Simplicity LEGACY XL Series User Manual

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Installation
Instructions
Hitch & Tube Group
Mfg. No. 1694545
For Legacy XL / 2027 / 2927 Series Garden Tractors
Figure 1. Contents
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Kit Contents:
Ref Part No. Qty. Description
1 1679896 1 CLAMP, Hose 6", Band Type
2 1679895 1 HOSE, Vac Col, 6 x 12
3 1930531 4 SCREW, Truss Head Phillips,
#10-32 x 1/2
4 1910531 8 WASHER, #10-32
5 1928919 4 NUT, Hex Washer Assembly,
#10-32
6 1675766 1 DECAL, Cleaning Instructions
7 1700773 1 TUBE & DECAL ASSEMBLY
(Includes Ref. No. 6)
8 1960268 4 CARRIAGE BOLT,
3/8-16 x 1-1/4
9 1724807 1 HITCH, Cross Bar
10 1725599 1 HITCH, Inner
11 1919438 6 NUT, Hex, Nylock, 3/8-16
12 1725600 2 SIDE PLATE
13 1960033 6 PIN, Hair
14 1960462 4 CAPSCREW, Hex,
1/2-13 x 2-1/2
15 1724826 4 INNER SUPPORT
16 1723163 4 SPACER
17 1916966 4 WASHER, Lock, 1/2
18 1916951 4 NUT, Hex, 1/2-13
19 1725049 4 PIN, Clevis
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
WARNING
HITCH INSTALLATION
1. Connnect the inner hitch (B, Figure 2) to the cross
bar hitch (C) using 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 carriage bolts (D)
and 3/8-16 locknuts (A).
2. Connnect the cross bar hitch (C, Figure 2) to the
side plates (E) using 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 carriage bolts (D)
and 3/8-16 locknuts (A).
Figure 2. Hitch Installation
A. Locknut,3/8-16
B. Inner Hitch
C. Cross Bar Hitch
D. Carriage Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
E. Side Plate
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B
A
C
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D
E

Simplicity LEGACY XL Series Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Type	Fabricated
Drive Type	2WD
Manufacturer	Simplicity
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Type	Lawn Tractor
Deck Material	Steel
Fuel Capacity	6 U.S. gal. (22.7 L)
Cutting Width	48-61 inches

Summary

HITCH INSTALLATION

Connect inner hitch to cross bar hitch

Connect inner hitch (B) to cross bar hitch (C) using 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 carriage bolts (D) and 3/8-16 locknuts (A).

Connect cross bar hitch to side plates

Connect cross bar hitch (C) to side plates (E) using 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 carriage bolts (D) and 3/8-16 locknuts (A).

Standard Units Installation

Install capscrews and supports for standard units

Slide capscrews through inner support, spacers, second support, and tractor frame; secure with lockwashers and nuts.

Install hitches and plate for standard units

Slide clevis pins through tractor frame, inner support, hitch & plate, and second inner support; secure with hair pin.

Units with ROPS Installation

Install capscrews and supports with ROPS

Slide capscrews through inner support, spacers, and ROPS side plate; secure with lockwashers and nuts.

Install hitches and plate with ROPS

Slide clevis pins through ROPS side plate, hitch & plate, and inner support; secure with hair pin.

Units with 3-Point Hitch Installation

Install hitches and plate with 3-Point Hitch

Slide clevis pins through 3 Point Hitch (C), and hitch & plate (A); secure with hair pins (B).

DISCHARGE TUBE ASSEMBLY

Connect and overlap flexible hose and discharge tube

Connect flexible hose (F) and clear plastic discharge tube (B), ensuring a 2" overlap.

Secure tubes with screws, washers, and locknuts

Secure tubes using truss head screws (E), washers (D), and locknuts (C), inserting screws from inside out.

Insert tube into sleeve and secure flex hose to turbo

Insert clear tube upper end into cart sleeve, slide flex hose over turbo (H) and secure with large hose clamp (G).