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Parts Manual
Rev. 01/2003
Field and Brush Mower
1723521-02
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Mf
g
. No. Descri
p
tion
1
3
.
5
HP Tractors
1694204 13.5HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Simplicity)
1694251 13.5HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Ferris
GM2513H)
1694253 13.5HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Giant-Vac
GM2513H)
Mf
g
. No. Descri
p
tion
13HP Tractors
1694240 13HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Simplicity)
1694249 13HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Ferris
GM2509BS, GM2513BS)
1694254 13HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Giant-Vac
GM2509BS, GM2513BS)
1694378 13HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Snapper
FB13250BV)
Mf
g
. No. Descri
p
tion
1
5
HP Tractors
1694205 15HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Simplicity)
1694250 15HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Ferris
GM2515AWV)
1694252 15HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Giant-Vac
GM2515AWV)
1694379 15HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Snapper
FB15250KW)
Mf
g
. No. Descri
p
tion
1
6
HP Tractors
N/A 16HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Giant-Vac
GM2516BS-E)

Table Of Content
s
Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
TRACTOR / MOWER DECK COMPONENTS PAGES
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below .................................................................... 2
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up .......................................................................... 6
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below ..................................................................... 10
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up .......................................................................... 14
Electrical & Misc. Group ........................................................................................................ 18
Mower Deck Parts Group ...................................................................................................... 20
Decals Group ........................................................................................................................ 22

Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Through
Transmission
Shift Ar
See Engine
Deck Group
See Mower
Deck Group
See Engine
Deck Group
m
1
2
3
10
5
10
9
4
6
11
7
11 14
17
15
16 15
18
12
21
19
11
13
22
24
15
10
26 36
10
23
27
28
30
31
29
27
32
49
48
33
46
38
47
30
31
51
35
52
37
29
34
10
53 31
30
11
54
45
44
43
25
42
30
12
39
40
12
50
41
8
15
55
Q986129
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 2
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
1 1719965 Handle grip131722
2 1723595 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever123251
3 1723686 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 13 HP Honda135014
3 1723625 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 15 HP Kawasaki135015
3 1723624 Throttle Control Cable assembly, 9 HP Briggs135013
4 1723626 Throttle Control, T-Handle131584
5 1675044 Rivet, 3/16231000
6 1723623 Throttle Speed Indicator Plate131586
7 1723550 Blade Engage Lever Lock Bracket127370
8 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4231400
9 1723598 Rod, Fitting End131383
10 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/161431003
11 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18831004
12 1960600 Screw, 8-32 x 3/4431582
13 1723553 Control Deck & Dash Panel110176
14 1921962 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4431684
15 1960222 Nut Assembly, 8-32231572
16 1932718 Push Nut, 5/16231425
17 1723562 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Left127318
18 1723563 Safety Switch131480
19 1723565 Safety Switch Mounting Bracket127320
20 * Machine Screw Assembly, 8-32 x 1/2231582
21 1723561 Safety Bar123229
22 1723566 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Right127319
23 1723572 Upper Handle123227
24 1723568 Foam Handle Cover131590
25 1930644 Nut, Hex Flangelock, 1/2-13131406
26 1921221 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2431294
27 1723570 Bearing, 3/4 ID236244
28 1723571 Drive Engagement Bar123248
29 1723557 Ball Joint, 3/8-24, LH131401
30 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8431008
31 1918403 Nut, Jam, 3/8-24331568
32 1921319 Flatwasher, 1/4431317
33 1916964 Lockwasher, 1/4431013
34 1723554 Ball Joint, 5/16-24131295
35 1723556 Nut, Hex Jam, 3/8-24, LH131856
36 1723569 Lower Handle223228
37 1723559 Nut, Wing, 3/8-24131721
38 1723573 Transmission Drive Intermediate Lever123249
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 3
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Through
Transmission
Shift Ar
See Engine
Deck Group
See Mower
Deck Group
See Engine
Deck Group
m
1
2
3
10
5
10
9
4
6
11
7
11 14
17
15
16 15
18
12
21
19
11
13
22
24
15
10
26 36
10
23
27
28
30
31
29
27
32
49
48
33
46
38
47
30
31
51
35
52
37
29
34
10
53 31
30
11
54
45
44
43
25
42
30
12
39
40
12
50
41
8
15
55
Q986129
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 4
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
39 1723351 Deck Safety Switch Bracket127322
40 1723552 Deck Safety Switch131481
41 1723597 Bridge Pin, #2131382
42 1924940 Washer, 3/8131034
43 1960462 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/2 x 2-1/2131461
44 1723596 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever Bracket127321
45 1921333 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1231282
46 1916622 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20831030
47 1723558 Ball Joint, 3/8-24 RH131402
48 1723560 Transmission Engagement Rod, Upper123230
49 1922127 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4431002
50 1916950 Nut, 3/8-16131009
51 1723662 Bolt, Shoulder, 1/2 x 1 -3/8 to 3/8-16131554
52 1723555 Transmission Engagement Rod, Lower123250
53 920438 Nut, Hex Jam, 5/16-24131569
54 1960339 Nut, Hex Centerlock, 3/8-16131560
55 1723564 Safety switch return spring131585
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 5
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
THROUGH
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT ARM
See Engine
Deck Group
See Engine
Deck Group
See Mower
Deck Group
1
2
35
10
9
4
6
11
714
17
16 15
18
12
21
19
11
13
22
24
30
26
36
10
23
27
28
55
29
27
32
49
48
33
46
38
47
30
31
51
35
52
37
34
34
10
53 31
30
11
54
45
44
43
25
42
30
12
39
40
12
50
41
1515 10
1515
12
1515
12
8
20
50
12
Q86129S1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 6
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
1 1719965 Handle grip131722
2 1723595 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever123251
3 1723686 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 13 HP Honda135014
3 1723625 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 15 HP Kawasaki135015
3 1723624 Throttle Control Cable assembly, 9 HP Briggs135013
4 1723626 Throttle Control, T-Handle131584
5 1675044 Rivet, 3/16231000
6 1723623 Throttle Speed Indicator Plate131586
7 1723550 Blade Engage Lever Lock Bracket127370
8 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1231033
9 1723598 Rod, Fitting End131383
10 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/161031003
11 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18831004
12 1960600 Screw, 8-32 x 3/4631943
13 1723553 Control Deck & Dash Panel110176
14 1921962 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4431684
15 1960222 Nut Assembly, 8-32631949
16 1932718 Push Nut, 5/16231425
17 1723562 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Left127318
18 1723563 Safety Switch131480
19 1723565 Safety Switch Mounting Bracket127320
20 1723564 Safety switch return spring131585
21 1723561 Safety Bar123229
22 1723566 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Right127319
23 1723572 Upper Handle123227
24 1723568 Foam Handle Cover131590
25 1930644 Nut, Hex Flangelock, 1/2-13131406
26 1921221 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2431294
27 1723570 Bearing, 3/4 ID236244
28 1725232 Drive Engagement Bar123508
29 1725233 Handle, Grip, Reverse132125
30 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8931008
31 1918403 Nut, Jam, 3/8-24331568
32 1921319 Flatwasher, 1/4431317
33 1916964 Lockwasher, 1/4431013
34 1723554 Ball Joint, 5/16-24131295
35 1723556 Nut, Hex Jam, 3/8-24, LH131856
36 1723569 Lower Handle223228
37 1918403 Nut, Jam, 3/8-24131568
38 1723573 Transmission Drive Intermediate Lever123249
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 7
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
THROUGH
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT ARM
See Engine
Deck Group
See Engine
Deck Group
See Mower
Deck Group
1
2
35
10
9
4
6
11
714
17
16 15
18
12
21
19
11
13
22
24
30
26
36
10
23
27
28
55
29
27
32
49
48
33
46
38
47
30
31
51
35
52
37
34
34
10
53 31
30
11
54
45
44
43
25
42
30
12
39
40
12
50
41
1515 10
1515
12
1515
12
8
20
50
12
Q86129S1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 8
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
39 1723351 Deck Safety Switch Bracket127322
40 1723552 Deck Safety Switch131481
41 1723597 Bridge Pin, #2131382
42 1924940 Washer, 3/8131034
43 1960462 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/2 x 2-1/2131461
44 1723596 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever Bracket127321
45 1921333 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1231282
46 1916622 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20531030
47 1723558 Ball Joint, 3/8-24 RH131402
48 1725231 Transmission Engagement Rod, Upper123509
49 1922127 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4431002
50 1916950 Nut, 3/8-16631009
51 1723662 Bolt, Shoulder, 1/2 x 1 -3/8 to 3/8-16131554
52 1723555 Transmission Engagement Rod, Lower123250
53 920438 Nut, Hex Jam, 5/16-24131569
54 1960339 Nut, Hex Centerlock, 3/8-16131560
55 1960033 Clip, Hair Pin131382
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 9
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
k
T
TT
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
See Handle
arts Group
o Engine
Shaft
o ransaxle
Left 51
Right 52
Transaxle
Ref. No. 28, 40, 42, 43, 50 Apply to
S/N 071601076 and Up Only
See Handle
Parts Group
Transaxle
9
50
15
9
10
9
14
16
1, 2, 3
7
5
4
6
69
4
7
8
6
9
610
610
11
11
12
13
9
10
11
6
7
9
29
10
9
10
17
18
19
23
24
25
20
11
21
27 22
33
11
26
9
10
11
16
42
41
43
38
39
40
37
36
35
44
34
11
33
10
11
32
16
31
30
10
49
48
47
4
11
46
45
28
7
Q986126
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 10
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
1 1723614 Engine - 13.5 HP Briggs & Stratton139104
2 1723684 Engine - 13 HP Honda139082
3 1723615 Engine - 15 HP Kawasaki139083
4 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/41031400
5 1723616 Auxiliary fuel tank base127324
6 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18431004
7 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/162131003
8 1723549 Clutch Cover Plate127326
9 1916950 Nut, Hex, 3/8-162431009
10 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/82231008
11 1924940 Flatwasher, 3/81631034
12 1704723 Cap, Black231863
13 1723593 Engine deck (S/N 071601075 & Below)110227
13 1723803 Engine deck (S/N 071601076 & Up)110242
14 1723575 Transmission Forward Mounting Hanger127315
15 1723574 Eyebolt, 5/16-18x3-1/4131618
16 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1731033
17 1723806 Idler Arm Pivot Boss136304
18 1723805 Sleeve Bushing, 3/4 ID231224
19 1723804 Transmission Idler Arm123260
20 1960170 Flatwasher, 1/2131043
21 1723807 Idler Spring131882
22 1723808 Idler Tension Rod123261
23 1723592 Engine deck back cover127317
24 1918265 Washer, Plain, 5/16431027
25 1921221 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2431294
26 1922918 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4131883
27 1922606 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4131595
28 1723591 Lower handle mounting plate127316
29 1922694 3/8-16 Reverse Locknut231355
30 1921160 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4431631
31 1723594 Trans belt idler tensioning rod123226
32 1723582 Transmission Idler Boss136272
33 1723583 Idler Pulley236240
34 1922648 3/8-16 x 4 hex bolt131719
35 1723585 Engine Shaft Spacer, 1"131717
36 1723586 Blade Clutch Drive Pulley136268
37 1723587 Engine Shaft Spacer - 1/4"131731
38 1723588 Transmission Drive Pulley136131
39 1723640 Flatwasher Heavy Duty, 7/16131716
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 11
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
k
T
TT
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
See Handle
arts Group
o Engine
Shaft
o ransaxle
Left 51
Right 52
Transaxle
Ref. No. 28, 40, 42, 43, 50 Apply to
S/N 071601076 and Up Only
See Handle
Parts Group
Transaxle
9
50
15
9
10
9
14
16
1, 2, 3
7
5
4
6
69
4
7
8
6
9
610
610
11
11
12
13
9
10
11
6
7
9
29
10
9
10
17
18
19
23
24
25
20
11
21
27 22
33
11
26
9
10
11
16
42
41
43
38
39
40
37
36
35
44
34
11
33
10
11
32
16
31
30
10
49
48
47
4
11
46
45
28
7
Q986126
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 12
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
40 1918199 Lockwasher, 7/16131319
41 1723589 Capscrew, Socket Head, 7/16-20 x 1-1/2131857
42 1723620 Transaxle133223
43 1723590 Key, Engine Shaft, 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-1/8131795
44 1723584 Key, Axle Shaft 3/16 x 3/16 x 1-3/8231720
45 927794 "E" clip231418
46 1921973 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4131718
47 1723579 Blade clutch idler pulley136270
48 1723578 Idler pulley spacer bushing131686
49 1723577 Blade Clutch Idler Boss136271
50 1723576 Blade Clutch Idler Tensioning Rod123225
51 1723580 Drive Wheek, Left133204
52 1723581 Drive Wheel, Right (not shown)133205
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 13
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
k
T
TT
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
See Handle
arts Group
o Engine
Shaft
o ransaxle
Left 37
Right 38
Transaxle
See Handle
Parts Group
Transaxle
7
43
46
7
8
7
45
24
48, 49, 50, 51
4
2
1
3
67
1
4
47
3
7
68
68
17
17
5
6
7
8
17
3
4
7
22
8
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
17
15
20 16
19
17
18
7
8
17
23
32
31
33
28
29
30
27
26
25
34
8
24
44
8
42
41
40
1
17
39
35
21
4
4536
Q86126S1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 14
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
1 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/41031400
2 1723616 Auxiliary fuel tank base127324
3 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18431004
4 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/161931003
5 1704723 Cap, Black231863
6 1723803 Engine Deck (S/N 071601076 & Up)110242
6 1723593 Engine Deck (S/N 071601075 & Below)110227
7 1916950 Nut, Hex, 3/8-162431009
8 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/82231008
9 1723806 Idler Arm Pivot Boss136304
10 1723805 Sleeve Bushing, 3/4 ID231224
11 1723804 Transmission Idler Arm123260
12 1723592 Engine deck back cover127317
13 1921221 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2431294
14 1960170 Flatwasher, 1/2131043
15 1723807 Idler Spring131882
16 1723808 Idler Tension Rod123261
17 1924940 Flatwasher, 3/8931034
18 1922918 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4131883
19 1723583 Idler Pulley136240
20 1922606 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4131595
21 1723591 Lower handle mounting plate127316
22 1922694 Nut, Hex 3/8-16231355
23 1920415 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4231097
24 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1731033
25 1725228 Engine Shaft Spacer, 7/8"132124
26 1723586 Blade Clutch Drive Pulley136268
27 960530 Spacer, 1/8"132101
28 1723588 Transmission Drive Pulley136131
29 1723640 Flatwasher Heavy Duty, 7/16131716
30 1918199 Lockwasher, 7/16131319
31 1723589 Capscrew, Socket Head, 7/16-20 x 1-1/2131857
32 1723620 Transaxle133223
33 1723590 Key, Engine Shaft, 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-1/8131795
34 1723584 Key, Axle Shaft 3/16 x 3/16 x 1-3/8231720
35 927794 "E" clip231418
36 1725225 Washer431074
37 1723580 Drive Wheek, Left133204
38 1723581 Drive Wheel, Right (not shown)133205
39 1921973 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4131718
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 15
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1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
k
T
TT
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
See Handle
arts Group
o Engine
Shaft
o ransaxle
Left 37
Right 38
Transaxle
See Handle
Parts Group
Transaxle
7
43
46
7
8
7
45
24
48, 49, 50, 51
4
2
1
3
67
1
4
47
3
7
68
68
17
17
5
6
7
8
17
3
4
7
22
8
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
17
15
20 16
19
17
18
7
8
17
23
32
31
33
28
29
30
27
26
25
34
8
24
44
8
42
41
40
1
17
39
35
21
4
4536
Q86126S1
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 16
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1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
40 1723579 Blade clutch idler pulley136270
41 1723578 Idler pulley spacer bushing131686
42 1723577 Blade Clutch Idler Boss136271
43 1723576 Blade Clutch Idler Tensioning Rod123225
44 1921160 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4431631
45 1723575 Transmission Forward Mounting Hanger127315
46 1723574 Eyebolt, 5/16-18x3-1/4131618
47 1723549 Clutch Cover Plate127326
48 1723614 Engine - 13.5 HP Briggs & Stratton139107
49 1723684 Engine - 13 HP Honda139082
50 1723615 Engine - 15 HP Kawasaki139083
51 Engine - 16 HP Briggs & Stratton139116
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 17
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1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Electrical & Misc. Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Ground L.H.
Rear Engine Bolt
To Handle Group
Ref. No. 15,
Top Pin
To Handle Group
Ref. No. 18
Mower Belt
Mower Clutch
Pulley
Adjustable Idler
Engine Pulley
Transmission Pulley
Engine Pulley
Transmission Belt
Starter
To Engine
To Transmission
Secure to R.H. side
of Engine Deck
12
9
11
10
12
17
10
22
24 23
25
21
20
10
17
19
18
15
13
14
26
87
5
4
3
6
16
Q986132
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 18
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1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Electrical & Misc. Group
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
1 1723685 Auxiliary Fuel Line w/Clamps - 9" - 13 HP Honda131728
1 1723619 Auxiliary Fuel Line w/Clamps - 18" - 15 HP Kawasaki &
13.5 Briggs & Stratton
131729
2 1723618 Auxiliary Fuel Tank127323
3 1723621 Bracket123253
4 1723622 Plate, Lock Engage / Disengage127371
5 1921332 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 3/4231400
6 1918265 Flatwasher, 5/16231027
7 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/16231003
8 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-28231004
9 1935105 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-28 x 5/8131798
10 1916964 Lockwasher, 1/4531013
11 1921319 Flatwasher, 1/4131317
12 1723639 Cable - Solenoid to Starter Coil131727
13 1723641 Solenoid131730
14 1723631 Keyed start switch131385
14 1723627 Keyed off switch (manual start units only)131384
14 Keyed off switch, Honda Models132011
15 1723632 Wire Harness, Honda132002
15 1724057 Wire Harness, Briggs & Stratton132003
15 1724058 Wire Harness, Kawasaki132004
16 Wire, Jumper, Honda Models132014
17 1916622 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20431030
18 1723629 Belt, Blade Clutch Drive136269
19 1723630 Belt, Transmission Drive136281
20 1723633 Battery139058
21 1725226 Cable, Battery Negative to Ground131634
22 1723637 Cable, Battery Positive to Solenoid131725
23 1723634 Battery Rubber131681
24 1723635 Battery Hold-Down131612
25 1723636 Capscrew, TEK, #12 x 3/4231562
26 1923341 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 3/4231316
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 19
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1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Mower Deck Parts Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
Torque to 233 ft. lbs. (315 N.m.)
See
Engine Dec
Parts Group
See Handle
Parts Group
1
21
2
3
15
16
17
9
18 19, 20, 21
1
2
29
22
13 32
13
512
9
33
6
4814
2
1
79
12
10, 11
13
23
24
17
25
26
27
28
Torque to 233 ft. lbs. (315 N.m.)
31
30
986092
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 20
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1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Mower Deck Parts Group
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
1 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/161031004
2 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/161031003
3 1723532 Front Bumper Bar123224
4 1723533 Chain Curtain Length2331713
5 1921221 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 (bumper rear
holes)
331006
6 1723534 Chain Curtain Bracket127312
7 1723535 Chain Curtain Mounting Rod131714
8 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 11131033
9 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8931008
10 1723536 Blade Deck Skid - Left133201
11 1723537 Blade Deck Skid - Right (not shown)133202
12 1916950 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16831009
13 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4431400
14 1723538 Anti-torque Bracket127313
15 1723657 Clutch Spring131466
16 1723539 Blade Clutch Engagement Rod123252
17 1921969 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2531112
18 1723640 Flatwasher, Heavy Duty, 7/16 x 1-1/2131716
19 1723540 Clutch Assembly136267
20 1921333 Capscrew, Hex Head, Anti-torque, 5/16-18 x 1 (Not
Shown)
131032
21 1923362 Nut, Hex Centerlock, 5/16-18 (Not Shown)131436
22 1723541 Clutch Spacer - 1/4131715
23 1924940 Washer, 3/8331034
24 1723542 Blade SpindleAssembly136266
25 1723543 Cutting Blade Reinforcement Channel127314
26 1723544 Cutting Blade121574
27 1917373 Lockwasher, 5/8131326
28 1725227 Capscrew, Socket Head, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2131973
29 1723546 Discharge Deflector124618
30 1918265 Washer, 5/16231027
31 1723547 Discharge Cover124631
32 1723548 Blade Deck110226
33 1921227 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 (bumper front
holes)
331002
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 21
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1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Decals Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
DRIVEFREE
WHEEL
OFF
ON
START
SLOW
FAST
START
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
DANGER
EAR EYE BREATHING PROTECTION
CAUTION
ROTATING PARTS
1. BEFORE OPERATING READ OPERATORS MANUAL
FOR OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARDS OR
COMPONENT PARTS REMOVED FROM UNIT.
3. BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS
STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUGWIRES.
4. WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP ALL PARTS OF BODY
AWAY FROM INTAKE AND EXHAUST SECTIONS.
5. WHEN OPERATING MACHINE KEEP PEOPLE AND
PETS A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY.
DANGER
DANGER FLYING MATERIAL
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
DANGER
+R
SPEED ADJUST
+F
Ref. No. 10 Apply to
S/N 012003001 and Up Only
13
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
21
1
986133
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 22
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1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO. QTY.
Decals Group
Footnotes
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
1 1723667 Decal, Danger379090
2 1723671 Decal, Ear Eye Protection Req.179092
3 1723672 Decal, Rotating Parts179091
4 1723673 Decal, Thrown Objects179088
5 1725229 Decal, Transmission Drive179236
6 1723665 Decal, Key Switch179089
7 1723664 Decal, Throttle Control131586
8 1723687 Decal, Pin Stripe179172
9 1722551 Decal, Simplicity Logo179178
9 Decal, Ferris Logo179179
9 Decal, Giant-Vac Logo179168
9 1725061 Decal, Snapper1
10 1725230 Decal, Speed Adjust179237
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
2003 23
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1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV

Torque Specification Chart
FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%)
Hardware
Grade
SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8
Size Of
in/lbs in/lbs
in/lbs
Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm.
8-32
19
2.1
30
3.4
41
4.6
8-36
20
2.3
31
3.5
43
4.9
10-24
27
3.1
43
4.9
60
6.8
10-32
31
3.5
49
5.5
68
7.7
1/4-20
66
7.6 810.9 12 16.3
1/4-28
76
8.6 10 13.6 14 19.0
5/16-18 11 15.0 17 23.1 25 34.0
5/16-24 12 16.3 19 25.8 27 34.0
3/8-16 20 27.2 30 40.8 45 61.2
3/8-24 23 31.3 35 47.6 50 68.0
7/16-14 30 40.8 50 68.0 70 95.2
7/16-20 35 47.6 55 74.8 80 108.8
1/2-13 50 68.0 75 102.0 110 149.6
1/2-20 55 74.8 90 122.4 120 163.2
9/16-12 65 88.4 110 149.6 150 204.0
9/16-18 75 102.0 120 163.2 170 231.2
5/8-11 90 122.4 150 204.0 220 299.2
5/8-18 100 136 180 244.8 240 326.4
3/4-10 160 217.6 260 353.6 386 525.0
3/4-16 180 244.8 300 408.0 420 571.2
7/8-9 140 190.4 400 544.0 600 816.0
7/8-14 155 210.8 440 598.4 660 897.6
1-8 220 299.2 580 788.8 900 1,244.0
1-12 240 326.4 640 870.4 1,000 1,360.0
Hex Head Capscrew
Hex Nut
Lockwasher
Washer
Carriage Bolt
NOTES
1. These torque values are to be used for all hardware
excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming
screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.
2. Recommended seating torque values for locknuts:
a. for prevailing torque locknuts - use 65% of grade 5
torques.
b. for flange whizlock nuts and screws - use 135% of
grade 5 torques.
3. Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings, all torque
values must meet this specification.
Hardware Identification & Torque Specifications
Common Hardware Types
Screw, 1/2 x 2
Body
Diameter
Body
Length
Inside
Diameter
Nut, 1/2”
No
Marks
3/8” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—9/16”
3/8
5/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—1/2”
5/16
1/4” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—7/16”
1/4
1/2” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—3/4”
1/2
DIA.
7/16
DIA.
7/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench (Bolt)—5/8”
Wrench (Nut)—11/16”
Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
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; the
second number represents the
threads per inch
(16 in this
example, and the final number is the
body length
of the
bolt or screw (in this example 2 inches long).
The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to
help you select the appropriate hardware and tools.
0
1/4 3/4
1/2
1
1/4 3/4
1/2
2
1/4 3/4
1/2
3
1/4 3/4
1/2
4

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2003