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
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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.:
4
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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.:
5
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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.:
6
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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.:
7
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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.:
8
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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.:
9
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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.:
10
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