Simplicity Baron XL User manual
Parts Manual
Rev. 03/205
Baron XL
Series Lawn Tractors & Mower Decks
TP 400-4198-00-BR-SM
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1694670 Baron XL, 18HP Hydro RMO (CE)
1694672 Baron XL, 18HP Hydro RMO (CE)
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20HP Product
1694671 Baron XL, 20HP Hydro RMO (CE)
1694673 Baron XL, 20HP Hydro RMO (CE)
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Mower Decks
1694790 40" Mower Deck (CE)
1694796 40" Mower Deck (CE)
Table Of Content
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Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
PRODUCT COMPONENTS PAGES
Frame & Front Axle Group ................................................................................................................................... 4
Steering Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Engine Group - 18HP & 20HP Briggs & Stratton, VANGUARD Twin ................................................................. 10
Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single ...................................................................................... 12
Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BF ............................................................................................................. 14
Lift Group .............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Controls Group ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Cruise Control Group ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Electrical Group .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Hood, Grille & Dash Group .................................................................................................................................. 30
Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group ............................................................................................................................. 32
Hopper Group ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Deflector Group .................................................................................................................................................... 38
Wheels & Tires Group .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Decals Group - Brand & Model ............................................................................................................................ 42
Decals Group - Safety & Common ...................................................................................................................... 44
40" Mower Deck - Belt, Idle Arm & Hitch ............................................................................................................. 46
40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar ............................................................................................. 48
40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blade ........................................................................................................ 52
Frame & Front Axle Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
150 ft. lbs.
(202 Nm)
Torque to
22-40 ft. lbs.
(30-54 Nm)
Torque to
13 ft. lbs.
Service Kit
1686985
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)
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41
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1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL
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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 1727396 1 FRAME ASSEMBLY
10 960645 1 CAPSCREW, 5/8-11 x 3-1/2
11 1704314 2 FITTING, Grease for Wear Plate, 1/4-20, with Ball
12 1933260 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 x 3/4
13 1722541 1 LINK, Drag
14 1922755 1 WASHER
15 1960103 2 WASHER
16 1919262 1 NUT, Hex Jam, 1/2-20
17 1702779 1 JOINT, Ball
18 1708236 1 SPACER
19 1931350 2 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1
20 1611705 2 SPACER
21 1722626 1 ROD, Tie
22 1721682 6 BUSHING
23 1930650 2 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 7/16-14
24 1704314 3 FITTING, Lube
25 1686985 1 SPINDLE REPLACEMENT KIT, LH (Includes Ref. Nos. 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30)
26 923485 1 CAPSCREW, 3/8-16 x 7/8, GR8
27 1663151 1 WASHER, Spring, 3/8
28 1725112 1 HUB & ARM ASSEMBLY
29 930671 1 KEY, Woodruff
30 1724264 1 SPINDLE, LH
31 1722200 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY, w/ LH Spindle, Complete (Includes Ref. Nos. 22, 24, 41, 42 & 43)
32 1931352 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
33 1927531 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-14 x 2, GR8
34 1721918 1 HOOK, "J"
35 1721752 1 SPACER
36 1960086 4 SCREW, Torx Head, 5/16-18 x 7/8
37 1721805 1 BUMPER, Black, Steel, Standard
37 1723502 1 BUMPER, Chrome, Optional
38 1930591 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Whiz Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4
39 1724801 1 PLATE, Axle Wear
40 1931277 2 NUT, Hex Falnge Whiz Lock, 5/16-18
41 1722199 1 SPINDLE, RH
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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Frame & Front Axle Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to
150 ft. lbs.
(202 Nm)
Torque to
22-40 ft. lbs.
(30-54 Nm)
Torque to
13 ft. lbs.
Service Kit
1686985
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)
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PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.
Frame & Front Axle Group
Footnotes
42 1919394 1 WASHER
43 932577 1 RETAINING RING
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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.)
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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, Simplicity Logo
2 1725024 1 CAP, Steering Wheel, Plain
3 1960540 1 PIN, Spring
4 1722749 1 COVER, Black Rubber
5 176440 2 BUSHING
6 1721736 1 PLATE, Mounting Steering
7 1960114 5 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, Flange
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 1960114 2 WASHER
22 1933988 2 NUT, Push, 5/16
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL
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Engine Group - 18HP & 20HP Briggs & Stratton, VANGUARD Twin
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Engine Manufacturer
Gasket & Hardware,
Torque to 18 ft. lbs.
(25 Nm)
Tie clutch wire
to keep away
from pulley. Torque to
45-50 ft. lbs.
(61 - 68 Nm)
Torque to
19-23 ft. lbs.
(26 - 31 Nm)
Note:
Orientation
of All Keys
Install between Frame &
Ground cable on RH
rear engine capscrew.
Tie cables to Left
Hand side fo shield.
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35
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31
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6
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7
986833
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
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1694673 - Baron XL
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