Troy-Bilt 769-06304 Manuel D’Utilisation

The throttle control lever is located on the right side of the 

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

and, when pushed all the way forward, the choke control also. 

When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform 

engine speed. See Fig. 4-2.

When operating the tractor with the cutting deck 

engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST 

(rabbit) position.

To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and 

turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the 

NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The 

headlights will be activated in the Normal (and Reverse Caution 

Modes).
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the 

OFF position. See Fig. 4-3.

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 and operating the tractor in REVERSE 

CAUTION MODE.

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to 

change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to 

the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.

The speed control lever, located on the left rear fender, controls 

the ground speed of the lawn tractor as well as the direction of  

travel. See Figure 4-4. 
To drive forward or in reverse, slowly move the speed control 

lever to the desired “F” forward or “R” reverse speed.
To stop, move the speed control lever to the “N” neutral position.
When mowing, place the speed control lever in the “Cutting 

Speed” position, or a slower forward speed for the best results.
Note: Do not use the parking brake pedal to control the ground 

speed of the lawn tractor. Always use the speed control lever 

to slow the ground speed of the lawn tractor. Depressing the 

parking brake pedal with the speed control lever engaged as 

part of regular operation will result in premature wear of the 

drive belt.

Do not attempt to change the direction of travel 

when the tractor is in motion. Serious damage to the tractor’s 

transmission could result. Always bring the tractor to a complete 

stop before moving the speed control lever from forward to 

reverse or vice versa.