Simplicity 2003 Rapid Series User manual

Parts Manual

Rev. 02/2003

2003 Rapid

Series Lawn Tractor & Mower Deck

TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV

. No. Descri

tion

HP Tractors

1694375 2003 Rapid, 18HP Hydro (CE)

. No. Descri

tion

Mower Decks

1694338 40" Mower Deck

Table Of Content

Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover

TRACTOR / MOWER DECK COMPONENTS PAGES

Frame & Front Axle Group .................................................................................................... 2

Steering Group ...................................................................................................................... 4

Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton ................................................................................ 6

Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q .................................................................................. 8

Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle .............................................. 12

Lift Group ............................................................................................................................... 18

Controls Group ...................................................................................................................... 20

Cruise Control Group ............................................................................................................ 22

Electrical Group ..................................................................................................................... 24

Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group ............................................................................................... 28

Hopper Group ........................................................................................................................ 30

Mulching Group ..................................................................................................................... 34

Wheels & Tires Group ...........................................................................................................36

Decals Group ........................................................................................................................ 38

40" Mower Deck - Belt Idle Arm & Hitch ................................................................................ 40

40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar ............................................................... 42

40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blade .......................................................................... 46

Frame & Front Axle Group

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

Torque to

150 ft. lbs.

(202 Nm)

Torque to

150 ft. lbs.

(202 Nm)

Torque to

22-40 ft. lbs.

(30-54 Nm)

Torque to

13 ft. lbs.

Service Kit

1686943

Torque to

50-57 ft. lbs.

(48-56 Nm)

Torque to

22-40 ft. lbs.

(30-54 Nm)

Torque to

55-60 ft. lbs.

(74-81 Nm)

11 17

29 29

37 38

985880

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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.

Frame & Front Axle Group

Footnotes

1 1930645 7 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16

2 1960035 2 WASHER

3 960646 1 NUT, Hex Flange, 5/8-11

4 1722212 1 PLATE, Axle

5 1724081 1 TOWER & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

6 1923683 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 3/4

7 1723528 1 SUPPORT

8 1664847 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4

9 1721572 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY

10 960645 1 CAPSCREW, 5/8-11 x 3-1/2

11 1933260 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 x 3/4

12 1722541 1 LINK, Drag

13 1919262 1 NUT, Hex Jam, 1/2-20

14 1922755 1 WASHER

15 1960103 2 WASHER

16 1702779 1 JOINT, Ball

17 1708236 1 SPACER

18 1931350 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1

19 1722626 1 ROD, Tie

20 1611705 2 SPACER

21 1722200 1 AXEL ASSEMBLY, w/ LH Spindle (Includes Ref. Nos. 21, 35, 36 & 43)

22 1930650 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 7/16-14

23 1931352 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

24 1721918 1 HOOK, "J"

25 1927531 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-14 x 2, GR8

26 1721805 1 BUMPER, Black, Steel, Standard

26 1723502 1 BUMPER, Chrome, Optional

27 1960086 4 SCREW, Torx Head, 5/16-18 x 7/8

28 1721752 1 SPACER

29 1721682 6 BUSHING

30 1919394 1 WASHER

31 932577 1 REAINING RING

32 1722199 1 SPINDLE, RH

33 1704314 1 FITTING, Lube

34 923485 1 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 7/8, GR8

35 1663151 1 LOCKWASHER, 3/8

36 1725113 1 HUB & ARM ASSEMBLY

37 1724264 1 SPINDLE, RH

38 930671 1 KEY, Woodruff

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

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Steering Group

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

Torque to

36-44 ft/lbs

(49-59 Nm.)

Bearing mounts

below frame.

Slide pinion into

gear before

tightening nuts.

Steering cap

snaps over

steering wheel.

Torque to

19.5 ft/lbs

(26 Nm.)

Torque to

11 ft/lbs

(15 Nm.)

986091

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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.

Steering Group

Footnotes

1 1722318 1 STEERING WHEEL, Straight Shaft

2 1722319 1 CAP-STEERING WHEEL

3 1960540 1 PIN, Spring

4 1722749 1 COVER, Black Rubber

5 176440 2 BUSHING

6 1721736 1 PLATE, Mounting Steering

7 1960114 6 WASHER

8 1933260 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 3/8-16 x 3/4

9 1931211 2 NUT, Hex Whiz Lock, 3/8-16

10 1722459 1 BEARING

11 1722461 1 SPACER

12 1724470 1 GEAR & SHAFT ASSEMBLY

13 1960032 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

14 1930645 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16

15 1664847 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 3/4

16 1723604 1 SHAFT ASSEMBLY

17 1919314 1 PIN, Cotter

18 1931317 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 1/4-20 x 3/4

19 928372 2 NUT, Hex,1/4-20

20 1611710 1 RING, Clipring Extension

21 1960518 2 NUT, Push

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

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Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

Torque to

18 ft/lbs.

Tie clutch wire

to spring away

from pulley.

Torque to

45-50 ft/lbs.

Torque to

19-23 ft/lbs.

Note:

Orentation

of All Keys

RH Rear

986012

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.

Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton

Footnotes

1 1721706 1 MUFFLER

2 * 2 GASKET

3 * 4 CAPSCREW

4 1723165 1 HOSE, Oil Drain

5 1722779 1 DECAL, 18HP

6 * 1 ENGINE, 18 HP Briggs & Stratton INTEK TWIN, Model 406777, Type

0162E1

7 1719847 1 SEAL, Circle

8 1722388 1 BULKHEAD

9 1925003 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1/2

10 1721950 1 CONTROL, Throttle Double 39" Long w/Knobs

11 1701011 1 TIE

12 934683 2 CLIP, Wire

13 960112 2 CLAMP, Hose Type E

14 1718678 1 HOSE, 58" Long

15 1722392 2 SHIELD

16 1929000 8 SCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8

17 1708264 1 NUT, Special

18 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16

19 1960648 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-20 x 2-3/4

20 1720532 1 CLUTCH, Electric, OGURA

21 1722288 1 PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY, 4-1/2 OD

22 1720463 1 KEY

23 932747 1 TIE

24 930598 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

25 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, External Tooth, 3/8

26 1722414 1 SHIELD, Muffler Bottom

27 1960368 8 NUT, Speed,1/4-20

28 1722389 1 DUCT, Muffler Top

29 1935255 2 NUT, Speed, 5/16-18

30 1960295 8 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock1/4-20 x 5/8

31 1924856 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2

32 1722390 1 DUCT, Muffler Extension

* See your local Briggs & Stratton distributor for parts and service.

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

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Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,

use the standard hardware torque

specification chart.

Rear frame

hitch

See Control

Group

Spring to be compressed

to 2.50" - 2.62" (6.4cm -

6.7 cm)when

brake is locked.

20 21

4, 5

986231

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

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