Simplicity Champion User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 08/2003
Champion
Series Zero-Turn Riders & Mower Decks
TP 400-3887-01-CH-S
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HP Tractors
1694454 Champion, 18HP Zero-Turn Rider
1694458 Champion, 18HP Zero-Turn Rider (CE)
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. No. Descri
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20HP Tractors
1694455 Champion, 20HP Zero-Turn Rider
1694460 Champion, 20HP Zero-Turn Rider (CE)
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. No. Descri
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Mower Decks
1694456 44" Mower Deck
1694459 44" Mower Deck (CE)
1694457 50" Mower Deck
1694461 50" Mower Deck (CE)

Table Of Content
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Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
TRACTOR / MOWER DECK COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame Group ......................................................................................................................... 4
Bumper Group ....................................................................................................................... 6
Engine & PTO Group - 18HP Kohler ..................................................................................... 8
Engine & PTO Group - 20HP Briggs & Stratton .................................................................... 10
Drive Group ........................................................................................................................... 12
Brake Group .......................................................................................................................... 14
Lift Group ............................................................................................................................... 18
Hydraulics Group ................................................................................................................... 22
Controls Group - Panel .......................................................................................................... 24
Controls Group - Upper .........................................................................................................26
Controls Group - Lower .........................................................................................................28
Electrical Group ..................................................................................................................... 30
Seat & Kickplate Group .........................................................................................................32
Fuel Tank Group ................................................................................................................... 34
Wheels & Tires Group ...........................................................................................................36
Decals Group - Brand & Model .............................................................................................. 38
Decals Group - Safety & Common ........................................................................................ 40
44" & 50" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades Group ................................................... 42
44" & 50" Mower Deck - Belt & Idler Group ........................................................................... 44
44" Mower Deck - Roller Bar Group ...................................................................................... 46
50" Mower Deck - Roller Bar Group ...................................................................................... 48

Frame Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
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See Wheels & Tires Group
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FI0010
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 4 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694454 - Cham
p
ion
1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Frame Group
Footnotes
1 503848002 1 FRAME, Main Weldment
2 5025056 1 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 1/2-13
3 5025158 2 WASHER, SAE, 1/2
4 5025057 12 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 5/16-18
5 5023199 2 O-RING
6 5023213 2 SHOCK ABSORBER
7 5023214 2 VINYL CAP
8 5020602 2 COLLAR, SPLIT, 1"
9 5021541 4 BUSHING, FLANGE
10 5020095 2 FITTING, Grease
11 503848775 2 CASTER YOKE
12 5025155 10 WASHER, SAE, 5/16
13 502501114 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 1-3/4
14 5048106 1 SPACER, .51 X .75 X 3.375
15 503848108 1 PIVOT FRAME WELDMENT
16 50250116 6 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 3/4
17 5025139 6 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
18 502501740 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 X 5
19 503848241 1 DECK HANGER WELDMENT
20 5025303 8 SCREW, FLAT HEAD SOCKET, 5/16-18 X 3/4
21 5045990 2 FRICTION PLATE
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 5 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694454 - Cham
p
ion
1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
TP 400-3887-01-CH-S

Bumper Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
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6
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6
3
4
3
3
FI0011
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 6 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694454 - Cham
p
ion
1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Bumper Group
Footnotes
1 503848887 1 TOP BUMPER
2 503848257 1 BUMPER SHIELD
3 5025155 12 WASHER, SAE, 5/16
4 50250116 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4
5 503848249 1 LOWER BUMPER
6 50250118 8 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1
7 5025127 12 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 7 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694454 - Cham
p
ion
1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
TP 400-3887-01-CH-S

Engine & PTO Group - 18HP Kohler
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Pump Drive Group
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13
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18
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15
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3
3
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10
11
12
14
8
FI0013
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 8 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694454 - Cham
p
ion
1694458 - Champion
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Engine & PTO Group - 18HP Kohler
Footnotes
1 * 1 ENGINE, 18HP Kohler, Model SV-493S Type PS-27523
2 5023186 1 MUFFLER
3 5025139 6 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
4 50250116 9 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 3/4
5 5025155 5 WASHER, SAE, 5/16
6 503848263 2 BRACKET, Muffler Support (ORANGE)
7 5025057 3 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 5/16-18
8 5044617009 5 WASHER, Clutch Anchor, 5/16
9 5043636 1 CLUTCH ANCHOR PAD
10 505040718 1 KEY, 1/4 SQ. X 2-1/4
11 5023100 1 CLUTCH, ELECTRIC
12 5042132 1 SPACER, .45 X 1.62 X .37
13 5047342 1 CAPSCREW, CRANKSHAFT, 7/16 X 3-1/2
14 5021030 1 TIE WRAP
15 503848226 1 CLUTCH ANCHOR (ORANGE)
16 5025353 4 BOLT, M8-1.25 X 30 MM
17 5025188 4 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 Internal Tooth
18 50250118 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 1
* See your local Kohler engine dealer for service parts.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 9 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694454 - Cham
p
ion
1694458 - Champion
TP 400-3887-01-CH-S

Engine & PTO Group - 20HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Pump Drive Group
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FI0012
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 10 © Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694455 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Champion
TP 400-3887-01-CH-S