Simplicity Champion User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 08/2003
Champion
Series Zero-Turn Riders & Mower Decks
TP 400-3887-01-CH-S
Mf
g
. No. Descri
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tion
1
8
HP Tractors
1694454 Champion, 18HP Zero-Turn Rider
1694458 Champion, 18HP Zero-Turn Rider (CE)
Mf
g
. No. Descri
p
tion
20HP Tractors
1694455 Champion, 20HP Zero-Turn Rider
1694460 Champion, 20HP Zero-Turn Rider (CE)
Mf
g
. No. Descri
p
tion
Mower Decks
1694456 44" Mower Deck
1694459 44" Mower Deck (CE)
1694457 50" Mower Deck
1694461 50" Mower Deck (CE)

Table Of Content
s
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.
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
4
10
11
12
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12
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6
5
4
16
12
20 21
17
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18
16
12
20
21
13 12
19
See Wheels & Tires Group
3
FI0010
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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
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1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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Bumper Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
1
2
34
5
6
7
6
3
7
3
6
3
4
3
3
FI0011
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ion
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1694458 - Cham
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ion
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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
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1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
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ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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Engine & PTO Group - 18HP Kohler
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Pump Drive Group
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
9
5
13
5
18
4
15
3
3
3
16
17
10
11
12
14
8
FI0013
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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.
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Engine & PTO Group - 20HP Briggs & Stratton
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Pump Drive Group
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7
5
7
7
9
5
18
5
4
15
3
3
3
16
16
17
16
10
11
12
13
14
8
18
5
7
5
5
FI0012
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Engine & PTO Group - 20HP Briggs & Stratton
Footnotes
1 * 1 ENGINE, 20HP Briggs & Stratton, Model 358777 Type 0280-E1
2 5023187 1 MUFFLER
3 5025139 6 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
4 50250116 6 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 3/4
5 5025155 13 WASHER, SAE, 5/16
6 503848263 2 BRACKET, Muffler Support (ORANGE)
7 5025057 7 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 5/16-18
8 5044617009 3 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 502501114 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 1-3/4
17 5025188 1 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 Internal Tooth
18 50250118 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 1
* See your local Briggs & Stratton engine dealer for service parts.
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p
ion
1694460 - Champion
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Drive Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
1
2
3
457
6
58
1
9
9
1
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
17
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
A
A
FI0014
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ion
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ion
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Drive Group
Footnotes
1 5025096 5 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 3/8-16
2 5048227 1 SPACER, CRANKSHAFT
3 5023112 1 PULLEY, PUMP DRIVE
4 503845200 1 EYEBOLT ANCHOR
5 5025034 2 NUT, Hex, 3/8-16
6 50250138 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 1
7 5025321 1 J-HOOK
8 5022847 1 SPRING, EXTENSION, SWIVEL END
9 5025156 3 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8
10 5022621 1 PULLEY, Idler, Single Flange
11 502501314 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 1-3/4
12 503848219 1 SPRING ANCHOR PLATE
13 502501320 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 2-1/2
14 502501332 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 4
15 5045139 1 WASHER, RETAINER
16 5045135 1 SHAFT, Idler PIVOT
17 5022157 2 BUSHING, BRASS
18 503846430 1 PUMP DRIVE IDLER ARM
19 5045090 1 SPACER, Idler PIVOT
20 5022931 1 BELT
21 5023215 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, M6 X 14MM
22 5025169 2 LOCKWASHER, 1/4
23 5044577009 2 WASHER, 1-1/2 OD X .265 ID X.109 THICK
24 5023111 2 PULLEY, PUMP DRIVE
25 50250612 4 SET SCREW, 5/16-18 X 1/2
26 5022156 2 KEY, 5MM SQ. X 25MM
27 502501318 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 2-1/4
28 5049003 1 IDLER PULLEY ASSEMBLY
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1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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Brake Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Unless otherwise specified,
RH brake components are
identical to the LH side.
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
79
10
11
12
11
10
9
7
8
13
14
15 16 17
19
14
18 10
11
8
720
21
16
22
23
11 24
25
26
24
10 18 7
8
27 28
29
13
30 4
31
32
33
34
3
36
37
38
39
40
41 10
35 RH Brake Pads
Not Shown.
FI0020
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ion
1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Brake Group
Footnotes
1 1722302 1 GRIP
2 503845619 1 BRAKE HANDLE
3 50250118 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 1
4 5025155 4 WASHER, FLAT, 5/16
5 5025139 2 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
6 503848401 1 MOUNT, BRAKE HANDLE
7 502501014 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 X 1-3/4
8 5025095 4 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 1/4-20
9 50250136 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 3/4
10 5025128 10 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
11 5021098 4 BEARING, FLANGE
12 503848163 1 BRAKE SHAFT, FRONT
13 5025096 1 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 3/8-16
14 503847146 2 BRAKE LINKAGE PIVOT
15 5025034 1 NUT, Hex, 3/8-16
16 5021171 2 CLEVIS, 3/8-24
17 502501316 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 2
18 50250756 4 CAPSCREW, BUTTON ALLEN HEAD, 3/8-16 X 3/4
19 5042553009 1 ROD
20 5025035 1 NUT, Hex, 3/8-24
21 50252016 1 PIN, Cotter
22 50252148 1 PIN, Clevis, 3/8 X 1
23 503848166 1 BRAKE SHAFT, REAR
24 5010546 4 COLLAR, SET, 3/8
25 503848392 1 BRAKE LINKAGE PIVOT
26 5047091 2 ROD, BRAKE ADJSUTMENT
27 503847084 2 BRAKE LINK
28 5022361 2 SPRING, Compression
29 5025156 2 WASHER, FLAT, 3/8
30 5025057 2 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 5/16-18
31 5041930009 2 PIVOT SLEEVE
32 5025169 12 LOCKWASHER, 1/4
33 5023215 12 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, M6 X 14MM
34 5023188 1 BRAKE ASSEMBLY, LH
35 5023106 1 BRAKE ASSEMBLY, RH (NOT SHOWN)
36 5023094 2 BRAKE DRUM, 4 BOLT
37 5025126 2 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 1/4-20
38 503845621 1 BRACKET, Switch Mount
39 5022182 2 SWITCH, Plunger, Snap In
40 50250105 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 X 5/8
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1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
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ion
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p
ion
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Brake Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Unless otherwise specified,
RH brake components are
identical to the LH side.
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
79
10
11
12
11
10
9
7
8
13
14
15 16 17
19
14
18 10
11
8
720
21
16
22
23
11 24
25
26
24
10 18 7
8
27 28
29
13
30 4
31
32
33
34
3
36
37
38
39
40
41 10
35 RH Brake Pads
Not Shown.
FI0020
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ion
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p
ion
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Brake Group
Footnotes
41 502505816 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Taptite Flange Lock, 3/8-16 X 2
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ion
1694460 - Cham
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ion
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Lift Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
7
8
10
7
11
7
4
3
2
1
47
5
9
6
19
18 20
21
7
24
25 26
23
7
25
24
23
36
28
30
13
16
15
34
231
2
32
33
10
8
7
21
20
5
7
29
35
45
41
49
42
38
48
37
38
39
43
42
42
50
46
12
42
36
41
9
11
4
2
17
37
36
40
2
10
44
40
38
27
40
39
37
22
2
18
38
23
37
38
38
42
52
51
7
14
Not Shown
FI0015
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ion
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ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Lift Group
Footnotes
1 503848698 1 REVERSING LINK
2 5025156 11 WASHER, 3/8, SAE
3 502501312 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 1-1/2
4 5021171 2 CLEVIS, Plastic, 3/8-24
5 50252148 2 PIN, 3/8 DIA X 1"
6 5025126 2 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 1/4-20
7 5025096 11 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 3/8-16
8 5021098 2 BEARING, Flange Bronze, 3/4"
9 50252016 2 PIN, Cotter
10 50250136 8 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 3/4
11 5025309 2 NUT, Hex Jam, 3/8-24
12 5025128 4 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
13 5048264 2 SPACER
14 5023082 1 HITCH PIN ASSEMBLY, 1/2 X 3.50 (NOT SHOWN)
15 502501320 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 2-1/2
16 503848750 1 DECK HEIGHT PLATE, Inner
17 503848744 1 DECK HEIGHT PLATE,OUTER
18 5025057 4 NUT, Hex Nylon Lock, 5/16-18
19 503848733 1 ARM ASSEMBLY, Deck Lift Link
20 5021098 2 BRONZE FLANGE BUSHING
21 50250116 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 X 3/4
22 5045947 2 ADJUSTER, Brake Linkage
23 5045139009 3 WASHER, 1-3/4 OD X .390 ID
24 502501318 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 X 1-3/4
25 5021812 2 EYE BOLT, 3/8-16
26 5047125 2 SPACER
27 503848711 1 REAR DECK LIFT SHAFT
28 5025356 2 BOLT, Shoulder, 1/2" X 3/8"
29 5023198 1 HANDLE COVER
30 502520212 1 PIN, Cotter, 3/16 X 1-1/2
31 503848884 1 DECK LOCK
32 5023202 1 WASHER, Spring 3/8
33 5020639 1 SPRING, Extension
34 503848697 1 DECK HEIGHT SHAFT
35 5042533009 1 ROD, 3/8
36 5025210 6 HAIRPIN
37 502532812 4 PIN, Clevis, 1/2 X 1-1/2
38 5048258 4 SUPPORT BUSHING
39 5023174 4 CLEVIS, 1/2-20
40 5025089 4 NUT, Hex Jam 1/2-20
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ion
1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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Lift Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
7
8
10
7
11
7
4
3
2
1
47
5
9
6
19
18 20
21
7
24
25 26
23
7
25
24
23
36
28
30
13
16
15
34
231
2
32
33
10
8
7
21
20
5
7
29
35
45
41
49
42
38
48
37
38
39
43
42
42
50
46
12
42
36
41
9
11
4
2
17
37
36
40
2
10
44
40
38
27
40
39
37
22
2
18
38
23
37
38
38
42
52
51
7
14
Not Shown
FI0015
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ion
1694455 - Champion
1694458 - Cham
p
ion
1694460 - Cham
p
ion
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