Simplicity 1694561 User manual

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Installation
Instructions
Lift Lever Kit
Mfg. No. 1694561
For Baron / 2400 / RD Series
Figure 1. Contents
Kit Contents:
Ref Part No. Qty. Description
1 1725959A 1 ROD & TUBE ASSEMBLY
2 1960033 1 CLIP, Hair Pin
3 1723124 1 BUTTON, Red
4 1713995 1 GRIP, Soft, Black
5 1960674 1 PUSH NUT, 1/4
6 1723321 1 SPRING, Compression
7 1725958 1 ROD, Latch
8 1721999A 1 LATCH, Lift Lever
9 1960126 1 PUSH NUT, 1/4
10 1727441A 1 LEVER ASSEMBLY
11 1927609 1 PIN, 3/8 x 1
12 1931277 2 NUT, Hex, Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
13 1708298 2 PIN, Round Head, Drilled, 3/8 x 1
14 1732511A 1 BRACKET, Mounting
15 1960074 4 CLIP, Hair Pin
16 1960585 2 CAPSCREW, Hex,5/16-18 x 1-3/4
17 1725957 2 PAD, Rubber
18 1732510A 1 SUPPORT PLATE
19 2157081 1 SPACER
20 1733693 1 LIFT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
21 1919381 2 WASHER, .34 x 1 x .13
22 1723683 2 PIN, CLEVIS
23 1724638 1 GUARD ASSY, DEFLECTOR
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This kit adds a lift lever for front mounted
attachments.
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
LIFT LEVER KIT FITS ON BARON / 2400 / RD
Product Serial Number Range
Number Requires p/n 1726404
1694328 All
1694329 All
1694346 All
1694347 All
1694384 All
1694315 00001-00999
1694481 00001-00999
1694482 00001-00999
1694483 00001-00999
1694484 00001-00999
1694485 00001-00999
1694504 00001-00999
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15
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Installation Instructions Lift Lever Kit
INSTALLATION
ALL MODELS
1. Remove mower deck as described in the Operator’s
Manual.
2. Remove 5/16-18 nuts (A, Figure 2) and 5/16-18 x 3/4
capscrews (B) which hold the right rear seat deck (C)
to the frame(D). Discard capscrews and nuts.
3. Install bracket (E, Figure 3) using new 5/16-18 x 1-
3/4 capscrews (B) and new 5/16-18 locknuts (A).
Install New Lift Shaft Assembly
MODELS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BELOW (<) 00999
1. Remove hair pin (F, Figure 5) and washer (E).
2. Remove lift rod (B) from lift shaft assembly (A).
3. Remove and discard lift shaft assembly (A). Retain
hardware.
4. Mount the new lift shaft assembly (A, Figure 6) to the
frame using four 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (C) and
5/16-18 KEPS nuts (D).
5. Connect the lift rod (B) to the lift shaft assembly (A)
using washer (E) and hair pin (F).
Figure 2. Capscrew Removal
A. Nuts, 5/16-18 C. Right Rear Seat Deck
B. Capscrews, 5/16-18 x 3/4 D. Frame
Figure 6. Install New Lift Shaft Assembly
A. Lift Shaft Assembly D. Nut, KEPS, 5/16-18
B. Lift Rod E. Washer
C. Carriage Bolts, F. Hair Pin
5/16-18 x 3/4
C
C
D
A
E
F
B
Figure 3. Bracket installation
A. Nuts, 5/16-18 (Existing) C. RIght Rear Seat Deck
B. Capscrews, D. Frame
5/16-18 x 1-3/4 (New) E. Bracket
A
D
B
C
A
D
B
C
E
Figure 5. Remove Old Lift Shaft Assembly
A. Lift Shaft Assembly D. Nut, KEPS, 5/16-18
B. Lift Rod E. Washer
C. Carriage Bolts, F. Hair Pin
5/16-18 x 3/4
C
C
D
A
E
F
B
Figure 4. Lift Lever Assembly 1726404

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Lift Lever Kit Installation Instructions
Figure 8. Install Lift lever Assembly
A. Lift Lever Assembly
B. Clevis Pin
C. Hair Pin
D. Mounting Bracket
E. Spacer
C
ALL MODELS
Install Front Attachment Lift Lever & Rod
1. Slide the lift lever assembly (A, Figure 8) on to the
end of the shaft assembly and on to the edge of the
tractor.
2. Secure to mounting bracket (D, Figure 8) using clevis
pins (B), spacer (E), and hair pins (C).
3. Slide lift rod (A, Figure 9) into the bottom hole in the
lift lever assembly (B). Secure with hair pin (C).
Install front attachment & hitch as outlined in
Operator’s Manual or Installation Instructions.
B
B
A
Edge of
Tractor
End of
Shaft
Assembly
D
Install New Lift Shaft Assembly
BARON 2007 AND NEWER MODELS
1. Slide Lift Shaft Assy (A, Figure 7) into key-slotted
hole (existing - attached to frame (B)) aligning key in
Lift Shaft Assy (A) with key slot in hole (B).
2 Rotate the Lift Shaft Assy (C) 180 degree to the right
to secure the Lift Shaft Assy in place.
A
B
C
Figure 7. Install Lift lever Assembly
A. Lift Lever Assembly
B. Existing hole
C. Rotate Lift Lever Assembly 180 Degrees
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Installation Instructions Lift Lever Kit
Form No. 1726469-01
Rev. 11/2006
Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group
Copyright © 2006 Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, WI USA. All Rights Reserved
TP 200-4020-01-AT-SMN
MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
Install Mower Deck
1. Remove Lift Lever Assembly (A, Figure 8).
2. Install mower deck as described in Operator’s
Manual or Dealer Setup Instructions.
B
Figure 9. Install Lift Rod
A. Lift Rod C. Hair Pin
B. Lift Lever Assembly
A
C
Install Support Assembly
1. Hang support plate (A, Figure 10) onto shaft assem-
bly (B).
2. The post on the support plate (A) fits between the
clamp support (C) and hitch assembly (D). See Sub-
Frame Hitch Installation Instructions for details on
installing sub frame.
B
A
C
Figure 10. Install Support Plate
A. Support Plate C. Clamp Support
B. Shaft Assembly D. Hitch Assembly
Figure 11. Install Support Plate
A. Deflector Guard Assy C. Washer
B. Clevis Pin D. Hair Pin
Install Deflector Guard
1. Install Deflector Guard Assy (A, Figure 11) using
Clevis Pins (B), Washers (C), and Hair Pins (D) as
shown.
A
B
C
D