Simplicity Baron Series User Manual

Parts ManualRev.03/205Baron XLSeries Lawn Tractors & Mower DecksTP 400-4198-00-BR-SMMfg. No. Description18HP Product1694670 Baron XL, 18HP Hydro R

Engine Group - 18HP & 20HP Briggs & Stratton, VANGUARD TwinNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Engine Group - 18HP & 20HP Briggs & Stratton, VANGUARD TwinFootnotes1 1722625 1 MUFFLER2 * 1 GASKET3 1917356 2

Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK SingleNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Engine Manuf

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK SingleFootnotes1 1723467 1 MUFFLER2 * 2 GASKET3 1917356 4 LOCKWASHER,

Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BFNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Right sideonly.See ControlGrou

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BFFootnotes1 1960676 2 SCREW, Pan Head Torx Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1-1/42 1704351 15 FAST

Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BFNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Right sideonly.See ControlGrou

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BFFootnotes43 8191045 1 SPRING, Compression44 176440 2 BUSHING, Nylon45 927794 2 RIN

Lift GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Install into left handside of lower dash.Install in lower

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Lift GroupFootnotes1 1722302 1 GRIP, Black Vinyl2 1722024 1 ROD, Lift Lever3 1930645 1 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-164 19

Controls GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.See Transmission Groupfor service parts.Use adhesivet

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Controls GroupFootnotes1 1721353 1 ROD, Brake2 1721891 1 KNOB, Push On, Red3 1930591 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock,

Controls GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.See Transmission Groupfor service parts.Use adhesivet

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Controls GroupFootnotes43 1722071 1 PEDAL, ReverseThe above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:200523 © Cop

Cruise Control GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.See TransmissionGroupSee TransmissionGroupSee C

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Cruise Control GroupFootnotes1 1960666 1 CAPSCREW, Torx Socket Head, 1/4-20 x 7/82 1722303 1 KNOB, Cruise3 1920397 1 NU

Electrical GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.CruiseSwitchSee Controls Groupfor Mounting Hardware

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Electrical GroupFootnotes1 1721810 1 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, 4 Bulb2 1722669 1 HARNESS, Headlight3 1722887 1 SWITCH, PTO Pu

Electrical GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.CruiseSwitchSee Controls Groupfor Mounting Hardware

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Electrical GroupFootnotes41 1929000 1 SCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/842 1726810 1 BRACKET, Switch Mountin

Table Of ContentsTorque Specification Chart ... Inside Back CoverPRODUCT COMPONENTS

Hood, Grille & Dash GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.1012111317915784639442151614986611The

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Hood, Grille & Dash GroupFootnotes1 1721804 1 PANEL, RH Side1 1729319 1 PANEL, RH Side, Red2 1721801 1 HOOD, no Lou

Seat Deck & Fuel Tank GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Torque to14 - 19 ft/lbs(19 - 25.8 Nm

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Seat Deck & Fuel Tank GroupFootnotes1 1722129 1 BRACKET, Seat2 1722306 1 SEAT, 15" Back, Simplicity Logo3 1722

Hopper GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.6431293363326030623439413540376643364255234440475149482

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Hopper GroupFootnotes1 1727486 1 ROD & TABS ASSEMBLY, Bagger Front2 1960685 22 NUT, Hex KEPS Conical Washer, 1/4-20

Hopper GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.6431293363326030623439413540376643364255234440475149482

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Hopper GroupFootnotes42 1727419 1 BACKPLATE ASSEMBLY43 1723182 1 BRACKET, Latch LH, 7GA44 1931277 4 NUT, Hex Flange Whi

Deflector GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.17528463986863The above parts group applies to the f

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Deflector GroupFootnotes1 1960074 2 CLIP, Hair Pin2 1919381 2 WASHER, 5/163 1723683 2 PIN, Clevis4 1724935 1 DEFLECTOR

Frame & Front Axle GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Torque to150 ft. lbs.(202 Nm)Torque to2

Wheels & Tires GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Front WheelsRear WheelsUse as required.Use

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Wheels & Tires GroupFootnotes1 1722065 2 WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLY, Front, (Includes Ref. Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6)

Decals Group - Brand & ModelNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.6781011253194B986625The above parts

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Decals Group - Brand & ModelFootnotes1 1722773 1 DECAL, Hood Stripe RH, Simplicity2 1727718 1 DECAL, Hood LH, Simpl

Decals Group - Safety & CommonNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Back plate shownwith munching kit

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Decals Group - Safety & CommonFootnotes1 1727713 1 DECAL, Belt and Blade2 1722806 1 DECAL, Ignitiaon Switch Symbols

40" Mower Deck - Belt, Idle Arm & HitchNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.2829303117161532124

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.40" Mower Deck - Belt, Idle Arm & HitchFootnotes1 1725557 1 V-BELT2 101096 1 PULLEY, 4-1/2 OD3 1919439 1 NUT,

40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller BarNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Note: Apply

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller BarFootnotes1 1921977 3 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/42 19600

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Frame & Front Axle GroupFootnotes1 1930645 7 NUT, Hex Flange Lock, 3/8-162 1960035 2 WASHER3 960646 1 NUT, Hex Flan

40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller BarNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Note: Apply

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller BarFootnotes43 1720599 1 LATCH, "U"44 1721257 1 ROD45 19

40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & BladeNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Torque screws to50

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & BladeFootnotes1 1724600 1 COVER, Arbor, RH2 1721132 1 GUARD, Extension3 167

Torque Specification ChartFOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%)HardwareGradeSAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8Size Ofin/lbs in/lbsin/lbsHa

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Frame & Front Axle GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Torque to150 ft. lbs.(202 Nm)Torque to2

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Frame & Front Axle GroupFootnotes42 1919394 1 WASHER43 932577 1 RETAINING RINGThe above parts group applies to the

Steering GroupNOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the standard hardware torque specification chart.Torque to36-44 ft/lbs(49-59 Nm.)Bearing mountsbelow f

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.Steering GroupFootnotes1 1722318 1 STEERING WHEEL, Straight Shaft2 1722319 1 CAP, Steering Wheel, Simplicity Logo2 172