Simplicity Baron 2400 Series User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 07/2004
Baron / 2400
Series Lawn Tractors & Mower Decks
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM
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HP Product
1694315 Baron, 16HP Hydro (CE)
1694329 Baron, 16HP Hydro (CE)
1694346 2416H, 16HP Hydro (CE)
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17HP Product
1694482 Baron, 17HP Hydro (CE)
1694485 2417H, 17HP Hydro (CE)
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1694328 Baron, 18HP Hydro (CE)
1694347 2418H, 18HP Hydro (CE)
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20HP Product
1694481 Baron, 20HP Hydro (CE)
1694483 2420H, 20HP Hydro (CE)
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Mower Decks
1694331 40 inch Mower Deck (CE)
1694338 40 inch Mower Deck (CE)

Table Of Content
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Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
PRODUCT COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame & Front Axle Group ................................................................................................................................... 4
Steering Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Engine Group - 16HP & 17HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single ......................................................................... 8
Engine Group - 16HP Honda ............................................................................................................................... 10
Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Twin ......................................................................................... 12
Engine Group - 20HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Twin ......................................................................................... 14
Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46Q ............................................................................................................... 16
Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle ........................................................................... 20
Lift Group .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
Controls Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
Cruise Control Group ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Electrical Group - 16HP & 17HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single ..................................................................... 30
Electrical Group - 16HP Honda ........................................................................................................................... 34
Electrical Group - 18HP & 20HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Twin ........................................................................ 38
Hood, Grille & Dash Group .................................................................................................................................. 42
Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group ............................................................................................................................. 44
Hopper Group - Fixed Screen .............................................................................................................................. 46
Hopper Group - Serviceable Screen ................................................................................................................... 50
Mulching Group .................................................................................................................................................... 54
Wheels & Tires Group .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Decals Group - Brand & Model ............................................................................................................................ 58
Decals Group - Safety & Common ...................................................................................................................... 60
40 inch Mower Deck - Belt, Idle Arm & Hitch ....................................................................................................... 62
40 inch Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar (Serial No. 1999 and Below) ........................................ 64
40 inch Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar (Serial No. 2000 and Above) ........................................ 68
40 inch Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blade (Serial No. 1999 and Below) ................................................... 72
40 inch Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blade (Serial No. 2000 and Above) .................................................. 74

Frame & Front Axle Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
150 ft. lbs.
(202 Nm)
Torque to
22-40 ft. lbs.
(30-54 Nm)
Torque to
13 ft. lbs.
Service Kit
1686985
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)
12
18
21
13
18
14
17
16
20
31
36
33
23
22
34
37
32
1
7
5
9
2
8
46
3
10
2
1515
19
20
42
1
1
1
35
22
22
22
43
41
24
33
24
26
27
28
30
29
25
11
40
38
39
985880
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 4 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694329 - Baron
1694328 - Baron
1694315 - Baron
1694346 - 2416H
1694347 - 2418H
1694482 - Baron
1694485 - 2417H
1694481 - Baron
1694483 - 2420H
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM

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 1726887 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
10 960645 1 CAPSCREW, 5/8-11 x 3-1/2
11 1704314 2 FITTING, Grease for Wear Plate, 1/4-20, with Ball
12 1933260 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 x 3/4
13 1722541 1 LINK, Drag
14 1922755 1 WASHER
15 1960103 2 WASHER
16 1919262 1 NUT, Hex Jam, 1/2-20
17 1702779 1 JOINT, Ball
18 1708236 1 SPACER
19 1931350 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1
20 1611705 2 SPACER
21 1722626 1 ROD, Tie
22 1721682 6 BUSHING
23 1930650 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 7/16-14
24 1704314 3 FITTING, Lube
25 1686985 1 SPINDLE REPLACEMENT KIT, LH (Includes Ref. Nos. 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30)
26 923485 1 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 7/8, GR8
27 1663151 1 WASHER, Spring, 3/8
28 1725112 1 HUB & ARM ASSEMBLY
29 930671 1 KEY, Woodruff
30 1724264 1 SPINDLE, LH
31 1722200 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY, w/ LH Spindle, Complete (Includes Ref. Nos. 22, 24, 41, 42 & 43)
32 1931352 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
33 1927531 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-14 x 2, GR8
34 1721918 1 HOOK, "J"
35 1721752 1 SPACER
36 1960086 4 SCREW, Torx Head, 5/16-18 x 7/8
37 1721805 1 BUMPER, Black, Steel, Standard
37 1723502 1 BUMPER, Chrome, Optional
38 1930591 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Whiz Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
39 1724801 1 PLATE, Axle Wear
40 1931277 2 NUT, Hex Falnge Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
41 1722199 1 SPINDLE, RH
42 1919394 1 WASHER
43 932577 1 RETAINING RING
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 5 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694329 - Baron
1694328 - Baron
1694315 - Baron
1694346 - 2416H
1694347 - 2418H
1694482 - Baron
1694485 - 2417H
1694481 - Baron
1694483 - 2420H
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM

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
22
21
986091
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 6 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694329 - Baron
1694328 - Baron
1694315 - Baron
1694346 - 2416H
1694347 - 2418H
1694482 - Baron
1694485 - 2417H
1694481 - Baron
1694483 - 2420H
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Steering Group
Footnotes
1 1722318 1 STEERING WHEEL, Straight Shaft
2 1722319 1 CAP, Steering Wheel, Simplicity Logo
2 1725024 1 CAP, Steering Wheel, Plain
3 1960540 1 PIN, Spring
4 1722749 1 COVER, Black Rubber
5 176440 2 BUSHING
6 1721736 1 PLATE, Mounting Steering
7 1960114 5 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, Flange
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 1960114 2 WASHER
22 1933988 2 NUT, Push, 5/16
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 7 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694329 - Baron
1694328 - Baron
1694315 - Baron
1694346 - 2416H
1694347 - 2418H
1694482 - Baron
1694485 - 2417H
1694481 - Baron
1694483 - 2420H
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM

Engine Group - 16HP & 17HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Engine Manufacturer
Gasket & Hardware,
Torque to 18 ft. lbs.
(24 Nm)
Tie clutch wire
to keep away
from pulley.
Torque to
45-50 ft/lbs
(61-68 Nm.)
Torque to
19-23 ft. lbs.
(26-31 Nm.)
Note:
Orientation
of All Keys
Do not
apply thread
sealant
Route cables under
bulkhead by fuel lines.
Install between Frame &
Ground cable on RH
rear engine capscrew.
16
19
18 17
15
21
20
26
28
22
27
24
23
4
9
14
6
8
10
7
12
13
25
29
2
1
3
30
31
11
5
25
32
33
30
34 35
986013
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 8 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694329 - Baron
1694346 - 2416H
1694482 - Baron
1694485 - 2417H
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Engine Group - 16HP & 17HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single
Footnotes
1 1723467 1 MUFFLER, Briggs & Statton 16HP
2 * 1 GASKET
3 1936228 2 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4
4 1723165 1 HOSE, Oil Drain
5 * 1 DECAL, Engine, 16HP
5 * 1 DECAL, Engine, 17HP
6 * 1 ENGINE, 16HP Briggs & Stratton INTEK, Model 31F777, Type 0111
6 * 1 ENGINE, 17HP Briggs & Stratton INTEK, Model 31F777, Type 0111
7 1722950 1 SEAL, Circle
8 1722388 1 BULKHEAD
9 1925003 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1/2
10 1721949 1 CONTROL, Throttle
11 1701011 1 TIE, Wire
12 1703956 1 SWITCH, Oil Pressure, 16HP
13 960112 2 CLAMP, Hose Type E
14 1718678 1 HOSE, Fuel, 58" Long
15 1708264 1 WASHER, Special
16 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
17 1960648 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-20 x 2-3/4
18 1720532 1 CLUTCH, Electric, Ogura
19 1722288 1 PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY
20 1720463 1 KEY, Hi Pro, 1/4 x 2-1/4
21 932747 1 TIE
22 930598 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
23 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, External Tooth 3/8
24 1722414 1 SHIELD, Muffler Bottom
25 1960368 5 NUT, Speed, 1/4-20
26 1935255 2 NUT, Speed, 5/16-18
27 1722389 1 DUCT, Muffler Top
28 1960295 6 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 1/4-20 x 5/8
29 1929000 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8
30 1924856 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
31 934683 1 CLIP, Wire
32 1723897 1 GUARD, Manifold Pipe
33 1917356 2 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
34 1726465 1 PLATE, Limiter RPM
35 1726466 1 SCREW, Torx Taptite, #8-32 x 1/2
* See your local Briggs & Stratton distributor for parts and service.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 9 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694329 - Baron
1694346 - 2416H
1694482 - Baron
1694485 - 2417H
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM

Engine Group - 16HP Honda
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to 18 ft. lbs.
(25 Nm)
Tie clutch wire
to spring away
from pulley.
Torque to
45-50 ft. lbs.
(61-68 Nm)
Torque to
19-23 ft. lbs.
(26-31 Nm)
Note:
Orentation
of All Keys
Install between Frame &
Ground cable on RH
rear engine capscrew.
Position pulley
chamfer side up.
To like
colored wires
on engine.
To oil
pressure
switch.
To starter
solenoid.
To tractor
harness.
Torque to 18 ft. lbs.
(25 Nm)
22
19
20
23
21
29
18
26
36
16
28
24
17
3
8
12
5
7
10
4
11
13
25
27
36
31
35
32
30
25
1
34
1
2
6
9
14
15
16
33
34
35
2
986216
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 10 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694315 - Baron
TP 400-3764-02-BR-SM