Simplicity 2006 Rapid User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 12/2007
2006 Rapid
Series Ridin
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Mower & Mower Deck
TP 400-3824-01-LN-UV
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17HP Product
1694374 2006 Rapid, 17HP Hydro (CE/Export)
2690070 2006 Rapid, 17HP Hydro and 40" Mower Deck (CE/Export)
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Mower Decks
1694345 40" Mower Deck (CE/Export)

Table Of Content
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Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
PRODUCT COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame Group ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Steering Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Engine & Electric Clutch - 15HP & 17HP Briggs & Stratton ................................................................................ 10
Transmission Group ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q ............................................................................................ 14
Controls Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
Electrical Group .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group ............................................................................................................................. 22
Lift Group .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Wheels & Tires Group .......................................................................................................................................... 26
Decals - Safety & Common .................................................................................................................................. 28
1694363 - Weight, Wheel .................................................................................................................................... 30
Mower Frame Group - with Height Adjustment ................................................................................................... 32
Mower Frame Group - without Height Adjustment .............................................................................................. 34
40" Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm & Hitch ............................................................................................................ 36
40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar ............................................................................................. 38
40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar (Later) ................................................................................. 42
40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades ...................................................................................................... 44

Frame Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985955
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Frame Group
Footnotes
PLATE, Pivot1 1722359ASM 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4, Black2 1920415SM 8 WASHER, 3/8, Black3 1960071SM 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, Black4 1928352SM 6 SPACER5 2154177SM 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 1/2, Black6 1931648SM 6 SHROUD, Wheel, RH7 1723144SM 1 SKIRT, Side, RH8 1723290ASM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Plastite, # 10-14 x 5/8, Black9 1960001SM 2 CLIP, Shroud10 1723691SM 2 PLUG, Hole11 1715015SM 1 FASTENER, Panel12 1704351SM 14 PAD, Footrest, RH13 1714418SM 1 PAD, Footrest, LH14 1714417SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Whiz Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4, Black15 1930591SM 4 WRAPPER, Rear Frame16 1722453ASM 1 NUT, Speed, Lug, 5/16-1817 1935255SM 4 FRAME ASSEMBLY, Rear18 1722514ASM 1 NUT, Hex, Flange, 1/4-20, Black19 1960294SM 1 SKIRT, Side, LH20 1723289ASM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 7/8, Black21 1924009SM 1 SHROUD, Wheel, LH22 1723145SM 1 FRAME ASEMBLY, Transmission23 1722494ASM 1 NUT, Hex Lock Aluminum Insert, 3/8-1624 2860681SM 2 WEIGHT & TAB ASSEMBLY, 75 lbs.25 1723873ASM 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 126 1931335SM 2 NUT, Hex, Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-1827 1927557SM 2
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.
985951
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 6 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Steering Group
Footnotes
BUSHING, Nylon1 2176440SM 6 PLATE, Mounting2 1703508ASM 1 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 3/8-16, Black3 1928352SM 4 SHAFT & PINION ASSEMBLY4 1722495SM 1 PIN, Cotter, Black5 1919314SM 1 PIN, Spring, 5/16 x 2-1/2, Black6 1960540SM 1 WASHER, 3/47 2860202SM 1 BUSHING, Metal8 1666001SM 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 1/4-20 x 3/49 1931317SM 2 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY10 1722497ASM 1 NUT, Push, 1/4, Black11 1960518SM 2 PLATE, Mounting12 1721736ASM 1 NUT, Hex KEPS, 1/4-20, Black13 2828732 2 COVER, Black Rubber14 1722749SM 1 STEERING WHEEL15 1722738SM 1 CAP, Steering Wheel16 1722319SM 1 DASHBOARD17 1723111SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 1-3/4, Black18 1921525SM 1 SPACER19 2105386SM 1 SPACER20 1723129SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 3, Black21 1960245SM 1 RING, Klip, External 3/4, Black22 1611710SM 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY,w/Bushings & Lube Fitting23 1724616SM 1 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Heavy, 1/2-13, Black24 1960355SM 2 WASHER, 1/2, Black25 1918431SM 2 FITTING, Lube26 2821133SM 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1, Black27 1921210SM 2 SPACER, Powder Metal28 1611705SM 2 ROD, Tie29 1722387SM 1 SPINDLE & LEVER ASSEMBLY, RH (Lancer LH)30 1677131ASM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 1-1/231 1921969SM 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Black32 1960339SM 2 SPACER33 1708236SM 1 SPINDLE & LEVER ASSEMBLY, LH (Lancer RH)34 1677133ASM 1 BALL JOINT35 1702779SM 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Black36 1930645SM 1 NUT, Hex Head, 1/2-20, Black37 1919262SM 2 DRAG LINK38 1722504SM 1 NUT, Hex Flange Two Way Lock, 1/2-13, Black39 1930644SM 1 SHAFT & GEAR ASSEMBLY40 1724793ASM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2, Black41 1920328SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/442 1930591SM 2
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 7 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Steering Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985951
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 8 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Steering Group
Footnotes
SHROUD, Steering45 1715998CSM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 5/8, Black46 1927429SM 3 WASHER, 3/4, Black47 1960114SM 4 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Black48 1927557SM 2
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 9 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Engine & Electric Clutch - 15HP & 17HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985948
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Engine & Electric Clutch - 15HP & 17HP Briggs & Stratton
Footnotes
GASKET, Ehaust1* 2
ADAPTER, Muffler2 1723468SM 1 LOCKWASHER, 5/163 1917356SM 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Socket Head, 5/16-18 x 3/44 1936228SM 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 5/85 1927429SM 1 MUFFLER6 1723469SM 1 LOCK, Screw7* 1
CAPSCREW8* 2
VALVE, Shut Off9 1708405SM 1 BRACKET, Engine Cover10 1723298A 1 NUT, Speed, 1/4-2011 1926018SM 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Whiz Lock, 1/4-20 x 3/4 * Export / Domestic12 1930594SM 3 / 1 COVER, Engine13 1723113SM 1 SCOOP, Hood14 1722111SM 1 KNOB, 3 Sided Soft Plastic15 1713855SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 5/816 1930601SM 1 PUSH NUT, 1/417 1960518SM 1 BRACKET18 1668500A 1 PUSH NUT, 5/1619 1933988SM 4 CONTROL, Throttle, Dual, W/Knob20 1724012SM 1 CONTROL, Throttle, Single, W/Knob20 1722955SM 1 CLAMP, Hose21 2860112SM 2 HOSE, Fuel22 1718678SM 1 SPACER23 1723390SM 1 PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY24 1713187SM 1 KEY, Hi Pro, 1/4 x 225 2105337SM 1 CLUTCH, Electric26 1686883SM 1 WASHER, Hex27 1708264SM 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/1628 1918199SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-20 x 3-1/229 1960649SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/230 2830598SM 4 HEAT SHIELD, Muffler31 1723476A 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/432 1664847SM 2 ENGINE, 15HP Briggs & Stratton Intek, Model 31F777, Type 011133 * 1 ENGINE, 17HP Briggs & Stratton Intek, Model 31F770, Type 011033 * 1 TIE, Self Locking, 3-5/8" Long34 2832747SM 1 SCREW, Flat Head, #6 x 5/8, (Export Only)35 2860661SM 1 PAD, Rubber, (Export Only)36 1723949SM 1 STOP, Throttle, (Export Only)37 1708442SM 1 TIE, Self Locking, 7-5/16" Long38 1701011SM 1 SCREW, Double Wing 1/4-20 x 5/8 * Export / Domestic41 1935023SM 0 / 2
Note* See your local Briggs & Stratton 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.
985949
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 12 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission Group
Footnotes
CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 2, Black1 1923701SM 1 SPACER2 1674669SM 1 WASHER, 3/8, Black3 1924940SM 7 BUSHING4 1676148SM 2 SPRING, Extension, 7-3/4" Long5 1725250SM 1 ARM ASSEMBLY6 1722969ASM 1 FITTING, Lube7 2812808SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2, Black8 1921969SM 1 PULLEY, Idler, 3-1/49 1724387SM 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16, Black10 1960339SM 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Black11 1927557SM 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2 G512 1921978SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2, Black13 1921719SM 6 SNAP RING14 1724316SM 2 SPLINE COLAR15 1724312SM 2 LOCKWASHER16 1723415SM 1 V-BELT17 1715128SM 1 PULLEY18 1724313SM 1 FAN19 1724314SM 1 "E" RING20 1718076SM 1 ROD, Hydro Bypass21 1723161SM 1 PIN, Cotter22 1923360SM 1 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, Foot Control, K46Q23 1721022SM 1 KEY, Parallel24 1717749SM 2 WASHER, 3/425 2860202SM 4 SPACER26 1723820SM 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-1827 1935048SM 7 SPACER28 1666294SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/429 1960585SM 1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 13 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
1721022
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-46Q
Footnotes
LOWER HOUSING3 1724278SM 1 RESERVOIR TANK4 1731981SM 1 TUBE5 1724335SM 1 MINIATURE CLAMP6 1724336SM 2 VENT VALVE7 1718052SM 1 MAGNET8 1724279SM 2 HOLDER, MAGNET9 1724337SM 1 SPRING11 1725730SM 1 SHAFT, Bypass12 1724338SM 1 LEVER, Bypass13 1720418SM 1 RING14 1718061SM 1 SEALING CAP15 1724282SM 1 RING, Snap16 1708650SM 1 "O" RING19 1708691SM 2 SEAL20 1708651SM 1 SCREW, Tapping21 1707789SM 14 TAPPING SCREW22 1724284SM 2 SUPPORT23 1724339SM 1 CENTER CASE, Complete24 1724340SM 1 PIN25 1718070SM 1 FILTER K5526 1724341SM 1 BOLT27 1720805SM 3 IDS VALVE28 1724286SM 2 IDS SPRING29 1724287SM 2 BALL, 3/1630 1724288SM 2 CYLINDER BLOCK31 1718079SM 1 SPRING, Pump32 1724290SM 1 PUMP SHAFT33 1724291SM 1 RING, "E"34 1718076SM 3 BEARING35 1718083SM 1 HOUSING36 1718077SM 1 BEARING37 1718078SM 1 CYLINDER BLOCK38 1725831SM 1 WASHER39 1718084SM 1 SHAFT MOTOR40 1724293SM 1 RING, Snap41 1708672SM 1 MOTOR GEAR42 1724294SM 1 BEARING43 1718083SM 1 THRUST METAL44 1724342SM 2 SWASH PLATE COMPLETE45 1720426SM 1 BEARING46 1718086SM 1 THRUST PLATE47 1718087SM 1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 15 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
1721022
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 16 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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2690070 - 2006 Rapid
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q
Footnotes
FULCRUM, Eccentric50 1724344SM 1 SPRING, Torsion51 1724345SM 1 CONTROL ARM52 1724346SM 1 CONTROL LEVER53 1724347SM 1 JERKY PLATE54 1724348SM 1 WASHER55 1708689SM 1 COTTER PIN56 1724349SM 1 PIN, SPRING57 1724311SM 2 PIN, Roll58 1718100SM 1 "O" RING59 1707879SM 2 NUT60 1708692SM 1 DIFF PINION, Kit61 1724297SM 2 FINAL GEAR62 1724298SM 1 COLLAR, Final63 1724299SM 1 REDUCTION SHAFT64 1724300SM 1 WASHER65 1720439SM 2 REDUCTION GEAR66 1724301SM 1 FINAL PINION67 1724302SM 1 AXLE SHAFT, LH68 1724303SM 1 AXLE SHAFT, RH69 1724304SM 1 THRUST WASHER70 1718112SM 2 RING71 1718113SM 2 SEAL72 1718111SM 2 BUSHING73 1718110SM 2 SHOE, BRAKE75 1724305SM 1 ARM, Brake76 1724306SM 1 SHAFT, BRAKE77 1724307SM 1 RETURN SPRING78 1724308SM 1 ACTUATOR, Brake79 1724309SM 1 PIN80 1724310SM 1 "O" RING81 1708690SM 2 PIN82 1707839SM 2 SPLINE COLLAR83 1724312SM 2 PULLEY84 1724313SM 1 FAN85 1724314SM 1 LOCK WASHER86 1724315SM 1 SNAP RING87 1724316SM 2 UPPER HOUSING, (Includes Ref. No. 89A)89 1729860SM 1 BUSHING89A 1720814SM 2 ROLL PIN90 1707839SM 1 OIL SEAL91 1724318SM 1 WASHER, Seal99 1708649SM 2
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Controls Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985950
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 18 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Controls Group
Footnotes
NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 5/16-18, Black1 1919438SM 4 CLAMP2 1713784SM 1 FOOT PEDAL & BRAKE ARM ASSEMBLY3 1722524ASM 1 PEDAL, Foot, Forward4 1715834SM 1 PAD, Brake Pedal5 1721577SM 1 PEDAL, Foot, Reverse6 1715835SM 1 CLIP, Hair Pin, Black7 1960221SM 5 WASHER, 1/4, Black8 1921319SM 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4, Black9 1931333SM 4 KNOB, 1/4-20 Thread10 1713855SM 1 ROD, Parking Brake, Yellow11 1714385SM 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Whiz Lock 5/16-18 x 3/4, Black12 1930591SM 1 BRACKET13 1723794A 1 NUT, Hex, 5/16, Black14 1931277SM 1 SPRING, Extension, 6-1/2" Long15 2165068SM 1 LEVER & ROD ASSEMBLY16 1722529SM 1 CABLE, Forward/Reverse17 1722974SM 1 PIN, Yoke, Drilled, 1/4 x 3/4, Black18 1960261SM 1 PIN, Clevis, 11/32 x 1-1/419 1711115 2 WASHER, 5/16, Black20 1919326SM 1 CABLE, Brake Control21 1722616SM 1 CABLE, Clutch Control22 1722617SM 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Black23 1935048SM 1 GUIDE BELT & STUD ASSEMBLY24 1717728SM 1 SPRING, Compression25 1725508SM 1 NUT, Hex Center Lock, 1/4-2026 1960608SM 1 CLEVIS27 1722975SM 2
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Electrical Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985954
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2007 20 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694374 - 2006 Ra
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2690070 - 2006 Rapid
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