Troy-Bilt 769-09220A Manuel D’Utilisation

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain 

activated until:

a.  The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING 

position or STOP position.

b.  The operator engages the parking brake by fully 

depressing the brake pedal and holding it down 

while moving the parking brake lever into the PARK 

BRAKE position.

1. 

Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it down with your 

foot.

2. 

Move the parking brake lever down into the parking brake 

position. 

3. 

Release the brake pedal to allow the parking brake to 

engage.

1. 

Depress the clutch-brake pedal and move the speed 

control lever out of the parking brake position and into a 

desired speed.

1. 

Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing 

the deck lift lever in any of the five different cutting height 

notches on the right side of the fender.

2. 

Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-inch 

and ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a 

smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.

Keep hands and feet away from the 

discharge opening of the cutting deck. 

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and 

are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. 
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments 

section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding 

various deck adjustments.

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.

2. 

Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) 

position.

3. 

Engage the tractor’s parking brake.

4. 

Activate the choke control.

5. 

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After 

the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON (or 

Normal Mowing) position.
IMPORTANT: 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, deactivate the choke control and 

place the throttle control in the FAST 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. 

If you strike a foreign object, stop the 

engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and 

ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the 

machine for any damage. Repair the damage before 

restarting and operating.

1. 

If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in 

the disengaged (OFF) position.

2. 

Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. 

3. 

Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent 

unintended starting.

Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed 

and sudden stops.

Do not leave the seat of the tractor 

without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in 

the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake 

pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving 

the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off 

and remove the key.

Always look down and behind before 

and while backing up to avoid a back-over accident.

1. 

Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the 

pedal up. 

2. 

Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.

3. 

Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or REVERSE 

position.

Do NOT use the shift lever to change 

the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. 

Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a 

complete stop before shifting.

IMPORTANT: First-time operators should become 

completely familiar with the tractor’s operation and controls 

before operating the tractor in higher speed positions.

4. 

Gradually begin to apply pressure to the drive pedal. The 

further down the pedal is pushed, the faster the tractor will 

travel in the desired direction based on the position of the 

shift lever.

5. 

The lawn tractor is brought to a stop by releasing the drive 

pedal and then depressing the brake pedal.