Troy-Bilt D609G Operator's Manual page 10

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. When
set in a given position, the
throttle will maintain a
uniform engine speed. On
model D609G, push this
lever all the way forward for
choke control also.
When
IMPORTANT:
operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged,
make sure that the throttle lever is always in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
Choke Control
On model D609G, moving
the throttle lever all the way
forward activates the
engine's choke control. On
model U609H, 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 on
page 12 of this manual for detailed instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located
on the right front side of the
tractor above the drive
pedal and along the running
board. This pedal can be
used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE: Brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate
the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor
Ignition Switch
To start the engine, insert
the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise
to the START position.
Once the engine starts,
turn the key to ON position.
Refer to Starting The
Engine on page 12 of this
manual for more details.
The ignition switch is also
used to operate the tractor's headlights. Refer to
Operating The Headlights on page 14 for details.
Choke*
Fast
Slow
*some models only
Choke*
.
On/Lights
Off
On
Start
WARNING:
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
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 move the
tractor. Ground speed is
also controlled with the
drive pedal. Further down the pedal is depressed,
faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its
original position when it is not depressed.
Always set the parking brake when
IMPORTANT:
leaving the tractor unattended.
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped
with four indicator lights
and an hour meter located
on the left side of the dash
panel. These indicators
are shown here.
The hour meter operates
whenever the engine is
running and records the
actual hours of tractor
operation.
It is normal for the oil light
and the battery light to
illuminate while the engine
is cranking, but if either
illuminates while the
engine is running, follow
the steps given below. If the brake light or PTO light
illuminates while starting the tractor, proceed as
follows.
Brake Light Engage the parking brake.
PTO Light Move the PTO lever into the OFF
(disengaged) position.
Oil Light Stop the tractor immediately and
check the crankcase oil level as
instructed in the engine manual. Add
oil as required.
Battery Light Indicates that the battery needs to be
charged or that the engine's charging
system is not generating sufficient
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Never leave a running machine
Battery Light Oil Light
+
1/10
Hour Meter
P
PTO Light Brake Light