Simplicity Express Series User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 5/00
TP 400-2247-02-EX-SMA
14.5HP GEAR TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 1415G (Export)
1693732 Express, 115G (Export)
15.5HP HYDRO TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 1416H (Export)
1693734 Express, 116H (Export)
EXPRESS SERIES
LAWN TRACTORS & MOWER DECKS
17HP HYDRO TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 1417H (Export)
1693736 Express, 117H (Export)
MOWER DECKS
Mfg. No. Description
1693464 38” Mower Deck
1693588 38” Mower Deck (Export)
1693527 44” Mower Deck
1693591 44” Mower Deck (Export)

© Copyright 1999 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA.
MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA

Table of Contents
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This Manual Covers The Following Products:
14.5HP GEAR TRACTORS PAGES
Mfg. No. Description
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear 1-13, 22-33
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
15.5HP HYDRO TRACTORS PAGES
Mfg. No. Description
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro 1-7, 14-33
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693734 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
17HP HYDRO TRACTORS PAGES
Mfg. No. Description
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro 1-7, 14-33
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693736 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
MOWER DECKS PAGES
Mfg. No. Description
1693464 38” Mower Deck 32-39
1693588 38” Mower Deck (Export)
Mfg. No. Description
1693527 44” Mower Deck 32, 33, 40-45
1693591 44” Mower Deck (Export)
LAWN TRACTOR COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame & Front Axle Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Steering Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Engine - 14.5HP, 15.5HP & 17HP B&S Intek . . . . . . . .6
Gear Transaxle - Peerless Model MST 205-515A
Transmission Drive & Carrier Group . . . . . . . . . . .8
REFERENCE: Service Parts
- Peerless Model MST 205-515A Transaxle . . . .10
Hydro Transaxle - Tuff-Torq Model K51
Transmission Drive & Carrier Group . . . . . . . . . .14
REFERENCE: Service Parts
- Tuff Torq K51 Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Controls & Linkage Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Hood, Grille & Dash Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Seat & Seat Deck Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Electrical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Wheels & Tires Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Decals Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
MOWER DECK COMPONENTS PAGES
38” Mower Decks - Housing, Arbors & Blades . . . . .34
38” Mower Decks - Clutch & Support . . . . . . . . . . . .36
38” Mower Decks - Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .38
44” Mower Decks - Housing, Arbors & Blades . . . . .40
44” Mower Decks - Clutch & Support . . . . . . . . . . . .42
44” Mower Decks - Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .44
Part Number Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Torque Specification Chart . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
© Copyright 1997 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Frame & Front Axle Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985478_985495
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693734 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693736 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)

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Frame & Front Axle Group
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693734 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693736 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1 1720101 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
2 1715015 1 PLUG, Hole
3 1715016 1 PAD, Footrest, R.H.
4 1714417 1 PAD, Footrest, L.H.
5 1704351 12 FASTENER, Plastic, Ratchet
6 1935255 4 SPEED NUT, Tinnerman Lug Type, 5/16-18
7 1715796 1 WRAPPER, Rear Frame (Gear Models Only)
8 1930591 4 CAPSCREW, Whiz Lock Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x 3/4
9 1715795 1 WRAPPER, Rear Frame (Hydro Models Only)
10 1924856 2 CAPSCREW, Taptite Hex Washer Hd, 5/16-18 x 1/2 (Hydro Models Only)
11 1719951 1 BRACKET, Speed Control (Hydro Models Only)
12 1920328 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd, 1/2-13 x 1-1/2
13 1918431 3 WASHER, 1/2
14 1709235 1 BUSHING
15 1930644 2 NUT, Hex Flange Hd, 1/2-13, 2-Way Lock
16 1717189 1 CARRIER, Transmission (Hydro Models Only)
16 1717458 1 CARRIER, Transmission (Gear Models Only)
17 1717286 1 SPACER
18 1713400 1 TORSION BAR (Gear Models Only)
18 1717424 1 TORSION BAR (Hydro Models Only)
19 1919439 1 NUT, ESNA Hex Lock, 3/8-16
20 1924356 1 WASHER , 3/8
21 176440 6 BUSHING
22 1719868 1 SPACER
23 1719869 1 HITCH, J-Hook
24 1922918 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd, 3/8 - 16 x 3-1/4 G5

Thread Lock (#271 Loctite)
on items 12 and 24.
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Steering Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985474
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693734 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693736 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)

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Steering Group
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693734 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693736 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1 1719810 1 CAP, Steering Wheel
2 1719471 1 STEERING WHEEL
3 1714400 1 TUBE, Flex
4 1960540 1 PIN, Spring, 5/16 x 2-1/2 (Domestic Only)
5 1719472 1 SHAFT & PINION ASSEMBLY, Steering
6 1931350 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1
7 1703508 1 PLATE, Steering, Mounting
8 1928352 2 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
9 1920415 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
10 1922611 1 WASHER, 3/8
11 1930645 3 NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 3/8-16
12 1931335 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1
13 1611710 3 KLIPRING
14 1721472 1 ARM, Steering, L.H.
15 1960160 2 WASHER, 3/4
16 1960114 4 WASHER, 3/4
17 1721542 2 SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
18 1713791 2 SPACER
19 1721473 1 ARM, Steering, R.H.
20 1713454 1 TIE ROD
21 1960268 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
22 1710437 1 SPACER
23 1935048 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 5/16-18
24 1713469 1 DRAG LINK
25 1664847 1 CAPSCREW, Taptite Hex Washer Hd, 5/16-18 x 3/4
26 1713375 1 STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
27 1666001 1 BUSHING
28 176440 1 BUSHING
29 1919314 1 PIN, Cotter, 3/16 x 1-1/4

See
Transmission
Group
See
Electrical
Group
Furnished
by Engine
Mfr.
Torque to
15-20 in. lbs.
Service Only
Furnished
by Engine
Mfr.
Apply anti-seize
to muffler bolts.
Replaced by
Ref #9
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Engine - 14.5HP, 15.5HP & 17HP B&S Intek
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985469_985470_985559
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693734 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693736 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)

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Engine - 14.5HP, 15.5HP & 17HP B&S Intek
REF NO. PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Footnotes:
* Obtain repair parts from your local Briggs & Stratton Distributor.
** Replaced by Reference 9.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693458 Express, 15.5HP Hydro
1693589 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693668 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693734 Express, 15.5HP Hydro (Export)
1693525 Express, 17HP Hydro
1693641 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693670 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1693736 Express, 17HP Hydro (Export)
1 1720040 1 SHIELD, Muffler Side
2 1720039 1 SHIELD, Muffler Top
3 1960001 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Hd, Plastite, #10 - 14 x 5/8
4 1924856 1 CAPSCREW, Taptite Hex Washer Hd, 5/16-18 x 1/2
5 * 1 ENGINE, 14.5HP B&S INTEK
5 * 1 ENGINE, 15.5HP B&S INTEK
5 * 1 ENGINE, 17HP B&S INTEK
6 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, External Tooth, 3/8
7 916950 1 NUT, Hex, 3/8-16 NC-2B
8 1931648 2 CAPSCREW, Whiz Lock Hex Hd, 5/16-18 x 1/2
9 1721131 1 BAFFLE, Heat
10 173206 1 FUEL FILTER
11 1960112 2 HOSE CLAMP
12 1657575 1 HOSE, Fuel, 1/4 ID x 1/2 OD x 12
13 1719768 1 KNOB, Throttle (Red)
14 1960498 2 CAPSCREW, Plastite Hex Washer Hd, 1/4-10 x 5/8
15 1707388 1 CONTROL, Throttle
16 1719456 1 PULLEY (with Hub)
17 1933263 3 WASHER, 7/16
18 930598 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Hd, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
19 1719460 1 GUIDE, Belt
20 1960370 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd, 7/16-20 x 2-1/2
21 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
22 960361 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Hd, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 2
23 1719458 1 MUFFLER ASSEMBLY
24 1719961 1 SCREEN, Exhaust
25 1720037** 1 BAFFLE, Heat
26 1960034** 1 CAPSCREW, Plastite Hex Washer Hd, #10-14 x 1/2
27 1720046** 1 BAFFLE, Engine, LH

Transmission Drive & Carrier Group — Peerless Model MST 205-515ATransaxle
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NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985471
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1693452 Express, 14.5HP Gear
1693586 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693666 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)
1693732 Express, 14.5HP Gear (Export)