Troy-Bilt 769-06304 Lawn Mower User Manual


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Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot
be checked.
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and 
free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat 
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive 
terminal to prevent shorting.
If removing the battery for any reason,



first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the
wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them

alternating system.
Cleaning Battery
Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing
with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the
battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat
terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for battery failure are:
Incorrect initial activation

Freezing
Undercharging
Corroded connections

Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off

fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine.
The use of a pressure washer to clean your

components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
Deck Wash System™

part of its Deck Wash System™, follow these instructions to utilize
this feature.
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the


Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near 
enough for your garden hose to reach.

chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage,
parked cars, etc.
2. (Blade Engage), set the parking brake
and stop the engine.
Thread the hose coupler 3. (packaged with your tractor’s
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.


Turn the water on.5.

the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
7. (Blade Engage) 
8.
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
 (Blade Engage)
position.


Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the 


cutting deck.
After cleaning your deck with the Deck Wash

Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes,
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
Adjustments
Never attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running, except

Leveling the Deck
NOTE: 
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires in the Service section of
this manual for more information regarding tire pressure.
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20 se c t i O n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
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