Troy-Bilt 769-09220A Manuel D’Utilisation

The throttle control lever is located on the left side 

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

speed of the engine, as well as the choke when it 

is pushed all the way forward. When set in a given 

position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine 

speed. 

When operating the tractor with the 

cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle 

lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Moving the throttle lever all the way forward 

activates the engine’s choke control.  Activating 

the choke control closes the choke plate on the 

carburetor and aids in starting the engine. 
Refer to Starting The Engine in the Operation 

section of this manual for detailed starting 

instructions.

The ignition switch module is activated to start the engine. Insert 

key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START 

position. Release the key into the ON position once engine has 

fired. See Figure 4-2.

Never leave a running machine 

unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever 

into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine 

and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

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.

The shift lever is located on the left side of the fender and has 

three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE. The tractor 

must not be in motion when the moving shift lever. See Figure 

4-3.
IMPORTANT: Never force the shift lever. Doing so may result in 

serious damage to the tractor’s transmission.

The brake pedal is located on the left side of the lawn tractor, 

along the running board. Depress the pedal all the way down to 

engage the disc brake and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
NOTE: The pedal must be depressed to start the engine. Refer to 

Safety Interlock Switches in the Operation section of this manual.

To set the parking brake:  Fully depress the 

brake pedal. Move the parking brake lever into the 

parking brake position. Release the brake pedal to 

allow the parking brake to engage.
To release the parking brake: Depress the brake 

pedal and the parking brake lever will move out of 

the parking brake position on its own. The parking 

brake will then be released. Release the brake pedal.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator 

leaves the seat with the engine running or the 

engine will automatically shut off.