Simplicity 1694376 User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 04/2003
2005 Rapid
Series Lawn Tractor & Mower Deck
TP 400-3825-00-RG-UV
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17HP Tractors
1694376 2005 Rapid, 17HP Hydro (CE)
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Mower Decks
1694377 40" Mower Deck (CE)

Table Of Content
s
Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
TRACTOR / MOWER DECK COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame Group ......................................................................................................................... 4
Steering Group ...................................................................................................................... 6
Engine & Electric Clutch - 17HP Briggs & Stratton ................................................................ 8
Transmission Group .............................................................................................................. 12
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z Transaxle .............................................. 14
Controls Group ...................................................................................................................... 20
Electrical Group ..................................................................................................................... 22
Hood, Dash & Fuel Tank Group ............................................................................................ 24
Seat & Seat Deck Group ....................................................................................................... 26
Wheels & Tires Group ...........................................................................................................28
Decals Group - Safety & Common ........................................................................................ 30
40" Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm & Hitch Group ................................................................... 32
40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar ............................................................... 34
40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades ........................................................................ 38

Frame Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Insert Must
Face Out
1
4
3
5
8
6
7
21
14
10
10
11
9
10
12
9
12
20
15
19
21
18
18
17 16
13
2
18
3
985858
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Frame Group
Footnotes
1 1723077 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 1715015 1 PLUG, Hole
3 1714418 1 PAD, Footrest RH
4 1714417 1 PAD, Footrest LH
5 1704351 12 FASTENER, Panel
6 1935255 4 NUT, Speed 5/16-18
7 1930591 4 SCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
8 1723021 1 WRAPPER ASSEMBLY, Hydro
9 1920328 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2
10 1918431 3 WASHER, 1/2
11 1709235 1 SPACER
12 1930644 2 NUT, Hex , 1/2-13
13 1721013 1 CARRIER ASSEMBLY, Hydro
14 1717286 1 SPACER
15 1717424 1 BAR, Torsion
16 960641 1 NUT, Hex Lock Aluminum Insert, 3/8-16
17 1924356 1 WASHER, 3/8
18 176440 6 BUSHING, 3/4, Nylon
19 1719868 1 SPACER
20 1719869 1 HITCH, Hook "J"
21 1960614 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Steering Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Note: See
Wheels & Tires
Group
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
14
18
14
7
16
7
13
7
17
985576B
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Steering Group
Footnotes
1 1713841 1 STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, (Includes Ref. No. 2)
2 1714097 1 CAP, Steering Wheel
3 1714400 1 TUBE, Flex
4 1960540 1 PIN, Spring, 5/16 x 2-1/2
5 1719472 1 SHAFT ASSEMBLY, Steering
6 1931350 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1
7 1960114 4 WASHER, 3/4
8 1928352 2 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
9 1920415 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
10 1922611 1 WASHER, 3/8
11 1713375 1 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
12 1713469 1 DRAG LINK
13 1930645 3 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16
14 1611710 4 KLIPRING
15 1721472 1 ARM, Steering, LH
16 1960160 2 WASHER, 3/4
17 1721542 2 SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
18 1713791 2 SPACER
19 1919314 1 PIN, Cotter, 3/16 x 1-1/4
20 1713454 1 TIE ROD
21 1721473 1 ARM, Steering, RH
22 1960268 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
23 1931335 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1
24 1710437 1 SPACER
25 1935048 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18
26 1664847 2 CAPSCREW, Taptite Hex Washer Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4
27 1666001 1 BUSHING
28 176440 1 BUSHING
29 1703508 1 PLATE, Steering, Mounting
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Engine & Electric Clutch - 17HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
RH Rear
RH Front
LH Front & LH Rear
12
17
2
3
16
19
11
10
9
8
6
7
16
13
25
26
29 28
27
25
33
36
41
1
44
39
42
43
46
45
4
5
15 14
47
35
34
30
31
32
37
38
39
40
12
22
20
21 23
24
18
E985943
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Engine & Electric Clutch - 17HP Briggs & Stratton
Footnotes
1 1708405 1 VALVE, Shut Off
2 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, External Tooth 3/8
3 916950 1 NUT, Hex 3/8-16
4 1723212 1 SEAL, Foam
5 * 1 ENGINE, 17HP B&S INTEK, Domestic, Model 31F770, Type 0110
5 * 1 ENGINE, 17HP B&S INTEK, Export, Model 31F777, Type 0111
6 173206 1 FUEL FILTER
7 960112 2 CLAMP
8 1718678 1 HOSE, 12" Long
9 1715897 1 KNOB, Slot
10 1960498 2 CAPSCREW, Hex 1/4-14 x 5/8
11 1707388 1 CONTROL, Throttle Cable
12 1704419 2 STOP, Belt
13 1930598 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
14 905100 1 KEY
15 1723497 1 PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY, Engine
16 1933263 2 WASHER
17 960361 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 2
18 1723213 1 SEAL, Foam
19 1708537 1 SLEEVE, Clutch Anchor
20 1717664 1 CLUTCH, Electric, OGURA
21 1708264 1 WASHER, Hex, Special
22 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
23 960631 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-20 x 3
24 1701011 1 TIE, Wire
25 1935255 4 NUT, Speed 5/16-18
26 1717993 1 DUCT, Muffler, Lower
27 1930595 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
28 1705248 2 PIVOT
29 1705249 2 SPACER
30 1723337 1 INSULATION, LH (Export)
31 1921333 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1
32 1919381 1 WASHER, 5/16
33 1930591 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock 5/16-18 x 3/4
34 1723338 1 INSULATION, RH (Export)
35 1723336 1 INSULATION, Foam, 6 x 11-3/8 (Export)
36 1715006 1 DUCT, Muffler Upper, Domestic
36 1723086 1 DUCT, Muffler Upper, Export
37 1715509 1 STRAP, Torque (Export)
38 1919326 1 WASHER, 5/16
* See your local Briggs & Stratton dealer / distributor for parts and service.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Engine & Electric Clutch - 17HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
RH Rear
RH Front
LH Front & LH Rear
12
17
2
3
16
19
11
10
9
8
6
7
16
13
25
26
29 28
27
25
33
36
41
1
44
39
42
43
46
45
4
5
15 14
47
35
34
30
31
32
37
38
39
40
12
22
20
21 23
24
18
E985943
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Engine & Electric Clutch - 17HP Briggs & Stratton
Footnotes
39 1917356 2 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 (Export)
40 1917372 1 NUT, Hex 5/16-18 (Export)
41 1924856 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
42 1927428 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite,1/4-20 x 3/8
43 1717429 1 MUFFLER, Domestic
43 1723408 1 MUFFLER, Export
44 1936228 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4
45 1720567 1 PIPE, Exhaust
46 1650670 1 GASKET, Ehaust
47 1720204 1 WIRE ASSEMBLY, B&S, Domestic
47 1723275 1 WIRE ASSEMBLY, B&S, Export
* See your local Briggs & Stratton dealer / distributor for parts and service.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Transmission Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Wheels & Tires in
Miscellaneous Group.
See Frame Group
See Frame Group
See Engine
Group
Part of
frame.
16
19
24
23
11
23
29
18
19
17
8
1
428
4
7
3
4
28
26
27
4
5
6
4
8
7
2
25
21
21
22
20
30
31
32
35
13
14
15
10
11
12
9
985852
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission Group
Footnotes
1 1931335 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1
2 1721097 1 ROD, Hydro Control
3 1919438 1 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 5/16-18
4 1919326 5 WASHER, 5/16
5 1960541 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4
6 1721007 1 STOP, Belt
7 1917372 2 NUT, Hex 5/16-18
8 1917356 2 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
9 1724313 1 PULLEY
10 1960585 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
11 1724315 1 LOCKWASHER
12 1724312 1 SPLINE COLLAR
13 1721130 1 V-BELT, Drive
14 1724314 1 FAN
15 1718076 3 "E" RING
16 1721005 1 ROD, Hydro Bypass
17 1918447 1 PIN, Cotter
18 1686876 1 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY
19 1931277 4 NUT, Hex Flange, 5/16-18
20 1717749 2 KEY, 3/16 x 2
21 960202 4 WASHER, 3/4
22 1717451 6 SPACER
23 1960586 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2
24 1717427 1 ANCHOR, Torsion Bar, LH
25 960551 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2
26 1921333 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1
27 1921977 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
28 1703900 2 SPACER
29 1717428 1 ANCHOR, Torsion Bar, RH
30 1918451 2 PIN, Cotter
31 1720998 1 ROD, Brake
32 1960585 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z Transaxle
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
SEALSIDE;OUTER
PLATE OF SMALLERINNER DIA.
SHOULD CONTACT PISTONS.
THICKER PLATE
11
17
15
19
12 14
16
13
24
21
25
23
20
22
26
27
33
31 35
28
34
30
32
29
36
37
43
41
45
38
44
40
42
39
46
48
53
49
55
49
54
51
52
50
56
57
58
66
59
64 65
67 71
68
69
1
7
5
2
8
4
6
3
10
9
66
23
18
27
27
37
43
45
44
51
50
47
74
79
84
82
7470
8383
21
20
17
55 54
56
77
76
81
62 60
61
63
80
7475
78
72
73
1721020
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z Transaxle
Footnotes
1 1724316 1 SNAP RING
2 1724313 1 PULLEY D
3 1724315 1 LOCK WASHER
4 1724312 2 SPLINE COLLAR
5 1724314 1 FAN
6 1718076 3 RING E 15
7 1724291 1 PUMP SHAFT
8 1724283 1 SEAL TC 153507
9 1708650 1 RING, SNAP C 35
10 1718083 1 BEARING 6202C3
11 1724282 1 SEALING CAP 30
12 1724279 2 K50 MAGNET
13 1724280 1 HOLDER MAGNET
14 1718052 1 VENT VALVE 15
15 1724310 1 PIN 5*32
16 1724306 1 ARM BRAKE
17 1724311 2 PIN SPRING 4*16
18 1708690 2 O-RING 1A P12
19 1724308 1 RETURN SPRING B
20 1720814 2 BUSHING 19.05
21 1718111 2 SEAL 19*32*8
22 1724307 1 SHAFT BRAKE
23 1724305 1 SHOE BRAKE
24 1724309 1 ACTUATOR BRAKE
25 1724351 1 CENTER CASE E CMP
26 1718070 1 PIN 3*9.8
27 1720805 3 BOLT 10*75
28 1718071 1 FILTER K50 SNP
29 1718084 1 WASHER 12*24*1
30 1724292 1 CYLINDER BLOCK
31 1718078 1 BEARING 51106
32 1718077 1 HOUSING
33 1724293 1 SHAFT MOTOR
34 1708672 1 RING, SNAP S 15
35 1718083 1 BEARING 6202C3U
36 1724294 1 MOTOR GEAR
37 1720439 2 WASHER 12*32*3.2
38 1724301 1 REDUCTION GEAR
39 1724299 1 COLLAR, FINAL P
40 1724302 1 FINAL PINION
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z Transaxle
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
SEALSIDE;OUTER
PLATE OF SMALLERINNER DIA.
SHOULD CONTACT PISTONS.
THICKER PLATE
11
17
15
19
12 14
16
13
24
21
25
23
20
22
26
27
33
31 35
28
34
30
32
29
36
37
43
41
45
38
44
40
42
39
46
48
53
49
55
49
54
51
52
50
56
57
58
66
59
64 65
67 71
68
69
1
7
5
2
8
4
6
3
10
9
66
23
18
27
27
37
43
45
44
51
50
47
74
79
84
82
7470
8383
21
20
17
55 54
56
77
76
81
62 60
61
63
80
7475
78
72
73
1721020
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z Transaxle
Footnotes
41 1724300 1 REDUCTION SHAFT
42 1724303 1 AXLE SHAFT L
43 1718110 2 BUSHING
44 1718112 2 THRUST WASHER
45 1718113 2 RING 17
46 1724297 2 DIFF PINION
47 1724298 1 FINAL GEAR
48 1724304 1 AXLE SHAFT R
49 1707789 14 SCREW, TAPPING 8*30
50 1724323 2 WASHER, SEAL 8
51 1724324 2 SCREW, CAP 8*12
52 1724284 2 TAPPING SCREW 8*55
53 1727278 1 LOWER HOUSING
54 1724287 2 IDS SPRING
55 1724288 2 BALL 3/16
56 1724286 2 IDS VALVE 1.0
57 1724311 1 SPRING PIN 6.0A*36
58 1724349 1 COTTER PIN
59 1724343 1 CONTROL SHAFT
60 1724345 1 SP (TORSION
61 1724346 1 CONTROL ARM E
62 1724348 1 JERKY PLATE
63 1724344 1 FULCRUM (ECCENTRICIT
64 1724289 1 CYLINDER BLOCK
65 1724290 1 SPRING (PUMP)
66 1718088 1 THRUST PLATE
67 1718086 1 BEARING K81105
68 1718087 1 THRUST PLATE
69 1720426 1 SWASH PLATE CMP.
70 1718089 2 THRUST METAL
71 1718061 1 RING 10
72 1708684 1 SPRING 25
73 1724318 1 OIL SEAL 16*22*03
74 1724317 1 UPPER HOUSING
75 1718098 2 O-RING 1A P14
76 1708689 1 WASHER, 12
77 1708692 1 NUT 12
78 1718100 1 PIN, ROLL 6*40
79 1724347 1 CONTROL LEVER
80 1720418 1 LEVER BYPASS
81 1720421 1 PIN 3.0A*20
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z Transaxle
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
SEALSIDE;OUTER
PLATE OF SMALLERINNER DIA.
SHOULD CONTACT PISTONS.
THICKER PLATE
11
17
15
19
12 14
16
13
24
21
25
23
20
22
26
27
33
31 35
28
34
30
32
29
36
37
43
41
45
38
44
40
42
39
46
48
53
49
55
49
54
51
52
50
56
57
58
66
59
64 65
67 71
68
69
1
7
5
2
8
4
6
3
10
9
66
23
18
27
27
37
43
45
44
51
50
47
74
79
84
82
7470
8383
21
20
17
55 54
56
77
76
81
62 60
61
63
80
7475
78
72
73
1721020
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z Transaxle
Footnotes
82 1707839 1 SPRING PIN 3*16
83 1708691 2 O-RING 1A P10A
84 1724281 1 SHAFT (BYPASS)
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Controls Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Connect to Top
of Frame
Connect to
Lanced Notch
in Top of Frame
See
Transmission
Group
Part of
Frame
1
2
14
13
12
11
23
24
19
25
6
26
27
22
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
30
29
28
34
33
32
31
27
26
18
16 15
17
19
20
19
21
2415
985945
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