Simplicity 4579 User manual

Parts Manual
Rev. 04/2007
Prestige
Series Garden Tractors & Mower Decks
TP 400-4579-00-PR-S
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27HP Product
1695264 Prestige, 27HP Hydro 4WD w/PS RMO
2690680 Prestige, 27HP Hydro 4WD w/PS RMO and 50" Mower Deck
2690681 Prestige, 27HP Hydro 4WD w/PS RMO and 54" Mower Deck
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Mower Decks
1695294 50" Mower Deck
1695266 54" Mower Deck
1734885
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Table Of Content
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Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
PRODUCT COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame & Front Axle Group - 4WD ....................................................................................................................... 4
Steering Group - Power Steering ......................................................................................................................... 8
Engine & Electric Clutch Group - 23HP, 25HP & 27HP Kohler ........................................................................... 10
Transmission Group ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Controls Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Cruise Control Group ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Electrical Group .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Hood, Grille & Dash Group .................................................................................................................................. 22
Seat & Seat Deck Group ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Lift Group - Hydraulic Lift with Power Steering .................................................................................................... 26
Wheels & Tires Group .......................................................................................................................................... 30
Decals Group ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
44" & 50" Mower Deck - Clutch & Support Group ............................................................................................... 34
50" Mower Deck - Electric Height Adjustment & Roller Bar Group ..................................................................... 36
50" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blades ...................................................................................................... 40
54" Mower Deck - Clutch & Support Group ......................................................................................................... 44
54" Mower Deck - Electric Height Adjust & Roller Group .................................................................................... 46
54" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbor & Cover Group .............................................................................................. 50

Frame & Front Axle Group - 4WD
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
987590
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Frame & Front Axle Group - 4WD
Footnotes
FRAME ASSEMBLY, Front & Rear 4WD1 1734731ASM 1
TOWER & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY2 1733139ASM 1
SUPPORT, Seat Deck3 1723528ASM 1
BACKPLATE, Hitch4 1722602ASM 1
BRACKET ASSEMBLY, Steering 4WD5 1733918ASM 1
BUMPER, 4GA6 1721805ASM 1
AXLE ASSEMBLY, Front7 1733480SM 1
PIVOT ASSEMBLY, Axle w/Bushings8 1734241ASM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/8-11 x 2-1/2 G59 1960755SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/9-16 x 3/4 G512 1931348SM 2
JOINT, Ball 1/2-2013 1702779SM 1
SPACER14 1708236SM 1
NUT, Hex Jam, 1/2-2015 1919262SM 1
NUT, Hex Flange, 3/8-16 Two-Way Lock16 1930645SM 1
BRACKET, Cylinder Mounting18 1733166ASM 1
SPACER20 2172914SM 1
CYLINDER, Hydraulic Steering21 1733759SM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Head, M12-1-3/4 x 3522 197487SM 3
SHAFT & BRACKET ASSEMBLY, Axle Pivot23 1733863SM 1
WASHER, 5/824 1960035SM 2
STOP, "L" Steering25 1734511ASM 1
SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/426 1664847SM 4
NUT, Hex Flange 5/8-11 Two-Way Lock27 2860646SM 2
SCREW, Hex Washer head, Taptite, 3/8-16 x 3/428 1923683SM 4
NUT, Hex Flange 1/2-13 Whiz Lock29 2860668SM 2
NUT, Hex Flange 3/8-16 Whiz Lock30 1928352SM 4
CAPSCREW, Hex Head 1/2-13 x 1 G531 1923114SM 2
CAPSCREW, Hex Head 3/8-16 x 1 G532 1921210SM 2
SCREW, Truss Head Torx Drive 5/16-18 x 7/833 1960086SM 4
PIN, Dowel34 1733581SM 2
WASHER, 1/235 1960170SM 3
LOCKWASHER, Spring36 1916966SM 3
PIN, Cotter37 1923360SM 1
LOCKWASHER, Spring38 1960754SM 6
CAPSCREW, Hex Head39 1950036SM 6
SPACER, Powdered Metal40 1667812SM 1
FITTING, Hose Elbow, 45 Degrees, 13/16-16 x 3/4-1641 1733403SM 2
HOSE ASSEMBLY, Hydraulic42 1733400SM 1
HOSE ASSEMBLY, Hydraulic43 1733891SM 1
BRACKET, Hose Mounting 10GA44 1733501ASM 1
FITTING, Bulkhead Union 13/16-1645 1733402SM 2
CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4 G546 1931333SM 2
NUT, Hex KEPS, 5/16-1847 1960636SM 2
NUT, Jam 13/16-1648 1733947SM 2
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
5
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
TP 400-4579-00-PR-S

Frame & Front Axle Group - 4WD
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
987590
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
6
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Frame & Front Axle Group - 4WD
Footnotes
WASHER, 3/849 1960103SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 G550 1931355SM 1
SUPPORT, Steering Unit 7GA51 1733044ASM 1
SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite 5/16-18 x 1/252 1924856SM 4
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
7
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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Steering Group - Power Steering
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
987424
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
8
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Steering Group - Power Steering
Footnotes
STEERING WHEEL1 1733363SM 1
PLATE, Steering Mounting4 1724685ASM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 G55 1960655SM 2
ADAPTER, Tilt6 1725294SM 1
SPACER7 1723898SM 2
NUT, Push Pal8 1933988SM 2
NUT, Hex Keps 5/16-189 1960636SM 2
STEERING UNIT, Tilt10 1733790SM 1
BELLOWS, Tilt Steering Unit w/Slot11 1686970SM 1
CAP, Steering Wheel12 1725024SM 1
DECAL, Power Steering (Not Shown)13 1716518SM 2
WASHER, 5/814 1924366SM 1
NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light 5/8-1815 1960576SM 1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
9
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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Engine & Electric Clutch Group - 23HP, 25HP & 27HP Kohler
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985906
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
10
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Engine & Electric Clutch Group - 23HP, 25HP & 27HP Kohler
Footnotes
ENGINE, 23HP Kohler Command - Model CV23S Spec PS-755531* 1
ENGINE, 25HP Kohler Courage Twin - Model SV730S Spec PS-SV730-00201* 1
ENGINE, 25HP Kohler Command Twin - Model CV730S1* 1
ENGINE, 27HP Kohler Command Twin - Model CV740S Spec PS-CV740-00401* 1
SEAL, Foam (Only used on 23HP Models)2 1719847SM 1
HOSE, Oil Drain3 1723165SM 1
BULKHEAD4 1722388ASM 1
SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite 5/16-18 x 1/25 1924856SM 2
CONTROL, Throttle Double 39.0 LG w/Knobs (Used on all models except 25HP Kohler
Courage)
6 1727223SM 1
THROTTLE, Control Double 51.0 LG w/Knobs (Only used on 25HP Kohler Courage)6 1727375SM 1
CLAMP, Hose7 2860112SM 1
HOSE, Fuel8 1718678SM 1
TIE, Self Locking9 1701011SM 3
SHIELD, Side10 1722392ASM 2
MUFFLER, Kohler Twin11 1721705SM 1
DUCT, Muffler (Used on all models except 25HP Kohler Courage)12 1722390ASM 1
DUCT, Muffler (Only used on 25HP Kohler Courage)12 1733884ASM 1
SCREW, Hex Whiz Lock Flange 1/4-20 x 5/813 1960295SM 4
CLIP, Speed Wire14 2834683SM 2
DUCT, Muffler Top15 1722389ASM 1
SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite 1/4-20 x 3/816 1929000SM 8
SHIELD, Muffler17 1722414ASM 1
NUT, Speed 1/4-20 Lug Type18 1960368SM 4/8
NUT, Speed 5/16-18 Lug Type19 1935255SM 2
LOCKWASHER, External Tooth 3/820 2820427SM 1
SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite 3/8-16 x 1 (Used only on 25HP Courage & 27HP
Command)
21 2827187SM 3/4
SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 (Used on all models except 27HP)22 2830598SM 1/4
KEY, Hi-Pro23 1720463SM 1
PULLEY & HUB ASMY24 1722288SM 1
WASHER, Hex25 1708264SM 1
LOCKWASHER, Spring26 1918199SM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Head 7/16-20 x 3-1/2 G527 1960649SM 1
CLUTCH, Electric28 1686883SM 1
TIE, Self Locking (Used only on 23HP models)29 2832747SM 1
SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite 1/4-20 x 1/230 1925003SM 2
WASHER, 3/8 (Used on all models except 23HP)31 1924940SM 1
RETAINER, Clutch (Used on all models except 23HP)32 1732026SM 1
EDGING, Rubber (Used on all models except 23HP)33 1731971SM 1
Note * See your local Kohler distributor for parts and service.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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Transmission Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
987547
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
12
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission Group
Footnotes
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, K6641 1733478SM 1
PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY2 1722194SM 1
FAN3 1719233SM 1
SCREW, Hex Washer Head, Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1-1/44 1933958SM 3
BELT, 94.055 1721392SM 1
STRAP, 4-1/4 Long6 1721593ASM 1
ARM, Control 7GA7 1733318ASM 1
ROD, 17-27/64 Long8 1721424SM 1
SPRING, Compression9 1722684SM 1
SPRING, Compression10 1729277SM 1
CAP, Expansion11 1722711SM 1
SCREW, Pan Head Torx, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Taptite12 1960676SM 2
FASTENER, Panel13 1704351SM 15
PAD, Footrest L.H.14 1722174SM 1
PAD, Footrest R.H.15 1722173SM 1
ROD, Free Wheel16 1721622SM 1
KNOB, Interior Thread17 1723126SM 1
SUPPORT, Transmission18 1721728ASM 2
HOSE, Hydraulic19 1733531SM 1
BOLT, Shoulder, 3/8-1621 1732129SM 3
CLIP, Hair Pin22 1960074SM 1
SPACER23 1734337SM 1
CLAMP, Hose Worm24 2860266SM 1
WASHER, 1/225 1960027SM 3
WASHER, 3/826 1924940SM 1
PIN, Quick27 1722460SM 1
TANK, Oil Natural28 1732989SM 1
CLAMP, Hose Worm29 1723214SM 2
NUT, Hex Flange 5/16-18 ESNA30 1960686SM 6
COTTER PIN31 1918447SM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 2-1/2 G532 1921719SM 1
WASHER, 5/1633 1960141SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 1 G534 1931335SM 1
NUT, Hex KEPS 5/16-1835 1960636SM 2
NUT, Hex Flange36 1719968SM 1
NUT, Hex Flange 3/8-16 ESNA42 1960687SM 4
WASHER, 7/1643 1918267SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1 G544 1931350SM 6
CAPSCREW, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3 G545 1960590SM 4
WASHER, 5/1646 1919326SM 3
NUT, Hex Keps 3/8-1647 1960637SM 6
ACTUATOR, Switch48 1727215ASM 1
POP RIVET49 1960241SM 2
PIN, Clevis50 1724107SM 1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
TP 400-4579-00-PR-S

Transmission Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
987547
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
14
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Transmission Group
Footnotes
BEARING51 1722648SM 1
HOSE, Hydraulic52 1722468SM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 G553 1921160SM 1
SPACER54 1713588SM 1
PIVOT ASSEMBLY, Control55 1733320ASM 1
ARM, Control56 1733525ASM 1
TUBE, Hydraulic 4WD57 1733483SM 1
TUBE, Hydraulic Rear58 1733484SM 1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
TP 400-4579-00-PR-S

Controls Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
986599
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
16
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
TP 400-4579-00-PR-S

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Controls Group
Footnotes
ROD, Brake Lock1 1721353SM 1
KNOB, Push On, Red Plastic "P"2 1721891SM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Flange Whiz Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/43 1930591SM 1
WASHER, 5/16, Black4 1919326SM 2
ROD, Brake5 1721476SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1 3/46 1931353SM 2
BUSHING, 5/8 x 3/4 x 3/4, Nylon7 1663114SM 2
FITTING, Lube, 1/48 2821133SM 1
SPRING, Extension9 1725250SM 1
PIN, Quick10 1722460SM 3
ARM & HUB ASSEMBLY, Idler11 1724917SM 1
WASHER, 5/812 1960020SM 1
RING, Clipring Extension13 1704420SM 1
PULLEY, w/Bearing14 1721134SM 1
WASHER, 3/815 1924940SM 1
NUT, Hex Flange ESNA, 3/8-1616 1960687SM 2
PULLEY, Idler17 1721133SM 1
BUSHING, 1 x 1-1/8 x 5/8, Nylon18 1723237SM 2
ARM, Brake19 1722513SM 1
PEDAL ASSEMBLY, Foot20 1726763SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 1/4-20 x 1-1/421 1931320SM 1
PIN, Cotter, Black22 1918447SM 1
LATCH, Brake23 1721354ASM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/424 1664847SM 3
NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 5/16-1825 1919438SM 1
WASHER, 5/16, Black26 1919381SM 1
NUT, Hex Flange Whiz Lock Large, 5/16-1827 1927557SM 2
PEDAL, Brake28 1722535ASM 1
PAD, Brake Pedal29 1721577SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 7/830 1931334SM 4
CAPSCREW, 5/16-18 x 131 1921333SM 2
ACTUATOR, Switch 2.53" Long32 1722083ASM 1
CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 3/433 1923683SM 1
PEDAL, Forward34 1722070ASM 1
NUT, Hex KEPS, 5/16-1835 1960636SM 4
PAD, Foot Pedal Forward36 1721675SM 1
PEDAL, Reverse37 1722071ASM 1
PAD, Foot Pedal Reverse38 1721674SM 1
NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 1/4-2039 1920397SM 1
CAM, Roller40 1686612SM 1
SPRING, Extension41 1721995SM 1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
TP 400-4579-00-PR-S

Cruise Control Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
985883
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
18
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Cruise Control Group
Footnotes
COVER, w/Cruise Icon1 1722314SM 1
SCREW, Torque Head Plus Socket Head, 1/4-20 x 7/82 1960666SM 1
KNOB, Cruise3 1722303SM 1
NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 1/4-204 1920397SM 1
LEVER & BRACKET ASSEMBLY, Cruise5 1722003SM 1
WASHER, 3/8, Black6 1960103SM 2
CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/47 1931333SM 1
WASHER, 1/28 1924361SM 2
SPACER, w/Flange, 11/32 x 15/32 x 3/49 1709043SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 2-3/410 1931342SM 1
CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 2-1/411 1960273SM 1
PIN, Quick12 1722460SM 2
ROD, Cruise13 1722117SM 1
ROD, Return14 1733719SM 1
SPRING, Cruise Return to Frame15 2159106SM 1
NUT, Hex KEPS, 5/16-1816 1960636SM 2
CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head Plastite, 10-14 x 5/817 1960001SM 2
SWITCH, Push, Neutral Start, Gray18 1717050SM 1
SPACER, 11/32 x 5/8 x 1-13/3219 1722080SM 1
WASHER, 5/16, Black20 1919326SM 1
WASHER, 5/16, Black21 1919381SM 1
NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 5/16-1822 1919438SM 1
SPRING, Compression23 1677746SM 1
PIN, Cotter24 1918447SM 1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
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Electrical Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
986606
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
20
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Briggs and Stratton Yard Power Products Group
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1695264 - Prestige
2690680 - Prestige
2690681 - Prestige
TP 400-4579-00-PR-S