Simplicity REGENT 500 User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 2/1995
TP 400-1399-02-RG-SMA
(Includes TP-1401 & TP-1402)
REGENT / 500 / 2500
SERIES LAWN TRACTORS & MOWER DECKS
12.5HP GEAR TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1692401 Regent 12.5HP Gear
1692405 Regent 12.5HP Gear (Export)
1692409 512G, 12.5HP Gear
1692493 2513G, 12.5HP Gear
12.5HP HYDRO TRACTORS
Mfg. No. Description
1692403 Regent 12.5HP Hydro
1692407 Regent 12HP Hydro (Export)
1692412 512H, 12HP Hydro
1692495 2512H, 12HP Hydro
36” MOWER DECKS
1692366 36” Mower Deck
1692410 36” Mower Deck

© Copyright 1995 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA.
MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA

FRAME................................................................................................................................................................2
FRONT AXLE .....................................................................................................................................................4
STEERING..........................................................................................................................................................6
ENGINE...............................................................................................................................................................8
GEAR TRANSAXLE - Peerless Model 930-039 .............................................................................................10
HYDRO TRANSAXLE - Hydro Gear Model 318-0500
Group 1..........................................................................................................................................................12
Group 2..........................................................................................................................................................14
BRAKE & CLUTCH
Gear ...............................................................................................................................................................16
Hydro.............................................................................................................................................................18
ELECTRICAL
Gear ...............................................................................................................................................................20
Hydro.............................................................................................................................................................22
HOOD, DASH & FUEL TANK ..........................................................................................................................24
SEAT & DECK..................................................................................................................................................26
FRONT WHEELS & TIRES ..............................................................................................................................28
REAR WHEELS & TIRES.................................................................................................................................30
DECALS
Simplicity.......................................................................................................................................................32
AGCO Allis....................................................................................................................................................34
Massey Ferguson.........................................................................................................................................36
36" MOWER DECK
Deck, Arbor & Blades...................................................................................................................................38
Clutch & Roller Support...............................................................................................................................42
Rollers & Miscellaneous..............................................................................................................................46
GEAR TRANSAXLE SERVICE PARTS - Peerless Model 930-039 ...............................................................48
HYDRO TRANSAXLE SERVICE PARTS - Hydro Gear Model 318-0500......................................................52
PART NUMBER INDEX ...................................................................................................................................A1
TORQUE SPECIFICATION CHART................................................................................................LAST PAGE
1
Table of Contents

2
Frame
NOTE: Unless noted other-
wise, use the standard hard-
ware torque specification
chart. See the Table of
Contents
**2405
3
20
6
31 30
40
36
31 30 30
42
31
42
16 19
18
13
17
37
29
4
29
25
26
38
38
8
30
36
7
38
23
43
1
15
27
34
41
34
44
12 35
38
10
533
11
45 24
26 28
9
42
11
2
21
13
14
44
Assemble screw in this
location with head to the
inside.
22
Hydro Models
Only
39

1 158399 2 RING, Retaining
2 960171 1 WASHER
3 1654707 1 BRACE, Seat
4 1654783 1 SUPPORT, Clutch
5 1655076 2 BRACE, Axle Support
6 1655591 1 BAR, Draw
7 1656754 1 BAR, Support
8 1656755 1 ARM, Support
9 1656791 1 SUPPORT, Hood (Gear models only)
10 1664034 1 SUPPORT, Axle
11 1664847 2 SCREW, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4 (Qty. 6 used on hydro models)
12 1665803 1 SUPPORT
13 1665812 1 STOP, Belt
14 1672118 1 STOP, Belt
15 1673911 1 SPRING, Extension
16 1678388 2 CLIP
17 1700670 1 BRACKET, Seat Latch
18 1701268 1 ROD, Latch (Hydro Models)
19 1701314 1 SPRING, Torsion
20 1702627 1 SUPPORT, Axle Wrapper
21 1703805 1 KLIPRING, 1/2
22 1704505 1 BUSHING
23 1705873 1 BRACKET, Spring (Hydro models only)
24 1708723 1 FRAME
25 1709280 2 FOOTREST
26 1713843 2 KNOB, Handle
27 1713853 1 HANDLE ASSY., PTO Clutch
28 1713856 1 HANDLE, Lift
29 1916622 3 NUT, Hex, 1/4-20
30 1916950 10 NUT, Hex, 3/8-16
31 1916965 9 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
32 1917356 8 LOCKWASHER, 5/16 (Qty. 9 used on hydro models
33 1917372 14 NUT, Hex, Full, 5/16-18 (Qty. 18 on hydro models)
34 1919326 2 WASHER, 11/32
35 1919381 1 WASHER, Plain, 11/32-1 x 10 Ga.
36 1921210 10 CAPSCREW, Hex, 3/8-16 x 1 (Qty. 9 used on hydro models)
37 1921319 1 WASHER
38 1921332 14 CAPSCREW, Hex, 5/16-18 x 3/4
39 1921959 3 CAPSCREW, Hex, 1/4-20 x 5/8
40 1921965 3 CAPSCREW, Hex, 3/8-16 x 3/4
41 1923325 2 CAPSCREW, Hex, 5/16-18 x 7/8
42 1924856 6 SCREW, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
(Qty. 8 on hydro models)
43 1925003 2 SCREW
44 1927557 3 LOCKNUT, Hex, Flange Whiz, 5/16-18
45 1930595 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Flange Hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
3
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
All Models
Frame

4
Front Axle
16
17
11
8
3
28
18
23
4
8
3
3
27
22 23 14 20 3
27
25
24 9
6
5
4
20
6
24
25
15
13 19 21
72
11
10
26
1
12
Ref. No. 7 includes
Ref. Nos. 2 & 3
Torque to
45-62 ft. lbs. Lube spindle thru fittings
with grease (2 places)
Gear Models
See Steering &
Front Wheel Group
Torque to 15-25 ft. lbs.
Grease
Hydro Models
See Steering &
Front Wheel Group
**1513

1 1 SUPPORT ASSY., Axle, Rear (See Ref. No. 12)
2 1 AXLE SUB ASSY. (See Ref. No. 7)
3 176440 4 BUSHING
4 921133 2 FITTING, Lube, Drive Type
5 1611703 1 SPINDLE ASSY., RH
6 1611705 2 SPACER
7 1611708 1 AXLE ASSY., Front (Incl. Ref. Nos. 2 & 3)
8 1611710 2 KLIPRING, Ext., 3/4
9 1611715 1 TIE ROD ASSY.
10 1663114 1 BUSHING
11 1664847 5 SCREW, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4
12 1665601 1 SUPPORT ASSY., Rear (Incl. Ref. No. 10)
13 1668147 1 GUIDE, Drag Link
14 1671260 1 SPACER
15 1705918 1 SPINDLE ASSY., LH
16 1709305 1 LEVER ASSY., Brake (Gear models)
17 1709785 1 LEVER ASSY., Brake (Hydro models)
18 1917372 1 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18
19 1919326 1 WASHER
20 1921210 2 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 1
21 1921333 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 1
22 1921525 1 CAPSCREW, Hex, 1/2-13 x 1-3/4 (Gr. 8)
23 1924361 2 WASHER
24 1924940 2 WASHER, 3/8
25 1930651 2 LOCKNUT, Hex, 3/8-16
26 1960020 1 WASHER
27 1960114 2 WASHER
28 1960362 1 LOCKNUT, Hex, Flange Lock, 1/2-13
5
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
All Models
Front Axle

6
Steering
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware
torque specification chart. See
the Table of Contents.
**51
13
9
2
19
18 3
6
7
12
11
17
1
2
10
2
15 4
5
16
8
2
16
Coat gear
teeth with grease.
Torque to
13-19 ft. lbs.
Torque to
17-23 ft. lbs.
See Front Wheels & Tires
for assy. parts &
mounting hardware
Torque to 50-55 ft. lbs.
NOTE NO. 1
loosen jam nut (Ref. No. 14)
and index drag link (Ref. No. 1)
to correct angle; torque jam nut
to 13 ft. lbs.
14

1 1 LINK, Drag (Not Serviced Separately. See Ref. No. 14)
2 176440 5 BUSHING
3 1652743 1 BASE PLATE, Steering
4 1667513 1 TOP PLATE, Steering
5 1667622 1 KEY
6 1668927 1 LOCKNUT, Center, 3/8-24
7 1674076 1 ROD, Steering
8 1675388 1 GEAR, Steering
9 1686651 1 STEERING WHEEL, 13-1/2" (Incl. Ref. Nos. 13 & 19)
10 1701266 1 SHAFT ASSY., Steering
11 1705437 1 BALL JOINT ASSY., 1/2-20 Thrd. Stud.
12 1705914 1 LINK ASSY., Drag (Incl. Ref. Nos. 1, 13 & 16)
13 1714097 1 CAP, Steering Wheel
14 1919262 1 NUT, Jam, 1/2-20
15 1921332 4 CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4
16 1928721 2 SETSCREW, 5/16-18 x 1/2
17 1930245 1 LOCKNUT, Center, 1/2-20
18 1935048 4 LOCKNUT, Flange, Whiz, 5/16-18
19 1960540 1 PIN, Spring, 5/16 x 2
7
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
All Models
Steering

8
Engine
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware
torque specification chart. See
the Table of Contents.
**271
Apply sealant to
threads. Locknut to
engine.
81
28
4
15
16
5
27
12
22
25
22
23
11, 13
19
24
18 17
18 17 14 20 26
17
21
10
7
22
25
22
25
23
2, 3
9
6, 25
2, 3
RH Rear on
Gear Models
(Zinc pltd. for
grounding); RH
Front on Hydro
Models.
RH Rear on
Gear Models
(Zinc pltd. for
grounding);
RH Front on
Hydro Models.
RH Front on
Gear Models;
RH Rear on
Hydro Models.
Torque to 7-11 ft. lbs. (2 places)
Coat with grease before assembly
LH Rear
Torque to
20-30 ft. lbs.
(4 places).
LH Front
Apply anti-
seize lubricant
to crankshaft.

1 * 1 ENGINE, 12.5 HP
2 158499 2 STOP, Belt (Hydro models)
3 172844 2 STOP, Belt (Gear models)
4 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, Ext., 3/8, Zinc Pltd.
5 960241 2 RIVET, Pop, 1/4
6 960361 1 SCREW, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 2, Zinc Pltd. (Gear models)
7 1650670 1 GASKET, Muffler
8 1655405 1 PIPE, Oil Drain
9 1655848 1 MUFFLER
10 1655860 1 PIPE, Exhaust
11 1657118 1 PULLEY ASSY., Engine (Hydro models)
12 1667346 1 CAP, Pipe
13 1674163 1 PULLEY ASSY., Engine (Gear models)
14 1676183 1 CLAMP
15 1707388 1 CONTROL ASSY., Throttle
16 1713846 1 KNOB, Throttle
17 1917356 5 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
18 1917372 3 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18
19 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
20 1919326 1 WASHER
21 1921332 2 SCREW, Whizlock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
22 1924356 6 WASHER, Plain, 3/8
23 1924940 2 WASHER, 13/32
24 1928038 1 CAPSCREW, Hex, 7/16-20 x 1-1/4
25 1930598 3 SCREW, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
26 1931342 1 BOLT, Carriage, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Gr. 5
27 1932849 1 LOCKNUT
28 1960251 1 NUT, Hex Jam Lock, 3/8-16
* See your local Briggs & Stratton dealer for service parts.
NOTE: Use Simplicity engine oil as follows (check inside front cover for part number):
• SAE 30W SG/CC for temperature operating range of 32O F. and above.
• 5W30 SF/CD for temperature operating range of below 32O F.
9
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
All Models
Engine

10
NOTE: Unless
noted otherwise,
use the standard
hardware torque
specification chart.
See the Table of
Contents.
**2370
Gear Transaxle
16
31
24
30
928
33
41
35
37
42
15, 39
Attach to inside
of rear wrapper
31
18
37
17
37
23
21
23
21
34
8
34
44
6
6
49
447
12
46
2726
20
19
14
45 46
2425 36
22
2
32
7
13
33
40
41 5
31
48 49
38
31
3
1
21
33
28
31 43
Lubricate every
25 hours.
Use washers as req'd to
adjust shift lever to
neutral slot.
.25 ± .03 clearance
between pulley hub &
snap ring on trans.
Slide each bracket
(Ref. No. 6) towards
center of transaxle.
Torque to
14-21 ft. lbs.
Apply anti-seize lubri-
cant to axles before
assembling wheels.
Torque to 11-17 ft. lbs.
(4 places).
10
23

1 * 1 TRANSAXLE, 5 Speed, Peerless Model 930-039
2 158499 2 BELT STOP
3 905123 1 KEY, Woodruff, #9
4 1663180 1 SPACER
5 1666631 1 SUPPORT, Transmission, Front
6 1666632 2 SUPPORT, Transmission, Rear
7 1666638 1 LINK, Shift, Lower
8 1666693 1 PULLEY ASSY., Transmission
9 1666709 1 STOP, Belt
10 1676375 1 SPACER
12 1701555 1 QUADRANT, Shift
13 1705590 1 SPACER, Special
14 1708022 1 SHIFT LINK ASSY., Upper
15 1708029 1 PULLEY, Idler, "V"
16 1708114 1 “V” BELT
17 1708221 1 BELT STOP
18 1709864 1 BRACKET, Pulley
19 1713843 1 KNOB, Ball, Shift
20 1713850 1 ROD, Shift
21 1916950 5 NUT, Hex, 3/8-16
22 1916964 1 LOCKWASHER, 1/4
23 1916965 3 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
24 1917356 3 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
25 1917372 3 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18
26 1918196 1 PIN, Quick
27 1918447 1 PIN, Cotter
28 1919326 3 WASHER, 11/32
29 1920415 1 CAPSCREW, Hex, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
30 1920427 1 LOCKWASHER, Ext.
31 1921210 9 CAPSCREW, Hex 3/8-16 x 1
32 1921319 1 WASHER, Plain
33 1921333 4 CAPSCREW, Hex, 5/16-18 x 1
34 1921719 4 CAPSCREW, Hex, 5/16-18 x 2-1/2
35 1921973 1 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 2-3/4
36 1922234 1 CAPSCREW, Hex, 1/4-28 x 5/8
37 1922755 3 WASHER
38 1923362 4 LOCKNUT, 5/16-18
39 1924940 1 WASHER, 13/32
40 1925003 6 SCREW, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8
41 1928352 6 LOCKNUT, Hex, Flange, 3/8-16
42 1930540 2 SETSCREW, 5/16-18 x 5/8
43 1930601 2 SCREW, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 5/8
44 1930651 1 LOCKNUT, Hex, 3/8-16
45 1935048 1 NUT, Hex, Flange Hd., 5/16-18
46 1960027 4 WASHER, Rev. Pinion
47 1960160 A/R WASHER
48 1960202 1 WASHER, 1/4
49 8221042 2 KEY, 3/16 x 3/16 x 1-1/2
* See your local Tecumseh/Peerless distributor for service parts. See Table of Contents for service
parts listing.
11
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Mfg. Nos. 1692401, 1692405, 1692409, 1692493
Gear Transaxle

12
Hydro Transaxle - Group 1
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware
torque specification chart. See
the Table of Contents.
**2566
20
26
29
30
16
8
2
27 21
5
19
23
24
9
12
30
32
31
1
10
5
22
6
4
7
11
28
4
317
14
15 20 28
13
See Rear Wheels & Tires
for assy. parts &
mounting hardware

1 157127 1 SPRING, Conical
2 170164 1 V-BELT
3 172844 1 BELT STOP
4 960202 8 WASHER, Plain, 3/4 x 1-5/8 x 1/8
5 1666632 2 SUPPORT, Transmission, Rear
6 1667191 2 SPACER
7 1686613* 1 TRANSMISSION, Hydro
Hydro Gear Model 318-0500
8 1707933 1 FAN
9 1709271 1 LEVER, Tow Valve
10 1709786 1 PULLEY ASSY.
11 1709790 1 STRAP, Torque
12 1709901 1 SPACER
13 1916966 1 LOCKWASHER, 1/2
14 1917356 1 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
15 1917372 1 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18
16 1919262 1 NUT, Hex, Jam, 1/2-20
17 1919381 1 WASHER, 11/32 X 1 X 3/16
18 1920415 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
19 1921210 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd., 3/8-16 x 1
20 1921332 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 3/4
21 1921719 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 2-1/2
22 1921977 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 1-1/4
23 1922611 1 WASHER, Plain
24 1923358 1 NUT, Hex, Full Lock, 1/4-20
25 1928352 4 LOCKNUT, Hex, Flange, 3/8-16
26 1930645 1 NUT, Hex, Flange, 3/8
27 1930651 1 LOCKNUT, Hex, 3/8-16
28 1931277 1 NUT, Hex, Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
29 1931335 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1
30 1933958 3 SCREW, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1-1/64
31 1935048 4 NUT, Hex, Flange Lock, 5/8-18
32 1960151 1 WASHER, Plain, 1/4 x 1-11/32 x 1/16
33 1960509 1 SCREW, Taptite, Hex Hd., 10-24 x 1-1/4
* See pages 52 - 53 for service parts.
13
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Mfg. Nos. 1692403, 1692407, 1692412, 1692495
Hydro Transaxle - Group 1

14
Hydro Transaxle - Group 2
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware
torque specification chart. See
the Table of Contents.
**2567
10 13 12
13 12
21
19
16
8
22
15
24 12 21 521
2
14
2
18
27
1
3
6
23
17
14
20
9
4
15
12
13
11
5
2

1 1666697 1 SPACER
2 1704428 4 BUSHING
3 1707424 1 SPRING, Torsion
4 1709227 1 SPACER
5 1709775 2 BRACE, Shift Panel
6 1709776 1 ROD, Shift
7 1709777 1 SHIFT ROD ASSY.
8 1709782 1 ROD, Control
9 1709784 1 CONTROL LEVER
10 1709824 1 PANEL, Shift
11 1713843 1 KNOB, Large
12 1917356 3 LOCKWASHER, Spring, 5/16
13 1917372 3 NUT, Hex, 5/16-18
14 1918447 3 COTTER PIN, 15/16 X 3/4
15 1919326 4 WASHER, Plain, 11/32 x 3/4 x 1/16
16 1919381 1 WASHER, 11/32 x 1 x 1/8
17 1921333 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd., 5/16-18 x 1
18 1924361 1 WASHER, Plain, 1/2 x 1-1/4 x 5/64
19 1924856 4 SCREW, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1/2
20 1924940 1 WASHER, Plain, 13/32 x 7/8 x 5/64
21 1925003 4 SCREW, Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
22 1931335 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1
23 1931337 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2
24 1960170 1 WASHER, Plain, 1/2 x 1 x 3/32
15
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Mfg. Nos. 1692403, 1692407, 1692412, 1692495
Hydro Transaxle - Group 2

16
Brake & Clutch - Gear Models
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware
torque specification chart. See
the Table of Contents.
**50
Between frame & head
of stud (Ref. No. 2)
21
20
2222325
26
4
14 22
23
10
28
19
18
13
27
15
12
32
30
1
9
31
16
24
11
17
7
24
3
Idler Assy. must pivot
freely with .015" maxi-
mum end play.
Clutch Rod
Grease
Grease
Brake Rod
A minimum of two full
threads must extend thru nut
after assembly
8
5
6
29
Install in uper
hole on clutch
pedal assy. arm.
Install in lower
brake cam lever
hole.
Grease pedal shaft
and insert damper
(Ref. No. 8) into pedal
groove before assembling
pedal (Ref. No 5). Small end of spring
Spring
(Ref. No. 12) in frame

1 157041 1 SPRING, Compression
2 157273 1 STUD
3 159106 1 SPRING, Tension
4 1653076 1 IDLER ASSY.
5 1656852 1 PEDAL, Foot
6 1656854 1 PLATE, End
7 1657222 1 GUIDE ASSY., Rod
8 1659907 1 DAMPER, Rubber
9 1663138 1 GUIDE, Rod
10 1666294 1 SPACER
11 1666656 1 ROD, Brake
12 1666759 1 SPRING, Return
13 1677135 1 GUARD, Spring
14 1685150 1 PULLEY ASSY. (Incl. Ref. No. 10)
15 1702156 1 ROD, Clutch
16 1708226 1 SPRING
17 1708228 1 SPACER
18 1916950 1 NUT, Hex, 3/8-16
19 1916965 1 LOCKWASHER, 3/8
20 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
21 1918213 1 NUT, Hex, 7/16-14
22 1918447 2 PIN, Cotter
23 1919326 2 WASHER, 11/32
24 1919438 2 LOCKNUT, 5/16-18
25 1921969 1 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
26 1922755 1 WASHER, Plain
27 1924058 1 LOCKNUT, Hex, 7/16-14
28 1924940 1 WASHER, Plain, 5/16
29 1927429 2 SCREW, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 5/8
30 1928804 1 SETSCREW, 1/4-20 x 3/8
31 1935048 1 LOCKNUT, Hex, Flange, 5/16-18
32 8191022 1 COLLAR, Set
17
REF. PART
NO. NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Mfg. Nos. 1692401, 1692405, 1692409, 1692493
Brake & Clutch - Gear Models

18
Brake & Clutch - Hydro Models
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware
torque specification chart. See
the Table of Contents.
**2568
18 20
2
12
10
13
1
24
19
21 914 16 17
22
23 27
29
29
11
15
26
7
26
28 25
26
19
21
5
43
26
28
4
Transmission
Brake Arm
Apply anti-seize lubricant to
Ref. No. 5 before assy.
8
Hook in center slot -
rear of steering sump
6
Lubricate bushings (Ref.
No. 4) with grease.