Simplicity 5600081 User manual

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© Copyright 2006 Briggs & Stratton. All Rights Reserved.
5100845
Rev. 09/2006
TP 200-7309-00-SK-SMN
WARNING
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface and engage the
parking brake. Disengage the PTO switch, turn off
the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the cutting height pin and lower the
attachment lift to its lowest position.
3. Pull the belt tension release lever (A, Figure 2)
towards the rear of the machine to release tension
on the mower belt. Secure the lever in the guard
notch (B) and remove the mower belt from the PTO
pulley (C, Figure 1).
4. Pull the hair pins (C & D, Figure 3) and disconnect
the deck leveling links (I & J). Pull the hair pin and
disconnect the roller bar connecting rod (M). Pull
and turn the rod locks (A, B, E & F) to release the
rod ends.
5. Lift to front of the deck using a 2 x 4 as a lever, pull
the handle (G) forward to release the front hangers
rod ends (H), then push rearward to release the rear
rod ends.
6. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the
mower deck out from under right side of the unit.
Installation
Instructions
Idler Arm Replacement Kit
Part Nos. 5600081 & 5600082
For 2006 Simplicity Champion Models (5600081), and 2006 Snapper &
Massey Consumer Z Models (5600082)
Kit Contents:
Part No. Qty. Description
Simplicity Models Kit P/N: 5600081
5400398C 1 Idler Arm, - Orange
5402172C 1 Spring Anchor Bracket, - Orange
5400402C 1 Idler Tension Mount, - Orange
5023156 1 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” Flange
5025392 1 Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nylock Flange
5025394 2 Nut, 3/8-18 Hex Nylock Flange
Snapper and Massey Models Kit P/N: 5600082
5400398D 1 Idler Arm, - Red
5400172D 1 Spring Anchor Bracket, - Red
5400402D 1 Idler Tension Mount, - Red
5023156 1 Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” Flange
5025392 1 Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nylock Flange
5025394 2 Nut, 3/8-18 Hex Nylock Flange
Figure 2. Release Belt Tension
A. Belt Tension Release Lever
B. Guard Notch
A
B
Figure 1. Mower Belt Routing
A. Arbor Pulleys
B. Back-Side Idlers
C. PTO Pulley
D. Belt Tension Release Lever
A
A
A
C
D
B
Figure 3. Mower Installation & Removal
A. Left Front Rod Lock
B. Right Front Rod Lock
C. Left Leveling Link Hair Pin
D. Right Leveling Link Hair Pin
E. Left Rear Rod Lock
F. Right Rear Rod Lock
G. Handle
H. Front Hanger Rod Ends
I. Left Leveling Link
J. Right Leveling Link
K. Left Rear Lift Rod
L. Right Rear Lift Rod
M. Roller Bar Connecting Rod (select models)
B
A
E
F
J
C
D
L
H
G
H
I
K
M

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Installation Instructions Idler Arm Replacement Kit
Figure 5. Correct Positioning Of The Spring Anchor
A. 5/16-18 Nylock Flange Nut
B. New Spring Anchor
C. Idler Spring
D. 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” Flange Bolt
B
A
7. Remove the mower belt. Remove the belt tension
release lever (A, Figure 2) from the guard notch to
release the tension on the spring.
8. On the center spindle, remove the 5/16-18 x 1-1/2”
bolt (A, Figure 4), spacer (B), and 5/16-18 hex nylock
flange nut (C) that secures the spring anchor (D) to
the spindle. Disconnect the idler spring that connects
to the idler arm and the spring anchor. Retain the
idler spring, and the nut. Discard the bolt, the spacer,
and the spring anchor.
9. Remove the spindle flange bolt (E) that secures the
spindle to the mower deck and reinstall the spindle
flange bolt in the hole that the 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” bolt
was removed from. Torque the spindle flange bolt to
14-18 ft. lbs (19-24 Nm.).
10. To remove the existing idler arm assembly: Loosen
the two 3/8-16 hex nylock flange nuts (H, Figure 6)
that secure the idler tension mount arm (G).
Remove the idler tension mount arm, the .39 x .75 x
.38 spacer (J), the 3/8 SAE washer (B), the idler
pulleys (F), the .39 x 1.00 x .88 spacer (I), the .39 x
.625 x 1.15 spacer (E), and the idler arm assembly
(D). Discard only the idler tension mount arm and the
idler arm.
11. Install the new idler arm (D, Figure 7) and the new
idler tension mount arm (G) exactly as shown in
Figure 7. Tighten the 3/8-16 flange nut (H) and the
3/8-16 x 3-1/2” bolt (A) first and then tighten the 3/8-
16 flange nut (H) and the 3/8-16 x 2-3/4” bolt (C).
The 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 bolt will position itself in the slot
on the idler tension mount arm.
12. Connect the idler spring (C, Figure 5) to the idler arm
and the new spring anchor (B). Install the new spring
anchor in the hole that you removed the spindle
flange bolt from in Step 9 with the new 5/16-18 x 1-
1/4 flange bolt (D) and 5/16-18 hex nylock flange nut
(A) and tighten.
13. Pull the lever (A, Figure 2) towards the rear of the
machine. Secure the lever in the guard notch (B).
14. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the
mower under the unit.
15. Install the leveling links and hair pins (I, J, C & D,
Figure 3)
16. Lift the rear of the mower and install the rear lift rods
(K & L) and secure with the rear rod locks (E & F).
17. Install the roller bar connecting rod and hair pin (M).
18. Lift to front of the deck using a 2 x 4 as a lever, pull
the handle (G) to align the front hanger rod ends (H)
with the slots and secure with the front rod locks (A
& B).
19. Install the belt as shown in Figure 1.
20. Reapply tension to the mower deck belt by removing
the belt tension lever (A, Figure 1) from the guard
notch. Make sure the belt is seated properly in all
pulleys.
Figure 4. Incorrect Positioning Of The Spring
Anchor
A. 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” Bolt
B. Spacer
C. 5/16-18 Hex Nylock Flange Nut
D. Spring Anchor
E. Spindle Flange Bolt
F. Idler Spring
C
B
E
D
A
F
C
D

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Installation Instructions Idler Arm Replacement Kit
AA
BB
C
D
E
G
H
B
J
B
F
I
BF
Figure 6. Remove the Old Idler Arm
A. 3/8-16 x 3-1/2” Bolt
B. 3/8 SAE Washer
C. 3/8-16 x 2-3/4” Bolt
D. Old Idler Arm
E. .39 x 1.00 x .88 Bushing
F. Idler Pulley
G. Old Idler Tension Mount Arm
H. 3/8-16 Nylock Flange Nut
I. .39 x .625 x 1.15 Bushing
J. .39 x .75 x .38 Bushing
Figure 7. Installing the New Idler Arm
A. 3/8-16 x 3-1/2” Bolt
B. 3/8 SAE Washer
C. 3/8-16 x 2-3/4” Bolt
D. New Idler Arm
E. .39 x 1.00 x .88 Bushing
F. Idler Pulley
G. New Idler Tension Mount Arm
H. 3/8-16 Nylock Flange Nut
I. .39 x .625 x 1.15 Bushing
J. .39 x .75 x .38 Bushing
C
D
E
G
H
B
J
B
F
I
BF