Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting The Rider; Troubleshooting The Mower - Simplicity Legacy XL Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and the parking brake
engaged.
To prevent accidental starting of the engine, before maintenance, always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and fasten it away from the plug.

Troubleshooting the Rider

PROBLEM
The engine will not turn over or start.
The engine starts hard or runs poorly.
The engine knocks.
Excessive oil consumption.
The engine exhaust is black.
The engine runs, but the rider will not drive.
The rider steers hard or handles poorly.
Note: For all other problems, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

Troubleshooting the Mower

PROBLEM
The mower cut is uneven.
The mower cut looks rough.
The engine stalls easily with the mower engaged.
The engine starts, and the rider drives, but the
mower will not cut.
Note: For all other problems, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
LOOK FOR
The brake pedal is not pushed down.
The fuel tank is empty.
The PTO switch is in ON position.
The cruise control is engaged.
The engine is flooded.
The battery terminals are dirty.
The battery is discharged or dead.
Loose or broken wiring.
The fuel mixture is too rich.
Low oil level.
Incorrect grade of oil.
The engine is too hot.
Incorrect grade of oil.
Too much oil in crankcase.
The air filter is dirty.
The choke is closed.
The speed control pedals are not pushed down.
The transmission release lever is in the PUSH
position.
The parking brake is engaged.
Incorrect tire inflation.
LOOK FOR
The tires are not correctly inflated.
The engine speed is too slow.
The ground speed is too fast.
The engine speed is too slow.
The ground speed is too fast.
Dirty or clogged air cleaner.
Height-of-Cut is set too low.
The engine is not at the operating temperature.
The Power-Take Off (PTO) is disengaged.
REMEDY
Fully push down on the brake pedal.
If engine is hot, let it cool, and then fill the fuel tank
again.
Set the PTO switch to the OFF position.
Set the cruise control to the NEUTRAL/OFF
position.
Disengage the choke.
Refer to Clean the Battery and Cables.
Charge or replace the battery.
Visually check wiring. If wires are frayed or broken,
see an Authorized Service Dealer.
Clean the air filter.
Check and add oil as required.
Refer to the Check and Add Engine Oil section.
Check the engine fins, blower screen, and air
cleaner (if equipped).
Refer to the Check and Add Engine Oil section.
Drain excess oil.
Refer to the Air Filter Assembly section.
Open the choke.
Push down on the speed control pedals.
Move the transmission release lever to the DRIVE
position.
Disengage the parking brake.
Refer to the Check Tire Pressure section.
REMEDY
Refer to the Tire Pressure Check section.
Set to FAST throttle.
Slow down.
Set to FAST throttle.
Slow down.
Refer to the Air Filter Assembly section.
Cut tall grass at maximum Height-of-Cut during first
pass.
START the engine, and let it warm for several
minutes.
Engage the PTO.
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