Troy-Bilt 769-09220A Manuel D’Utilisation

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 the tractor. Contact an authorized 

Troybilt service 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 (Blade Engage) lever is in the disengaged (OFF) 

position.

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The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 

the seat before engaging the parking brake.

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The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves 

the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage)  lever in the 

engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking 

brake is engaged.

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With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, 

the engine will automatically shut off if the PTO (blade 

engage) lever is moved into the engaged (ON) position with 

the speed control in Reverse.

Do not operate the tractor if the 

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was 

designed for your safety and protection.

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.

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch 

module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the 

blades (PTO) engaged. 

Mowing in reverse is not recommended. 

IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. 

Start the engine as instructed on page 16 under Starting The 

Engine.

2. 

Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to 

the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key 

switch module.  See Figure 5-1.

3. 

Depress 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 5-1.

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.

6. 

After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL 

MOWING position.