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Simplicity 2003 Rapid Series Parts Manual

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Series Lawn Tractor & Mower Deck
18HP Tractors
Mfg. No.
Description
1694375
2003 Rapid, 18HP Hydro (CE)
Mower Decks
Mfg. No.
Description
1694338
40" Mower Deck
2003 Rapid

Parts Manual

TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV
02/2003
Rev.

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  • Page 1: Parts Manual

    2003 Rapid Series Lawn Tractor & Mower Deck 18HP Tractors Mfg. No. Description 1694375 2003 Rapid, 18HP Hydro (CE) Mower Decks Mfg. No. Description 1694338 40" Mower Deck Parts Manual 02/2003 Rev. TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TRACTOR / MOWER DECK COMPONENTS Frame & Front Axle Group ... Steering Group ... Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton ... Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q ... Transmission SERVICE PARTS - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle ... 12 Lift Group ... 18 Controls Group ...

  • Page 4: Frame & Front Axle Group

    50-57 ft. lbs. (48-56 Nm) The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Torque to 150 ft. lbs. (202 Nm) Torque to 22-40 ft. lbs.
  • Page 5 930671 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-16 WASHER NUT, Hex Flange, 5/8-11 PLATE, Axle TOWER & SUPPORT ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 6: Steering Group

    The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Torque to 36-44 ft/lbs (49-59 Nm.) Torque to 11 ft/lbs Torque to (15 Nm.)
  • Page 7 1611710 1960518 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION STEERING WHEEL, Straight Shaft CAP-STEERING WHEEL PIN, Spring COVER, Black Rubber BUSHING PLATE, Mounting Steering...

  • Page 8: Engine Group - 18Hp Briggs & Stratton

    Torque to 18 ft/lbs. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. RH Rear Torque to 19-23 ft/lbs. Tie clutch wire to spring away from pulley.
  • Page 9 * See your local Briggs & Stratton distributor for parts and service. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION MUFFLER GASKET CAPSCREW HOSE, Oil Drain DECAL, 18HP ENGINE, 18 HP Briggs &...

  • Page 10: Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K46Q

    Group The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Spring to be compressed to 2.50" - 2.62" (6.4cm - 6.7 cm)when brake is locked. Rear frame...
  • Page 11 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 1/4-20 SCREW, Phillips Head, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 FASTENER, Panel PAD, Footrest, RH...
  • Page 12 Group The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Spring to be compressed to 2.50" - 2.62" (6.4cm - 6.7 cm)when brake is locked. Rear frame...
  • Page 13 1960103 1960637 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION PIN, Cotter WASHER BRACKET & PIN ASSEMBLY SPRING, Compression WASHER NUT, Hex KEPS, 3/8-16...

  • Page 14: Transmission Service Parts - Tuff Torq K-46Q Transaxle

    THICKER PLATE The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 23 23 PLATE OF SMALLER INNER DIA. SHOULD CONTACT PISTONS. SEAL SIDE; OUTER TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV...
  • Page 15 1708672 1718083 1724294 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION SNAP RING PULLEY LOCK WASHER SPLINE COLLAR RING, "E" PUMP SHAFT SEAL...
  • Page 16 THICKER PLATE The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 23 23 PLATE OF SMALLER INNER DIA. SHOULD CONTACT PISTONS. SEAL SIDE; OUTER TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV...
  • Page 17 1701879 1708689 1708692 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION WASHER REDUCTION GEAR COLLAR, Final FINAL PINION REDUCTION SHAFT AXLE SHAFT BUSHING...
  • Page 18 THICKER PLATE The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 23 23 PLATE OF SMALLER INNER DIA. SHOULD CONTACT PISTONS. SEAL SIDE; OUTER TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV...
  • Page 19 1720418 1724347 1718100 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION SHAFT, Bypass "O" RING SPRING PIN LEVER, Bypass CONTROL LEVER PIN, Roll...

  • Page 20: Lift Group

    Note: Models With out Cruise Install into left hand side of lower dash. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21 1725039 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4 WASHER ROD, Lift GRIP, Black Vinyl CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 3/4...

  • Page 22: Controls Group

    Controls Group NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV 986014...
  • Page 23 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION ROD, Brake KNOB, Push On, Red CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 5/16-18 x 3/4 PEDAL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 24: Cruise Control Group

    See Transmission Group See Controls Group The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Round corner of washer to inside. See Transmission Group 986045 Lubricate both sides of slot with grease.
  • Page 25 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 7/8 KNOB, Cruise NUT, Hex ESNA Lock, 1/4-20 LEVER & BRACKET ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 26: Electrical Group

    UNDER SEAT DECK Seat Switch (NC) The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. UNDER FRAME Cruise Switch See Controls Group for Mounting Hardware Pedal...
  • Page 27 1713163 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY HARNESS, Headlight Assembly SWITCH, PTO, Push/Pull PLUG, Hole CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4 x 5/8 BREAKER, Circuit 12Volt, 20Amps WIRE, 12GA, 5.9"...
  • Page 28 UNDER SEAT DECK Seat Switch (NC) The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. UNDER FRAME Cruise Switch See Controls Group for Mounting Hardware Pedal...
  • Page 29 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION STRAP, Battery BATTERY, 12 Volt SCREW, Hex Washer Head Plastite, 1/4-20 SWITCH, Operator Present, NC, Grey...

  • Page 30: Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group

    Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 985932 TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV...
  • Page 31 1930645 1924940 1722313 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION BRACKET SEAT, 15" Back SUPPORT CLIP, Wire WASHER SPRING, Compression NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 5/16-18...

  • Page 32: Hopper Group

    Hopper Group NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6 23 TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV 986224...
  • Page 33 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION ANGLE & BAR ASSEMBLY FRAME ASMY-HOPPER NEW BARON CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1/2...
  • Page 34 Hopper Group NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6 23 TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV 986224...
  • Page 35 1960353 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION SUPPORT, Back Plate CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/2-13 x 1 NUT, Hex, 1/2-13 LOCKWASHER, 1/2 HOPPER &...

  • Page 36: Mulching Group

    Center & position 2" (76 cm) below cutout. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 986261 TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV...
  • Page 37 1720391 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 3/4 LOCKWASHER, 1/4 BRACKET, Mulching Plug PLUG, Mulching STRAP, Hood, Black Rubber...

  • Page 38: Wheels & Tires Group

    NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. Front Wheels Rear Wheels The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 39 1721694 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION WASHER TIRE, 15 X 6.00, Super Turf TUBE, 4.10/3.50 - 6 BEARING VALVE STEM & CAP ASSEMBLY WHEEL, 4.50 X 6.00, (Includes Ref.

  • Page 40: Decals Group

    5, 6 10, 11 Back plate shown with munching kit. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 41 * Not a Service Part. The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694375 - 2003 Rapid © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION DECAL, Belt & Blade DECAL, Ignition Switch DECAL, Crusie / Lift...

  • Page 42: 40" Mower Deck - Belt Idle Arm & Hitch

    NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart. Insert Must Face Out The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 986251 TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV...
  • Page 43 1930601 1724626 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION V-BELT PULLEY, 4-1/2 OD NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 3/8-16 PLATE ASEMBLY WASHER SPACER...

  • Page 44: 40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar

    Insert Must Face Out The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 19 20 55 20 Insert Must Face Out TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV 986291B...
  • Page 45 1915726 118053 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 WASHER SPACER SHAFT & BAR ASSEMBLY WASHER...
  • Page 46 Insert Must Face Out The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 19 20 55 20 Insert Must Face Out TP 400-3823-00-BR-UV 986291B...
  • Page 47 1722663 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION TRUNNION NUT, Hex Lock ESNA, 1/4-20 LATCH, "U" CAPSCREW, Hex Head 1/4-20 x 2-1/4...

  • Page 48: 40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blade

    (68-95 Nm.) 1 13 The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Torque screws to 50-70 ft/lbs (68-95 Nm.) Torque to 45-55 ft/lbs (61-75 Nm.)
  • Page 49 1719737 1921319 Footnotes The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.: 1694338 - 40" Mower © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. DESCRIPTION COVER, Arbor, RH GUARD, Extension RIVET, Pop WASHER HOUSING, Arbor, Bottom W/Lube Fitting ARBOR &...

  • Page 51: Torque Specification Chart

    Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications Common Hardware Types Hex Head Capscrew Carriage Bolt Standard Hardware Sizing When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2”, this is the Nominal size , meaning the inside diameter is 1/2 inch; if a second number is present it represent the threads per inch When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2”, this means the Nominal size , or body diameter is 1/2 inch;...
  • Page 52 MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N. Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2003 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA.

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