Simplicity 500 Series User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 10/2002
TP 400-2588-02-RG-SMA
REGENT / 500 / 2500
SERIES LAW N TRACTORS & MOWER DECKS
15HP GEAR TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)
15HP HYDRO TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1693913 Regent, 15HP Hydro
1693923 Regent, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693933 515H, 15HP Hydro
1693942 515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693946 2515H, 15HP Hydro
1693955 2515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
MOWER DECKS
Mfg. No. Description
1693920 38” Mower Deck
1693930 38” Mower Deck (Export)
1693959 38” Mower Deck
1693963 38” Mower Deck (Export)

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All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA.
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TP-400-2588-02-RG-SMA
Table of Contents
LAWN TRACTOR COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame Group.............................................................2
Steering Group..........................................................4
Engine Group - 15HP Briggs & Stratton....................6
Gear Transaxle - Peerless Model MST 205-515A
Transmission Group...............................................8
Transmission SERVICE PARTS -
Peerless Model MST 205-515A Transaxle...........10
Hydro Transaxle - Tuff Torq K-46AA
Transmission Group.............................................14
Transmission SERVICE PARTS -
Tuff Torq K-46AA Transaxle..................................16
Controls Group .......................................................20
Electrical Group.......................................................22
Hood, Grill & Dash Group .......................................24
Seat Deck Group .....................................................26
Wheels & Tires Group.............................................28
Decals - Safety & Common.....................................30
Decals - Brand & Model..........................................32
MOWER DECK COMPONENTS
38” Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades .........34
38” Mower Deck - Height Adj. & Roller Bar ............36
38” Mower Deck - Belt, Idler Arm & Hitch ..............38
38” Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades .........40
38” Mower Deck - Height Adj. & Roller Bar ............42
38” Anti-Blowout Baffle Kit .....................................46
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Torque Specification Chart..............Inside Back Cover
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TP-400-2588-02-RG-SMA
Frame Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985855
Insert Must
Face Out
1
4
3
5
9
6
8
21
17
13
13
14
12
13
15
12
15
23
18
22
24
21
21
20
19
16
7
10
10
2
21
11
3
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693913 Regent, 15HP Hydro
1693923 Regent, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693933 515H, 15HP Hydro
1693942 515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693946 2515H, 15HP Hydro
1693955 2515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
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TP-400-2588-02-RG-SMA
Frame Group
1 1723077 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 1715015 1 PLUG, Hole
3 1714418 1 PAD, Footrest RH, (Hydro Only)
3 1715016 1 PAD, Footrest RH, (Gear Only)
4 1714417 1 PAD, Footrest LH
5 1704351 12 FASTENER, Panel
6 1935255 4 NUT, Speed 5/16-18
7 1715796 1 WRAPPER ASSEMBLY, Gear
8 1930591 4 SCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4 (Gear Only)
9 1723021 1 WRAPPER ASSEMBLY, Hydro
10 1930591 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4 (Hydro Only)
11 1719951 1 BRACKET, (Gear Only)
12 1920328 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 1/2
13 1918431 3 WASHER
14 1709235 1 SPACER
15 1930644 2 NUT, Hex Head, 1/2-13
16 1721013 1 CARRIER ASSEMBLY, Hydro
16 1722508 1 CARRIER ASSEMBLY, Gear
17 1717286 1 SPACER
18 1713400 1 BAR, Torsion, Gear
18 1717424 1 BAR, Torsion, Hydro
19 960641 1 NUT, Hex Head ALUM Insert, 3/8-16
20 1924356 1 WASHER
21 176440 6 BUSHING
22 1719868 1 SPACER
23 1719869 1 "J" HOOK, Hitch
24 1960614 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3, G8
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693913 Regent, 15HP Hydro
1693923 Regent, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693933 515H, 15HP Hydro
1693942 515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693946 2515H, 15HP Hydro
1693955 2515, 15HP Hydro (Export)

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TP-400-2588-02-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.:
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693913 Regent, 15HP Hydro
1693923 Regent, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693933 515H, 15HP Hydro
1693942 515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693946 2515H, 15HP Hydro
1693955 2515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
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TP-400-2588-02-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.:
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693913 Regent, 15HP Hydro
1693923 Regent, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693933 515H, 15HP Hydro
1693942 515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693946 2515H, 15HP Hydro
1693955 2515, 15HP Hydro (Export)

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TP-400-2588-02-RG-SMA
Engine Group - 15HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
E986029
Note:
Orientation
of Key
12
17
13
2
3
16
20
18
19
21
11
10
9
8
6
7
16
13
16
22
23
26 25
24
22
30
33
38
1
41
36
39
40
43
42
4
5
15
14
44
32
31
27
28
29
34
35
36
37
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693913 Regent, 15HP Hydro
1693923 Regent, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693933 515H, 15HP Hydro
1693942 515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693946 2515H, 15HP Hydro
1693955 2515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
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TP-400-2588-02-RG-SMA
Engine Group - 15HP 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 1723213 1 SEAL, Foam
6 173206 1 FILTER, Fuel
7 960112 2 CLAMP, Hose Type E
8 1657575 1 HOSE, 12" Long
9 1715897 1 KNOB, Slot
10 1960498 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head 1/4-14 x 5/8
11 1707388 1 CABLE, Throttle Control, 14~ Long
12 1 ENGINE-15/16/17HP B&S INTEK SINGLE
13 1930598 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
14 171241 1 KEY, Hydro Only
15 1714764 1 PULLEY, Gear Only
15 1723497 1 PULLEY, Hydro Only
16 933263 3 WASHER
17 960361 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 2
18 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
19 1960370 1 CAPSCREW, 7/16-20 x 2-1/2
20 1719456 1 PULLEY, 5.40 O.D.
21 1719460 1 GUIDE-BELT
22 1935255 4 NUT, Speed 5/16-18
23 1717993 1 DUCT, Muffler
24 1930595 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
25 1705248 2 PIVOT
26 1705249 2 SPACER
27 1723337 1 INSULATION, LH
28 1921333 1 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 X 1
29 1919381 1 WASHER
30 1930591 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
31 1723338 1 INSULATION, RH
32 1723336 1 INSULATION
33 1715006 1 DUCT,Muffler, Upper
34 1715509 1 STRAP, Torque
35 1919326 1 WASHER
36 1917356 3 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
37 1917372 1 NUT, Hex 5/16-18
38 1924856 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
39 1927428 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8
40 1717429 1 MUFFLER
41 1936228 2 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4, G8
42 1720567 1 PIPE, Exhaust
43 1650670 1 GASKET
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
* See your local Briggs and Stratton distributor for parts and service.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693913 Regent, 15HP Hydro
1693923 Regent, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693933 515H, 15HP Hydro
1693942 515, 15HP Hydro (Export)
1693946 2515H, 15HP Hydro
1693955 2515, 15HP Hydro (Export)

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TP-400-2588-02-RG-SMA
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Transmission Group - Gear
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985850
5
46
44
262
1
46
45
35
30 41 42
43
47 44
48
40
15
9
11
37
39
38
37
29 29
36
3130
35
34
33
32
28
27
29
31
31
30
21 24
23
22
21
25
26
17 16
14
7
13
11
10
12
9
8
9
20
18
253
19
49
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693911 Regent, 15HP Gear
1693921 Regent, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693931 515G, 15HP Gear
1693940 515, 15HP Gear (Export)
1693944 2515G, 15HP Gear
1693953 2515, 15HP Gear (Export)