Troy-Bilt TB 2454 Hydro Manuel D’Utilisation

Avoid serious injury or death. Go up 

and down slopes, not across. Avoid sudden turns. 

Do not operate the tractor where it could slip or tip. 

If machine stops going uphill, stop the PTO and back 

down the hill safely. Keep safety devices (guards, 

shields and switches) in place and working. Remove 

objects that could be thrown by the blades. Know 

the location and function of all controls. Be sure the 

blades and the engine are stopped before placing 

hands or feet near blades. Before leaving the 

operator’s position, disengage the PTO, engage 

parking brake, shut off the engine and remove the key.

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the 

protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever 

malfunction, do not operate tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
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The safety interlock system prevents the engine from 

cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, 

and the PTO is in the DISENGAGED (OFF) position.

• 

The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 

the seat before engaging the parking brake.

• 

The PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the operator 

leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO in the ENGAGED 

(ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is 

engaged.

• 

With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING  

position, the PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the 

PTO is moved into the ENGAGED (ON) position with the 

drive pedal in position for reverse travel.

Do not operate the tractor if the 

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was 

designed for your safety and protection. 

 

Do not operate the tractor if the 

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was 

designed for your safety and protection. 

NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-up section of this manual for 

Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. 

Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.

2. 

Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position (See page 

19 for electric PTO & page 20 for manual PTO tractors).

3. 

Engage the tractor’s parking brake (See page 19).

4. 

Pull the choke control (if so equipped) up/out into the 

CHOKE 

 position or move the throttle/choke control (if so 

equipped) into the CHOKE 

 position.

NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary 

to choke the engine.

5. 

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START   position. 

After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the 
NORMAL MOWING 

 position.

Do NOT hold the key in the START   

position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing 

so may cause damage to your engine’s electric 

starter.

6. 

After the engine starts, move the throttle/choke control (if 
so equipped) down into the FAST 

 position or push the 

choke control (if so equipped) down/in the OFF position.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating 

the tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture 

and cause the engine to run poorly and can damage the 

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

 position. Operating 

with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to 

shortened battery life.

If you strike a foreign object, stop the 

engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). 

Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. 

Repair the damage before restarting and operating

1. 

If the blades are ENGAGED (ON), place the PTO in the 

DISENGAGED (OFF) position.

2. 

Place the throttle near the SLOW 

 position

3. 

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP   

position.

4. 

Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 

unintended starting.