Troubleshooting - Simplicity Legacy XL Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

WARNING To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance
on the tractor or mower only when the engine is stopped and
the parking brake engaged.
Always remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug
wire and fasten it away from the plug before beginning the
maintenance, to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
Troubleshooting the Tractor
PROBLEM
Engine will not turnover
or start.
Engine starts hard or
runs poorly.
Engine knocks.
Excessive oil
consumption.
Engine exhaust is black.
Engine runs, but tractor
will not drive.
Brake will not hold.
Tractor steers hard or
handles poorly.
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CAUSE
1. Brake pedal not depressed.
2. PTO (electric clutch) switch in ON position.
3. Cruise control engaged.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Engine flooded.
6. Circuit breaker tripped.
7. Battery terminals require cleaning.
8. Battery discharged or dead.
9. Wiring loose or broken.
10. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled or incorrectly gapped.
11. Water in fuel.
12. Gas is old or stale.
1. Fuel mixture too rich.
2. Spark plug(s) faulty, fouled, or incorrectly gapped.
1. Low oil level.
2. Using wrong grade oil.
1. Engine running too hot.
2. Using wrong weight oil.
3. Too much oil in crankcase.
1. Dirty air filter.
2. Choke closed.
1. Ground speed control pedals not depressed.
2. Transmission release lever in "push" position.
3. Drive belt is broken.
4. Drive belt slips.
5. Parking brake is engaged.
1. Brake is incorrectly adjusted.
1. Hydraulic system filter clogged.
2. Improper tire inflation.
REMEDY
Fully depress brake pedal.
Place in OFF position.
Move lever to Neutral position.
If engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank.
Disengage choke.
Wait one minute for automatic reset.
Replace if defective.
See Battery Maintenance.
Recharge or replace.
Visually check wiring and replace broken or frayed
wires. Tighten loose connections.
Clean spark plug(s) and check gap.
See Engine Manual.
Fill with fresh fuel. Replace fuel filter.
Fill with fresh fuel. Replace fuel filter.
Clean air filter. See Engine Manual.
Clean spark plug(s) and check gap.
See Engine Manual.
Check/add oil as required.
See Engine Manual.
Clean: engine fins, blower screen, oil cooler, and
radiator screen.
See Engine Manual.
Drain excess oil.
Replace air filter. See Engine Manual.
Open choke.
Depress pedals.
Move into drive position.
See Drive Belt Replacement.
See cause and remedy below.
Disengage parking brake.
See Brake Adjustment.
Replace the transmission filter.
See Change Transmission Oil and Filter.
Check and correct. See Check Tire Pressure.