° 

for the next and each subsequent mowing.

Be careful when crossing gravel paths 

or driveways. Disengage the PTO and raise the deck 

to the highest position before crossing.

NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a 

grass surface, always:

• 

Make sure the drive pedals are in neutral. 

• 

Engage the parking brake.

• 

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.