Simplicity 2500 Series User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 10/2002
TP 400-2590-02-RG-SMA
REGENT / 500 / 2500
SERIES LAW N TRACTORS & MOWER DECKS
17HP HYDRO TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517H, 17HP Hydro (Export)
MOWER DECKS
Mfg. No. Description
1693554 40” Mower Deck
1693557 40” Mower Deck (Export)
1693962 40” Mower Deck
1693964 40” Mower Deck (Export)

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All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA.
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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Table of Contents
LAWN TRACTOR COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame Group.............................................................2
Steering Group..........................................................4
Engine & Electric Clutch Group
- 17HP Briggs & Stratton......................................6
Hydro Transaxle - Tuff Torq K-46Z
Transmission Group...............................................8
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Z
Transaxle...........................................................10
Controls Group .......................................................14
Electrical Group.......................................................16
Hood, Dash & Fuel Tank Group...............................18
Seat & Seat Deck Group..........................................20
Wheels & Tires Group.............................................22
Decals - Safety & Common.....................................24
Decals - Brand & Model..........................................26
MOWER DECK COMPONENTS
40” Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades .........28
40” Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm, & Hitch .............30
40” Mower Deck - Height Adj. & Roller Bar ............32
40” Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades
(Serial No. 0001 - 1999)..........................................36
40” Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades
(Serial No. 2000 - 2999)..........................................38
40” Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades
(Serial No. 3000 and above) ....................................40
40” Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm, & Hitch
(Serial No. 0001 - 1999)..........................................42
40” Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm, & Hitch
(Serial No. 2000 and above) ....................................44
40” Mower Deck - Height Adj. & Roller Bar................46
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Torque Specification Chart..............Inside Back Cover
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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Frame Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985858
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
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517, 17HP Hydro (Export)
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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Frame Group
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
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517, 17HP Hydro (Export)

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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Steering Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985576AB
Note: See
Wheels & Tires
Group
10
2
1
3
4
5
6
8
15
16
17
18
19
14
21
10
24
25
23
26
27
29
20
32
33
28
13
9
7
14
25
14
22
10
22
19
10
24
12
11
12
30
31
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517, 17HP Hydro (Export)
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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Steering Group
1 1722738 1 STEERING WHEEL
2 1722319 1 CAP, Steering Wheel
3 1714400 1 TUBE, Cover
4 1960540 1 PIN, Spring
5 1723051 1 SHAFT & PINION ASSEMBLY
6 1931350 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1
7 1703508 1 PLATE, Mounting
8 1928352 2 NUT, Hex Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
9 176440 1 BUSHING, 3/4, Nylon
10 1960114 5 WASHER, 3/4
11 1919438 1 NUT, Hex Lock, 5/16-18
12 1933468 2 WASHER, 5/16
13 1666001 2 BUSHING, 3/4, Powered Metal
14 1611710 4 RING, Clipring Extension
15 1920415 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
16 1922611 1 WASHER, 3/8
17 1723072 1 SHAFT & GEAR ASSEMBLY
18 1713469 1 LINK, 19.66" Long
19 1930645 3 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16
20 1931335 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1
21 1721472 1 ARM & SPACER ASSEMBLY, LH Splined
22 1960160 1 WASHER, 3/4
23 1919314 1 PIN, Cotter
24 1721542 2 SPINDLE & CUP ASSEMBLY
25 1713791 2 SPACER
26 1722484 1 ROD, Tie
27 1721473 1 ARM & SPACER ASSEMBLY, RH Splined
28 1664847 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4
29 1960268 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
30 1921221 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2
31 1673796 1 SPACER
32 1710437 1 SPACER
33 1935048 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517, 17HP Hydro (Export)

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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Engine & Electric Clutch - 17HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
E985943
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
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517, 17HP Hydro (Export)
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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Engine & Electric Clutch - 17HP Briggs & Stratton
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
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
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
* See your local Briggs & Stratton dealer or distributor for parts and service.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517, 17HP Hydro (Export)

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TP-400-2590-02-RG-SMA
Transmission - Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985852
See Wheels & Tires in
Miscellaneous Group(s)
See Frame Group
See Frame Group
See Engine
Group
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
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693918 Regent, 17HP Hydro
1693928 Regent, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693938 517H, 17HP Hydro
1693951 2517H, 17HP Hydro
1693957 2517, 17HP Hydro (Export)
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