Simplicity 2003 Rapid Series User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 02/2003
2003 Rapid
Series Lawn Tractor & Mower Deck
TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV
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Mower Decks
1694338 40" Mower Deck

Table Of Content
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Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
TRACTOR / MOWER DECK COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame & Front Axle Group .................................................................................................... 2
Steering Group ...................................................................................................................... 4
Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton ................................................................................ 6
Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q .................................................................................. 8
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle .............................................. 12
Lift Group ............................................................................................................................... 18
Controls Group ...................................................................................................................... 20
Cruise Control Group ............................................................................................................ 22
Electrical Group ..................................................................................................................... 24
Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group ............................................................................................... 28
Hopper Group ........................................................................................................................ 30
Mulching Group ..................................................................................................................... 34
Wheels & Tires Group ...........................................................................................................36
Decals Group ........................................................................................................................ 38
40" Mower Deck - Belt Idle Arm & Hitch ................................................................................ 40
40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar ............................................................... 42
40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blade .......................................................................... 46

Frame & Front Axle Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
150 ft. lbs.
(202 Nm)
Torque to
150 ft. lbs.
(202 Nm)
Torque to
22-40 ft. lbs.
(30-54 Nm)
Torque to
13 ft. lbs.
Service Kit
1686943
Torque to
50-57 ft. lbs.
(48-56 Nm)
Torque to
22-40 ft. lbs.
(30-54 Nm)
Torque to
55-60 ft. lbs.
(74-81 Nm)
11 17
15
19
12
18
14
16
13
20
21
27
25
22
29
24
26
23
1
7
5
9
2
8
46
3
10
2
15
18
20
30
1
1
1
28
29
29 29
31
32
33
33
33
34
35
36
37 38
985880
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Frame & Front Axle Group
Footnotes
1 1930645 7 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16
2 1960035 2 WASHER
3 960646 1 NUT, Hex Flange, 5/8-11
4 1722212 1 PLATE, Axle
5 1724081 1 TOWER & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
6 1923683 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 3/4
7 1723528 1 SUPPORT
8 1664847 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4
9 1721572 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
10 960645 1 CAPSCREW, 5/8-11 x 3-1/2
11 1933260 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 x 3/4
12 1722541 1 LINK, Drag
13 1919262 1 NUT, Hex Jam, 1/2-20
14 1922755 1 WASHER
15 1960103 2 WASHER
16 1702779 1 JOINT, Ball
17 1708236 1 SPACER
18 1931350 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1
19 1722626 1 ROD, Tie
20 1611705 2 SPACER
21 1722200 1 AXEL ASSEMBLY, w/ LH Spindle (Includes Ref. Nos. 21, 35, 36 & 43)
22 1930650 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 7/16-14
23 1931352 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
24 1721918 1 HOOK, "J"
25 1927531 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-14 x 2, GR8
26 1721805 1 BUMPER, Black, Steel, Standard
26 1723502 1 BUMPER, Chrome, Optional
27 1960086 4 SCREW, Torx Head, 5/16-18 x 7/8
28 1721752 1 SPACER
29 1721682 6 BUSHING
30 1919394 1 WASHER
31 932577 1 REAINING RING
32 1722199 1 SPINDLE, RH
33 1704314 1 FITTING, Lube
34 923485 1 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 7/8, GR8
35 1663151 1 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
36 1725113 1 HUB & ARM ASSEMBLY
37 1724264 1 SPINDLE, RH
38 930671 1 KEY, Woodruff
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Steering Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
36-44 ft/lbs
(49-59 Nm.)
Bearing mounts
below frame.
Slide pinion into
gear before
tightening nuts.
Steering cap
snaps over
steering wheel.
Torque to
19.5 ft/lbs
(26 Nm.)
Torque to
11 ft/lbs
(15 Nm.)
11
17
15
19
12
18
14
16
13
1
5
9
2
8
4
6
3
10
7
5
7
7
20
21
986091
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Steering Group
Footnotes
1 1722318 1 STEERING WHEEL, Straight Shaft
2 1722319 1 CAP-STEERING WHEEL
3 1960540 1 PIN, Spring
4 1722749 1 COVER, Black Rubber
5 176440 2 BUSHING
6 1721736 1 PLATE, Mounting Steering
7 1960114 6 WASHER
8 1933260 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 3/8-16 x 3/4
9 1931211 2 NUT, Hex Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
10 1722459 1 BEARING
11 1722461 1 SPACER
12 1724470 1 GEAR & SHAFT ASSEMBLY
13 1960032 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
14 1930645 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16
15 1664847 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4
16 1723604 1 SHAFT ASSEMBLY
17 1919314 1 PIN, Cotter
18 1931317 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 1/4-20 x 3/4
19 928372 2 NUT, Hex,1/4-20
20 1611710 1 RING, Clipring Extension
21 1960518 2 NUT, Push
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Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
18 ft/lbs.
Tie clutch wire
to spring away
from pulley.
Torque to
45-50 ft/lbs.
Torque to
19-23 ft/lbs.
Note:
Orentation
of All Keys
RH Rear
18
21
20
15
19
17
16
23
22
29
30
24
28
26
25
4
9
14
6
8
10
7
13
27
16
30
32
2
1
3
15
31
12
11
5
27
986012
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton
Footnotes
1 1721706 1 MUFFLER
2 * 2 GASKET
3 * 4 CAPSCREW
4 1723165 1 HOSE, Oil Drain
5 1722779 1 DECAL, 18HP
6 * 1 ENGINE, 18 HP Briggs & Stratton INTEK TWIN, Model 406777, Type
0162E1
7 1719847 1 SEAL, Circle
8 1722388 1 BULKHEAD
9 1925003 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1/2
10 1721950 1 CONTROL, Throttle Double 39" Long w/Knobs
11 1701011 1 TIE
12 934683 2 CLIP, Wire
13 960112 2 CLAMP, Hose Type E
14 1718678 1 HOSE, 58" Long
15 1722392 2 SHIELD
16 1929000 8 SCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8
17 1708264 1 NUT, Special
18 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
19 1960648 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-20 x 2-3/4
20 1720532 1 CLUTCH, Electric, OGURA
21 1722288 1 PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY, 4-1/2 OD
22 1720463 1 KEY
23 932747 1 TIE
24 930598 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
25 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, External Tooth, 3/8
26 1722414 1 SHIELD, Muffler Bottom
27 1960368 8 NUT, Speed,1/4-20
28 1722389 1 DUCT, Muffler Top
29 1935255 2 NUT, Speed, 5/16-18
30 1960295 8 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock1/4-20 x 5/8
31 1924856 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
32 1722390 1 DUCT, Muffler Extension
* See your local Briggs & Stratton distributor for parts and service.
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Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Rear frame
hitch
See Control
Group
Spring to be compressed
to 2.50" - 2.62" (6.4cm -
6.7 cm)when
brake is locked.
11
17
15
19
12
18
14
16
13
20 21
27
25
29
22
28
24
26
23
30
37
35
39
32
38
34
36
33
40
41
46
45
42
31
44
9
43
1
7
9
2
8
4, 5
6
3
10
32
15
9
10
7
26
26
26
26
27
21
32
32
10
10
21
32
6
13
986231
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q
Footnotes
1 1920397 2 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 1/4-20
2 1960654 2 SCREW, Phillips Head, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4
3 1704351 15 FASTENER, Panel
4 1722173 1 PAD, Footrest, RH
5 1722174 1 PAD, Footrest, LH
6 176440 2 BUSHING
7 1667812 2 SPACER
8 174561 1 PULLEY, 3" OD
9 1919439 3 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 3/8-16
10 1924940 3 WASHER
11 1723035 1 SUPPORT, Transmission, RH
12 1723037 1 BRACKET, Chute
13 1931355 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4
14 1921176 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 1-1/4
15 1960170 2 WASHER
16 1724578 1 DRAWBAR
17 1916966 1 LOCKWASHER, 1/2
18 1916951 1 NUT, Hex 1/2-13
19 174497 1 PULLEY, 4" OD
20 1931350 4 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1
21 1919438 6 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 5/16-18
22 1723036 1 SUPPORT, Transmisson, LH
23 927794 2 RING, “E”
24 1723234 1 ROD, Free Wheel
25 1922127 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4
26 1722460 5 PIN, Quick
27 1960141 2 WASHER
28 1723042 1 STRAP, Torque
29 1931333 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4
30 1721022 1 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, K46Q
31 1960636 1 NUT, Hex KEPS, 5/16-18
32 1919326 9 WASHER
33 1923141 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4
34 1723045 1 ROD
35 1723038 1 SHAFT ASSEMBLY
36 1666697 1 SPACER
37 1723268 1 V-BELT, Drive
38 1723043 1 ARM & PIN ASSEMBLY
39 1921333 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1
40 1723090 1 ROD
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Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Rear frame
hitch
See Control
Group
Spring to be compressed
to 2.50" - 2.62" (6.4cm -
6.7 cm)when
brake is locked.
11
17
15
19
12
18
14
16
13
20 21
27
25
29
22
28
24
26
23
30
37
35
39
32
38
34
36
33
40
41
46
45
42
31
44
9
43
1
7
9
2
8
4, 5
6
3
10
32
15
9
10
7
26
26
26
26
27
21
32
32
10
10
21
32
6
13
986231
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q
Footnotes
41 1918447 1 PIN, Cotter
42 1922755 1 WASHER
43 1723267 1 BRACKET & PIN ASSEMBLY
44 8191045 1 SPRING, Compression
45 1960103 1 WASHER
46 1960637 4 NUT, Hex KEPS, 3/8-16
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
SEAL SIDE; OUTER
PLATEOF SMALLER INNER DIA.
SHOULD CONTACTPISTONS.
THICKER PLATE
11
17
15
19
12
18
14
16
13
20
21
27
25
29
22
28
24
26
30
31
37
35 39
32
38
34
36
33
40
41
47
45
49
42
48
44
46
43
50
52
57
56
59
53
58
55
56
54
60
61
67
65
70
62
68 64
66
63
69
71
77
75
79
72
78
74
76
73
80
1
7
5
2
8
4
6
3
10
9
6
6
16
20 23
23
1
31
31
41
47
49
48
55
54
51
81
87
85
82
84
86 83
74 79
83
25
24
1721022
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle
Footnotes
1 1724316 2 SNAP RING
2 1724313 1 PULLEY
3 1724315 1 LOCK WASHER
4 1724314 1 FAN
5 1724312 2 SPLINE COLLAR
6 1718076 3 RING, "E"
7 1724291 1 PUMP SHAFT
8 1724283 1 SEAL
9 1708650 1 RING, Snap
10 1718083 1 BEARING
11 1724282 1 SEALING CAP
12 1724279 2 MAGNET
13 1724337 1 HOLDER, MAGNET
14 1718052 1 VENT VALVE
15 1724334 1 RESERVOIR TANK
16 1724336 2 MINIATURE CLAMP
17 1724339 1 SUPPORT
18 1724335 1 TUBE
19 1724310 1 PIN
20 1720421 1 PIN
21 1724306 1 ARM, Brake
22 1724308 1 RETURN SPRING
23 1708690 2 "O" RING
24 1720814 2 BUSHING
25 1718111 2 SEAL
26 1724307 1 SHAFT, BRAKE
27 1724309 1 ACTUATOR, Brake
28 1724305 1 SHOE, BRAKE
29 1724340 1 CENTER CASE, Complete
30 1718070 1 PIN
31 1720805 3 BOLT
32 1724341 1 FILTER K55
33 1718084 1 WASHER
34 1724292 1 CYLINDER BLOCK
35 1718078 1 BEARING
36 1718077 1 HOUSING
37 1724293 1 SHAFT MOTOR
38 1708672 1 RING, Snap
39 1718083 1 BEARING
40 1724294 1 MOTOR GEAR
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
SEAL SIDE; OUTER
PLATEOF SMALLER INNER DIA.
SHOULD CONTACTPISTONS.
THICKER PLATE
11
17
15
19
12
18
14
16
13
20
21
27
25
29
22
28
24
26
30
31
37
35 39
32
38
34
36
33
40
41
47
45
49
42
48
44
46
43
50
52
57
56
59
53
58
55
56
54
60
61
67
65
70
62
68 64
66
63
69
71
77
75
79
72
78
74
76
73
80
1
7
5
2
8
4
6
3
10
9
6
6
16
20 23
23
1
31
31
41
47
49
48
55
54
51
81
87
85
82
84
86 83
74 79
83
25
24
1721022
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle
Footnotes
41 1720439 2 WASHER
42 1724301 1 REDUCTION GEAR
43 1724299 1 COLLAR, Final
44 1724302 1 FINAL PINION
45 1724300 1 REDUCTION SHAFT
46 1724303 1 AXLE SHAFT
47 1718110 2 BUSHING
48 1718112 2 THRUST WASHER
49 1718113 2 RING
50 1724297 2 DIFF PINION
51 1724298 1 FINAL GEAR
52 1724304 1 AXLE SHAFT
53 1707789 14 SCREW, Tapping
54 1724323 2 WASHER, Seal
55 1724324 2 SCREW, Cap
56 1724284 2 TAPPING SCREW
57 1724278 1 LOWER HOUSING
58 1724287 2 IDS SPRING
59 1724288 2 BALL
60 1724286 2 IDS VALVE
61 1724345 1 SPRING, Torsion
62 1724346 1 CONTROL ARM E
63 1724348 1 JERKY PLATE
64 1724349 1 COTTER PIN
65 1724311 2 PIN, SPRING
66 1724343 1 CONTROL SHAFT
67 1724344 1 FULCRUM, Eccentric
68 1724289 1 CYLINDER BLOCK
69 1724290 1 SPRING, Pump
70 1718088 1 THRUST PLATE
71 1718086 1 BEARING
72 1718087 1 THRUST PLATE
73 1720426 1 SWASH PLATE COMPLETE
74 1724342 2 THRUST METAL
75 1718061 1 RING
76 1708684 1 SPRING
77 1724350 1 UPPER HOUSING
78 1724318 1 OIL SEAL
79 1701879 2 "O" RING
80 1708689 1 WASHER
81 1708692 1 NUT
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
SEAL SIDE; OUTER
PLATEOF SMALLER INNER DIA.
SHOULD CONTACTPISTONS.
THICKER PLATE
11
17
15
19
12
18
14
16
13
20
21
27
25
29
22
28
24
26
30
31
37
35 39
32
38
34
36
33
40
41
47
45
49
42
48
44
46
43
50
52
57
56
59
53
58
55
56
54
60
61
67
65
70
62
68 64
66
63
69
71
77
75
79
72
78
74
76
73
80
1
7
5
2
8
4
6
3
10
9
6
6
16
20 23
23
1
31
31
41
47
49
48
55
54
51
81
87
85
82
84
86 83
74 79
83
25
24
1721022
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle
Footnotes
82 1724338 1 SHAFT, Bypass
83 1708691 2 "O" RING
84 1707839 1 SPRING PIN
85 1720418 1 LEVER, Bypass
86 1724347 1 CONTROL LEVER
87 1718100 1 PIN, Roll
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Lift Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Install into left hand
side of lower dash.
Note: Models
With out Cruise
2
15
12
11
13
7
5
9
8
4
6
10
17
18
14
3
1
19
12
2
16
986290
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