Troy-Bilt 769-06304 Manuel D’Utilisation

Maximum tire pressure under any 

circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be 

maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum 

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires 

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Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

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Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire 

manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not 

overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to 

mow unevenly.

Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the 

engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. 

Be careful not to overfill.
Service and check the engine oil as instructed in the separate 

Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read 

the instructions carefully.

The gasoline tank is located under the hood. Do not overfill. 

Use extreme care when handling 

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 

vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or 

while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish 

cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.

NOTE : Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline 

left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in 

the fuel system.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. 

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For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, 

unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 

or higher.
Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline 

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by volume) is an approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol 

blends, such as E85, are not approved.
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline 

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blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by volume) are 

approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not 

approved.
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.

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Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 

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inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel 

expansion.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or 

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running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before 

refueling.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. 

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Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before 

starting the engine.

Turn the engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes 

1. 

before removing the fuel cap. The gasoline tank is located 

under the hood. Remove the fuel cap by turning it 

counterclockwise. 
Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. Use only clean, fresh (no 

2. 

more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no 

more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow 

space for fuel expansion.
Reinstall the fuel cap.

3. 

Do not overfill the tank. Fill tank to no more 

than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel 

expansion. See Fig. 3-5.