Troy-Bilt 769-09220A Manuel D’Utilisation

Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has 

finished draining. 
5. 

Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the 

Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your machine.

NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with 

your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper 
viscosity of motor oil.

Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as 

instructed in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with 

your unit.

The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a 

season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start 

of each mowing season. Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner 

Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Before lubricating, repairing, or 

inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever 

into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine 

and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine 

Owner Manual packed with your unit.

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake 

and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a 

season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose 

grease before re-installing them.

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off 

promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling 

fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine.

The use of a pressure washer to clean your 

tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical 

components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.

Some tractors come fitted with a Deck Wash System™, which 

is used to  rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and 

prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.  Other tractors may 

have a deck wash plug, allowing for a Deck Wash System™ that 

can be added at a later time.  If this is the case, a hex bolt and 

washer can be found on your tractor’s deck surface and can be 

replaced with a water port to be used as part of a separately-

available deck wash system. 
NOTE: Refer to the Attachments & Accessories section of this 

manual for information regarding this and other separately-

available attachments and accessories for your tractor.

To utilize the Deck Wash System™, complete the following steps 

AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. 

Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near 

enough for your garden hose to reach.

Make certain the tractor’s discharge 

chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, 

parked cars, etc. 

2. 

Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake 

and stop the engine.

3. 

Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s 

Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.

4. 

Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the deck’s 

surface. See Figure 6-3.

5. 

Turn the water on.

6. 

While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start 

the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) 

position.

7. 

Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.

8. 

Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck 

engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the 

underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.

9. 

Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF 

position.

10.  Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the 

tractor’s engine off.

11.  Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the 

water port on your deck’s surface.

12.  Repeat steps 4 through 11 on the opposite side of the 

cutting deck if a second water port is present.

After cleaning your deck with the Deck Wash 

System™ , return to the operator’s position and engage the PTO. 

Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, 

allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.