Simplicity 2500 Series User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 03/205
Regent / 500 / 2500
Series Lawn Tractors & Mower Decks
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA
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. No. Descri
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1
8
HP Product
1694654 Regent, 18HP Gear
1694657 Regent, 18HP Gear (CE)
1694663 2518G, 18HP Gear
1694667 2518G, 18HP Gear (CE)
1694798 Regent, 18HP Gear (CE)
1694800 2518G, 18HP Gear (CE)
1694803 Regent, 18HP Gear
1694835 2518G, 18HP Gear (CE)
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. No. Descri
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Mower Decks
1694688 38" Mower Deck
1694689 38" Mower Deck (CE)
1694690 38" Mower Deck
1694691 38" Mower Deck (CE)
1694827 44" Mower Deck (CE)

Table Of Content
s
Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
PRODUCT COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame Group ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Steering Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton .............................................................................................................. 8
Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton .............................................................................................................. 10
Transmission Group - Peerless Model MST 205-515A ....................................................................................... 14
Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46AA ............................................................................................................. 18
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Peerless Model MST 205-515A .................................................................... 22
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46AA .......................................................................................... 26
Controls Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Electrical Group .................................................................................................................................................... 34
Hood, Dash & Fuel Tank Group .......................................................................................................................... 36
Seat & Seat Deck Group ...................................................................................................................................... 38
Wheels & Tire Group ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Decals Group ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
38" Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm & Hitch ............................................................................................................ 44
38" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar ............................................................................................. 46
38" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades Group ........................................................................................... 50
44" Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm & Hitch Group ................................................................................................. 52
44" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar Group .................................................................................. 54
44" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades ...................................................................................................... 58

Frame Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
45 ft/lbs
(61Nm)
1
4
3
5
9
6
8
21
15
11
11
12
10
11
13
10
13
7
16
20
21
19
19
18
17
14
2
19
3
986694
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2005 4 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694654 - Re
g
ent
1694657 - Regent
1694663 - 2518G
1694667 - 2518G
1694798 - Re
g
ent
1694800 - 2518G
1694803 - Re
g
ent
1694835 - 2518G
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Frame Group
Footnotes
1 1726966 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 1715015 1 PLUG, Hole
3 1715016 1 PAD, Footrest RH
4 1714417 1 PAD, Footrest LH
5 1704351 12 FASTENER, Panel
6 1935255 4 NUT, Speed 5/16-18
7 1719869 1 J HOOK, Hitch
8 1930591 4 SCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
9 1715796 1 WRAPPER ASSEMBLY, Hydro
10 1920328 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 1/2
11 1918431 3 WASHER
12 1709235 1 SPACER
13 1930644 2 NUT, Hex Head, 1/2-13
14 1726769 1 CARRIER ASSEMBLY, Hydro
15 1717286 1 SPACER
16 1713400 1 BAR, Torsion, Hydro
17 960681 1 NUT, Hex Toplock Spiralock Flange, 3/8-16
18 1924356 1 WASHER
19 176440 6 BUSHING
20 1719868 1 SPACER
21 1960614 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3, G8
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2005 5 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694654 - Re
g
ent
1694657 - Regent
1694663 - 2518G
1694667 - 2518G
1694798 - Re
g
ent
1694800 - 2518G
1694803 - Re
g
ent
1694835 - 2518G
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA

Steering Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Tor que t o
28-36 ft/lbs
(35-48 Nm)
Tor que t o
28-36 ft/lbs
(35-48 Nm)
Tor que t o
28-36 ft/lbs
(35-48 Nm)
Tor que t o
17 ft/lbs
(23 Nm)
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
985576
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2005 6 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694654 - Re
g
ent
1694657 - Regent
1694663 - 2518G
1694667 - 2518G
1694798 - Re
g
ent
1694800 - 2518G
1694803 - Re
g
ent
1694835 - 2518G
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Steering Group
Footnotes
1 1722738 1 STEERING WHEEL
2 1722319 1 CAP
3 1714400 1 TUBE
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 Head Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
9 176440 1 BUSHING
10 1960114 5 WASHER
11 1919438 1 NUT, Hex Lock, 5/16-18
12 1933468 2 WASHER
13 1666001 2 BUSHING
14 1611710 4 RING, Clipring Extension
15 1920415 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
16 1922611 1 WASHER
17 1723072 1 STEERING 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 ASSEMBLYMY, LH Splined
22 1960160 2 WASHER
23 1919314 1 PIN, Cotter
24 1721542 2 SPINDLE & CUP ASSEMBLY
25 1713791 2 SPACER
26 1722484 1 ROD
27 1721473 1 ARM & SPACER ASSEMBLY, RH
28 1664847 1 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
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2005 7 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694654 - Re
g
ent
1694657 - Regent
1694663 - 2518G
1694667 - 2518G
1694798 - Re
g
ent
1694800 - 2518G
1694803 - Re
g
ent
1694835 - 2518G
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA

Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
19-23 ft/lbs
(26-31) Nm
Tor que t o
19-23 ft/lbs
(26-31) Nm
Tor que t o
19-23 ft/lbs
(26-31) Nm
Tor que t o
45-50 ft/lbs
(61-68) Nm
14
20
15
2
3
18
19
21
22
23
11
9
13
8
6
7
18
18
24
25
28 27
26
24
29
30
31
1
34
35
32
33
37
36
4
5
10
12
16
17
E986683
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2005 8 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694654 - Re
g
ent
1694663 - 2518G
1694803 - Re
g
ent
1694835 - 2518G
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Engine Group - 18HP 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 1723738 1 SEAL, Foam
5 1723213 1 SEAL, Foam
6 173206 1 FILTER, Fuel
7 960112 2 CLAMP, Hose Type E
8 1727209 1 HOSE, 12" Long
9 1933896 1 NUT, Nylon
10 1725337 1 KNOB, Slot
11 1960393 1 SCREW, #10-24
12 1960498 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head 1/4-14 x 5/8
13 1726795 1 CABLE, Throttle Control, 14" Long
14 * 1 ENGINE-18HP B&S INTEK SINGLE
15 1930598 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
16 * 1 KEY, Hydro Only
17 * 1 PULLEY
18 1933263 3 WASHER
19 1719456 1 PULLEY, 5.40 O.D.
20 960361 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 2
21 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
22 1920594 1 CAPSCREW, 7/16-20 x 2
23 1719460 1 GUIDE-BELT
24 1935255 4 NUT, Speed 5/16-18
25 1723735 1 DUCT, Muffler
26 1930595 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
27 1705248 2 PIVOT
28 1705249 2 SPACER
29 1930591 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
30 1715006 1 DUCT, Muffler, Upper
31 1924856 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
32 1927428 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8
33 1717429 1 MUFFLER
34 1936228 2 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4, G8
35 1917356 1 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
36 1720567 1 PIPE, Exhaust
37 1650670 1 GASKET
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2005 9 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694654 - Re
g
ent
1694663 - 2518G
1694803 - Re
g
ent
1694835 - 2518G
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA

Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
19-23 ft/lbs
(26-31) Nm
Tor que t o
19-23 ft/lbs
(26-31) Nm
Tor que t o
19-23 ft/lbs
(26-31) Nm
Tor que t o
45-50 ft/lbs
(61-68) Nm
15
21
16
2
3
19
20
22
23
24
11
9
13
8
6
7
19
19
25
26
29 28
27
25
33
36
41
1
44
39
42
43
46
45
4
5
10
12
35
37 40
39
38
32
31
14
17
18
30
34
E986767
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2005 10 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694657 - Re
g
ent
1694667 - 2518G
1694798 - Re
g
ent
1694800 - 2518G
TP 400-4199-00-RG-SMA