Troy-Bilt 772C0748 manual Throttle Control Lever, Choke Control, Brake Pedal, Ignition Switch

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THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

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, on some models, 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 Figure 5.

Choke

 

 

 

 

 

Fast

 

 

 

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fast

Position

Slow

Slow

 

 

 

Position

Position

Figure 5

IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST (rabbit) position.

CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine. Refer to STARTING THE ENGINE in the OPERATION section of this manual for detailed starting instructions.

BRAKE PEDAL

The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.

NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH

WARNING: 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.

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.

To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Figure 6.

Normal

Driving

Mode

Stop

Position

Start

Position

Figure 6

IMPORTANT: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches, page 14 and Starting The Engine, page 15 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in

REVERSE CAUTION MODE.

DRIVE PEDAL

The drive pedal is located below the brake pedal on the right front side of the tractor along the running board. Depress the drive pedal with your right foot when the tractor shift lever is in either FORWARD or REVERSE to

cause the tractor to move. Ground speed is also

controlled with the drive

pedal. The further down the pedal is depressed, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not depressed.

IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Do notChildren Service TowingAttachments & Accessories Model DescriptionSlope Gauge Attaching the Battery Cables Tractor SET-UPAttaching the Steering Wheel Attaching the SeatInstalling the PTO/DECK Belt Attaching the Cutting Deck 54 DeckGAS and OIL FILL-UP Idler Pulley Controls Ignition Switch Throttle Control LeverChoke Control Brake PedalSystems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobPTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Seat Adjustment LeverSafety Interlock Switches Reverse Caution ModeOperating Your Garden Tractor Cruise Control ButtonSetting the Cutting Height To use the Reverse Caution ModeStarting the Engine Setting the Cruise Control Stopping the EngineEngaging the Parking Brake Driving the TractorUsing the Lift Lever OFF Engaging the PTOMowing MulchingMaking Adjustments HeadlightsLeveling the Deck Deck Roller Height Adjustment Seat AdjustmentParking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentMaintenance Cleaning the Engine and DeckLubrication EngineChanging Engine OIL Read and follow instructions carefullyService BatteryTires Cutting BladesBattery Failures ChargingJump Starting FusesChanging the Deck Belt & PTO Belt Deck / PTO BeltChanging the Transmission Drive Belts Upper Drive BeltOFF-SEASON Storage Lower Drive BeltTroubleshooting Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action

772C0748 specifications

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