Parts Manual
Field and Brush Mower
13.5HP Tractors
Mfg. No. Description
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)
13HP Tractors
Mfg. No. Description
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)
15HP Tractors
Mfg. No. Description
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)
16HP Tractors
Mfg. No. Description
N/A 16HP, Walk-Behind Brush Mower (Giant-Vac
GM2516BS-E)
1723521-02
01/2003
Rev.
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Table Of Content
TRACTOR / MOWER DECK COMPONENTS PAGES
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below ....................................................................
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up ..........................................................................
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below .....................................................................
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up ..........................................................................
Electrical & Misc. Group ........................................................................................................
Mower Deck Parts Group ......................................................................................................
Decals Group ........................................................................................................................
Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
10
14
18
20
22
2
6
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Mower
Deck Group
45
44
43
See Engine
Deck Group
42
41
25
Q986129
4
13
10
10
11
5
11
6
14
15
17
22
24
16
21
23
15
19
55
18
12
3
1
7
15
8
9
10
11
12
15
2
39
40
12
50
30
53
See Engine
Deck Group
10
30
Through
Transmission
Shift Ar
34
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
m
52
51
47
35
31
31
11
54
30
37
38
2
29
26
10
36
48
49
32
46
29
33
27
27
28
30
31
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
1 1719965 Handle grip 1 31722
2 1723595 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever 1 23251
3 1723686 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 13 HP Honda 1 35014
3 1723625 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 15 HP Kawasaki 1 35015
3 1723624 Throttle Control Cable assembly, 9 HP Briggs 1 35013
4 1723626 Throttle Control, T-Handle 1 31584
5 1675044 Rivet, 3/16 2 31000
6 1723623 Throttle Speed Indicator Plate 1 31586
7 1723550 Blade Engage Lever Lock Bracket 1 27370
8 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4 2 31400
9 1723598 Rod, Fitting End 1 31383
10 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/16 14 31003
11 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 8 31004
12 1960600 Screw, 8-3 2 x 3/4 4 31582
13 1723553 Control Deck & Dash Panel 1 10176
14 1921962 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 4 31684
15 1960222 Nut Assembly, 8-32 2 31572
16 1932718 Push Nut, 5/16 2 31425
17 1723562 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Left 1 27318
18 1723563 Safety Switch 1 31480
19 1723565 Safety Switch Mounting Bracket 1 27320
20 * Machine Screw Assembly, 8-32 x 1/2 2 31582
21 1723561 Safety Bar 1 23229
22 1723566 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Right 1 27319
23 1723572 Upper Handle 1 23227
24 1723568 Foam Handle Cover 1 31590
25 1930644 Nut, Hex Flangelock, 1/2-13 1 31406
26 1921221 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4 31294
27 1723570 Bearing, 3/4 ID 2 36244
28 1723571 Drive Engagement Bar 1 23248
29 1723557 Ball Joint, 3/8-24, LH 1 31401
30 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8 4 31008
31 1918403 Nut, Jam, 3/8-24 3 31568
32 1921319 Flatwasher, 1/4 4 31317
33 1916964 Lockwasher, 1/4 4 31013
34 1723554 Ball Joint, 5/16-24 1 31295
35 1723556 Nut, Hex Jam, 3/8-24, LH 1 31856
36 1723569 Lower Handle 2 23228
37 1723559 Nut, Wing, 3/8-24 1 31721
38 1723573 Transmission Drive Intermediate Lever 1 23249
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
3
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Mower
Deck Group
45
44
43
See Engine
Deck Group
42
41
25
Q986129
4
13
10
10
11
5
11
6
14
15
17
22
24
16
21
23
15
19
55
18
12
3
1
7
15
8
9
10
11
12
15
2
39
40
12
50
30
53
See Engine
Deck Group
10
30
Through
Transmission
Shift Ar
34
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
m
52
51
47
35
31
31
11
54
30
37
38
4
29
26
10
36
48
49
32
46
29
33
27
27
28
30
31
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Handle Parts Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
39 1723351 Deck Safety Switch Bracket 1 27322
40 1723552 Deck Safety Switch 1 31481
41 1723597 Bridge Pin, #2 1 31382
42 1924940 Washer, 3/8 1 31034
43 1960462 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/2 x 2-1/2 1 31461
44 1723596 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever Bracket 1 27321
45 1921333 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 2 31282
46 1916622 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 8 31030
47 1723558 Ball Joint, 3/8-24 RH 1 31402
48 1723560 Transmission Engagement Rod, Upper 1 23230
49 1922127 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 4 31002
50 1916950 Nut, 3/8-16 1 31009
51 1723662 Bolt, Shoulder, 1/2 x 1 -3/8 to 3/8-16 1 31554
52 1723555 Transmission Engagement Rod, Lower 1 23250
53 920438 Nut, Hex Jam, 5/16-24 1 31569
54 1960339 Nut, Hex Centerlock, 3/8-16 1 31560
55 1723564 Safety switch return spring 1 31585
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
5
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Mower
Deck Group
45
44
43
42
25
Q86129S1
4
10
11
5
15
17
16
15 15
21
12
19
20
18
12
12
6
14
22
23
3
1
8
7
2
9
10
11
12
13
15 15
39
40
34
See Engine
Deck Group
See Engine
Deck Group
10
THROUGH
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT ARM
52
53
41
51
30
50
35
47
12
12
30
31
11
31
30
54
37
38
34
26
10
15 15
36
48
30
49
50
24
27
28
29
55
32
27
33
46
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
6
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
1 1719965 Handle grip 1 31722
2 1723595 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever 1 23251
3 1723686 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 13 HP Honda 1 35014
3 1723625 Throttle Control Cable Assembly, 15 HP Kawasaki 1 35015
3 1723624 Throttle Control Cable assembly, 9 HP Briggs 1 35013
4 1723626 Throttle Control, T-Handle 1 31584
5 1675044 Rivet, 3/16 2 31000
6 1723623 Throttle Speed Indicator Plate 1 31586
7 1723550 Blade Engage Lever Lock Bracket 1 27370
8 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1 2 31033
9 1723598 Rod, Fitting End 1 31383
10 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/16 10 31003
11 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 8 31004
12 1960600 Screw, 8-3 2 x 3/4 6 31943
13 1723553 Control Deck & Dash Panel 1 10176
14 1921962 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4 4 31684
15 1960222 Nut Assembly, 8-32 6 31949
16 1932718 Push Nut, 5/16 2 31425
17 1723562 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Left 1 27318
18 1723563 Safety Switch 1 31480
19 1723565 Safety Switch Mounting Bracket 1 27320
20 1723564 Safety switch return spring 1 31585
21 1723561 Safety Bar 1 23229
22 1723566 Safety Bar Pivot Bracket, Right 1 27319
23 1723572 Upper Handle 1 23227
24 1723568 Foam Handle Cover 1 31590
25 1930644 Nut, Hex Flangelock, 1/2-13 1 31406
26 1921221 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4 31294
27 1723570 Bearing, 3/4 ID 2 36244
28 1725232 Drive Engagement Bar 1 23508
29 1725233 Handle, Grip, Reverse 1 32125
30 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8 9 31008
31 1918403 Nut, Jam, 3/8-24 3 31568
32 1921319 Flatwasher, 1/4 4 31317
33 1916964 Lockwasher, 1/4 4 31013
34 1723554 Ball Joint, 5/16-24 1 31295
35 1723556 Nut, Hex Jam, 3/8-24, LH 1 31856
36 1723569 Lower Handle 2 23228
37 1918403 Nut, Jam, 3/8-24 1 31568
38 1723573 Transmission Drive Intermediate Lever 1 23249
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
7
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
See Mower
Deck Group
45
44
43
42
25
Q86129S1
4
10
11
5
15
17
16
15 15
21
12
19
20
18
12
12
6
14
22
23
3
1
8
7
2
9
10
11
12
13
15 15
39
40
34
See Engine
Deck Group
See Engine
Deck Group
10
THROUGH
TRANSMISSION
SHIFT ARM
52
53
41
51
30
50
35
47
12
12
30
31
11
31
30
54
37
38
34
26
10
15 15
36
48
30
49
50
24
27
28
29
55
32
27
33
46
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
8
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Handle Parts Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
39 1723351 Deck Safety Switch Bracket 1 27322
40 1723552 Deck Safety Switch 1 31481
41 1723597 Bridge Pin, #2 1 31382
42 1924940 Washer, 3/8 1 31034
43 1960462 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/2 x 2-1/2 1 31461
44 1723596 Blade Clutch Engagement Lever Bracket 1 27321
45 1921333 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 2 31282
46 1916622 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 5 31030
47 1723558 Ball Joint, 3/8-24 RH 1 31402
48 1725231 Transmission Engagement Rod, Upper 1 23509
49 1922127 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 4 31002
50 1916950 Nut, 3/8-16 6 31009
51 1723662 Bolt, Shoulder, 1/2 x 1 -3/8 to 3/8-16 1 31554
52 1723555 Transmission Engagement Rod, Lower 1 23250
53 920438 Nut, Hex Jam, 5/16-24 1 31569
54 1960339 Nut, Hex Centerlock, 3/8-16 1 31560
55 1960033 Clip, Hair Pin 1 31382
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
9
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
15
9
10
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
k
50
9
10
49
48
47
11
46
Left 51
Right 52
Q986126
4
1, 2, 3
4
7
8
6
7
6 9
9
6 10
6 10
12
11
11
9
10
14
16
4
31
11
6
9
10
7
29
9
32
10
30
13
28
11
16
11
o Engine
33
11
34
o ransaxle
TT
T
Shaft
16
35
36
44
37
38
39
5
6
7
See Handle
See Handle
Parts Group
arts Group
17
9
18
10
11
26
33
27
11
Ref. No. 28, 40, 42, 43, 50 Apply to
S/N 071601076 and Up Only
9
10
23
24
19
20
21
25
22
45
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
43
41
10
Transaxle
Transaxle
42
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
40
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
1 1723614 Engine - 13.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 1 39104
2 1723684 Engine - 13 HP Honda 1 39082
3 1723615 Engine - 15 HP Kawasaki 1 39083
4 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4 10 31400
5 1723616 Auxiliary fuel tank base 1 27324
6 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 4 31004
7 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/16 21 31003
8 1723549 Clu tch Cover Plate 1 27326
9 1916950 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16 24 31009
10 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8 22 31008
11 1924940 Flatwasher, 3/8 16 31034
12 1704723 Cap, Black 2 31863
13 1723593 Engine deck (S/N 071601075 & Below) 1 10227
13 1723803 Engine deck (S/N 071601076 & Up) 1 10242
14 1723575 Transmission Forward Mounting Hanger 1 27315
15 1723574 Eyebolt, 5/16-18x3-1/4 1 31618
16 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1 7 31033
17 1723806 Idler Arm Pivot Boss 1 36304
18 1723805 Sleeve Bushing, 3/4 ID 2 31224
19 1723804 Transmission Idler Arm 1 23260
20 1960170 Flatwasher, 1/2 1 31043
21 1723807 Idler Spring 1 31882
22 1723808 Idler Tension Rod 1 23261
23 1723592 Engine deck back cover 1 27317
24 1918265 Washer, Plain, 5/16 4 31027
25 1921221 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4 31294
26 1922918 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 1 31883
27 1922606 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 1 31595
28 1723591 Lower handle mounting plate 1 27316
29 1922694 3/8-16 Reverse Locknut 2 31355
30 1921160 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 4 31631
31 1723594 Trans belt idler tensioning rod 1 23226
32 1723582 Transmission Idler Boss 1 36272
33 1723583 Idler Pulley 2 36240
34 1922648 3/8-16 x 4 hex bolt 1 31719
35 1723585 Engine Shaft Spacer, 1" 1 31717
36 1723586 Blade Clutch Drive Pulley 1 36268
37 1723587 Engine Shaft Spacer - 1/4" 1 31731
38 1723588 Transmission Drive Pulley 1 36131
39 1723640 Flatwasher Heavy Duty, 7/16 1 31716
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
11
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
15
9
10
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
k
50
9
10
49
48
47
11
46
Left 51
Right 52
Q986126
4
1, 2, 3
4
7
8
6
7
6 9
9
6 10
6 10
12
11
11
9
10
14
16
4
31
11
6
9
10
7
29
9
32
10
30
13
28
11
16
11
o Engine
33
11
34
o ransaxle
TT
T
Shaft
16
35
36
44
37
38
39
5
6
7
See Handle
See Handle
Parts Group
arts Group
17
9
18
10
11
26
33
27
11
Ref. No. 28, 40, 42, 43, 50 Apply to
S/N 071601076 and Up Only
9
10
23
24
19
20
21
25
22
45
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
43
41
12
Transaxle
Transaxle
42
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
40
Engine Deck Group - S/N 011903999 & Below
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
40 1918199 Lockwasher, 7/16 1 31319
41 1723589 Capscrew, Socket Head, 7/16-20 x 1-1/2 1 31857
42 1723620 Transaxle 1 33223
43 1723590 Key, Engine Shaft, 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-1/8 1 31795
44 1723584 Key, Axle Shaft 3/16 x 3/16 x 1-3/8 2 31720
45 927794 "E" clip 2 31418
46 1921973 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 1 31718
47 1723579 Blade clutch idler pulley 1 36270
48 1723578 Idler pulley spacer bushing 1 31686
49 1723577 Blade Clutch Idler Boss 1 36271
50 1723576 Blade Clutch Idler Tensioning Rod 1 23225
51 1723580 Drive Wheek, Left 1 33204
52 1723581 Drive Wheel, Right (not shown) 1 33205
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
13
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
46
7
8
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
k
43
7
8
42
41
40
17
39
Left 37
Right 38
48, 49, 50, 51
1
4
47
4
24
1
45
3
7
17
o ransaxle
TT
Q86126S1
1
6 7
6 8
6 8
5
17
7
6
8
17
3
7
8
4
22
21
17
44
o Engine
T
Shaft
23
24
25
26
34
27
28
29
2
3
4
See Handle
See Handle
Parts Group
arts Group
7
8
9
7
8
20
10
11
14
17
18
19
15
17
16
12
13
7
8
45 36
35
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
33
31
14
Transaxle
Transaxle
32
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
30
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
1 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4 10 31400
2 1723616 Auxiliary fuel tank base 1 27324
3 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18 4 31004
4 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/16 19 31003
5 1704723 Cap, Black 2 31863
6 1723803 Engine Deck (S/N 071601076 & Up) 1 10242
6 1723593 Engine Deck (S/N 071601075 & Below) 1 10227
7 1916950 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16 24 31009
8 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8 22 31008
9 1723806 Idler Arm Pivot Boss 1 36304
10 1723805 Sleeve Bushing, 3/4 ID 2 31224
11 1723804 Transmission Idler Arm 1 23260
12 1723592 Engine deck back cover 1 27317
13 1921221 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 4 31294
14 1960170 Flatwasher, 1/2 1 31043
15 1723807 Idler Spring 1 31882
16 1723808 Idler Tension Rod 1 23261
17 1924940 Flatwasher, 3/8 9 31034
18 1922918 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 1 31883
19 1723583 Idler Pulley 1 36240
20 1922606 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 1 31595
21 1723591 Lower handle mounting plate 1 27316
22 1922694 Nut, Hex 3/8-16 2 31355
23 1920415 Capscrew, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 2 31097
24 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1 7 31033
25 1725228 Engine Shaft Spacer, 7/8" 1 32124
26 1723586 Blade Clutch Drive Pulley 1 36268
27 960530 Spacer, 1/8" 1 32101
28 1723588 Transmission Drive Pulley 1 36131
29 1723640 Flatwasher Heavy Duty, 7/16 1 31716
30 1918199 Lockwasher, 7/16 1 31319
31 1723589 Capscrew, Socket Head, 7/16-20 x 1-1/2 1 31857
32 1723620 Transaxle 1 33223
33 1723590 Key, Engine Shaft, 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-1/8 1 31795
34 1723584 Key, Axle Shaft 3/16 x 3/16 x 1-3/8 2 31720
35 927794 "E" clip 2 31418
36 1725225 Washer 4 31074
37 1723580 Drive Wheek, Left 1 33204
38 1723581 Drive Wheel, Right (not shown) 1 33205
39 1921973 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 3-1/4 1 31718
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
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2003
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
15
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
46
7
8
See
Mower Dec
Parts Group
k
43
7
8
42
41
40
17
39
Left 37
Right 38
48, 49, 50, 51
1
4
47
4
24
1
45
3
7
6 8
17
o ransaxle
TT
Q86126S1
1
6 7
5
6 8
17
7
6
8
17
3
7
8
4
22
21
17
44
o Engine
T
Shaft
23
24
25
26
34
27
28
29
2
3
4
See Handle
See Handle
Parts Group
arts Group
7
8
9
7
8
20
10
11
14
17
18
19
15
17
16
12
13
7
8
45 36
35
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
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2003
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
33
31
16
Transaxle
Transaxle
32
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
30
Engine Deck Group - S/N 012003001 & Up
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
40 1723579 Blade clutch idler pulley 1 36270
41 1723578 Idler pulley spacer bushing 1 31686
42 1723577 Blade Clutch Idler Boss 1 36271
43 1723576 Blade Clutch Idler Tensioning Rod 1 23225
44 1921160 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 4 31631
45 1723575 Transmission Forward Mounting Hanger 1 27315
46 1723574 Eyebolt, 5/16-18x3-1/4 1 31618
47 1723549 Clutch Cover Plate 1 27326
48 1723614 Engine - 13.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 1 39107
49 1723684 Engine - 13 HP Honda 1 39082
50 1723615 Engine - 15 HP Kawasaki 1 39083
51 Engine - 16 HP Briggs & Stratton 1 39116
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
17
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Electrical & Misc. Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
1
To Engine
25
Starter
24
Q986132
4
3
2
8
9
10
11
T o Transmission
13
14
23
22
12
17
10
26
Secure to R.H. side
of Engine Deck
5
6
7
To Handle Group
Ref. No. 18
Ground L.H.
Rear Engine Bolt
Mower Clutch
Pulley
21
20
To Handle Group
Ref. No. 15,
Top Pin
Mower Belt
18
19
Transmission Pulley
15
16
10
17
Engine Pulley
Adjustable Idler
Engine Pulley
Transmission Belt
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
18
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Electrical & Misc. Group
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
1 1723685 Auxiliary Fuel Line w/Clamps - 9" - 13 HP Honda 1 31728
1 1723619 Auxiliary Fuel Line w/Clamps - 18" - 15 HP Kawasaki &
2 1723618 Auxiliary Fuel Tank 1 27323
3 1723621 Bracket 1 23253
4 1723622 Plate, Lock Engage / Disengage 1 27371
5 1921332 Capscrew, 5/16-18 x 3/4 2 31400
6 1918265 Flatwasher, 5/16 2 31027
7 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/16 2 31003
8 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16-28 2 31004
9 1935105 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-28 x 5/8 1 31798
10 1916964 Lockwasher, 1/4 5 31013
11 1921319 Flatwasher, 1/4 1 31317
12 1723639 Cable - Solenoid to Starter Coil 1 31727
13 1723641 Solenoid 1 31730
14 1723631 Keyed start switch 1 31385
14 1723627 Keyed off switch (manual start units only) 1 31384
14 Keyed off switch, Honda Models 1 32011
15 1723632 Wire Harness, Honda 1 32002
15 1724057 Wire Harness, Brig gs & Stratton 1 32003
15 1724058 Wire Harness, Kawasaki 1 32004
16 Wire, Jumper, Honda Model s 1 32014
17 1916622 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20 4 31030
18 1723629 Belt, Blade Clutch Drive 1 36269
19 1723630 Belt, Transmission Drive 1 36281
20 1723633 Battery 1 39058
21 1725226 Cable, Battery Negative to Ground 1 31634
22 1723637 Cable, Battery Positive to Solenoid 1 31725
23 1723634 Battery Rubber 1 31681
24 1723635 Battery Hold-Down 1 31612
25 1723636 Capscrew, TEK, #12 x 3/4 2 31562
26 1923341 Capscrew, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 3/4 2 31316
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
1 31729
13.5 Briggs & Stratton
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
19
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Mower Deck Parts Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
6
4
986092
1
2
3
1
2
15
16
See Handle
Parts Group
17
9
18
19, 20, 21
1
2
29
30
33
12
5
13
14
8
22
9
13
32
31
7
9
12
10, 11
Torque to 233 ft. lbs. (315 N.m.)
Torque to 233 ft. lbs. (315 N.m.)
2
1
23
13
See
Engine Dec
Parts Group
24
17
25
26
27
28
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
20
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Mower Deck Parts Group
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
1 1917372 Nut, Hex, 5/16 10 31004
2 1917356 Lockwasher, 5/16 10 31003
3 1723532 Fr ont Bumper Bar 1 23224
4 1723533 Chain Curtain Length 23 31713
5 1921221 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 (bumper rear
6 1723534 Chain Curtain Bracket 1 27312
7 1723535 Chain Curtain Mounting Rod 1 31714
8 1921210 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1 11 31033
9 1916965 Lockwasher, 3/8 9 31008
10 1723536 Blade Deck Skid - Left 1 33201
11 1723537 Blade Deck Skid - Right (not shown) 1 33202
12 1916950 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16 8 31009
13 1921332 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 3/4 4 31400
14 1723538 Anti-torque Bracket 1 27313
15 1723657 Clutch Spring 1 31466
16 1723539 Blade Clutch Engagement Rod 1 23252
17 1921969 Capscrew, Hex Head, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 5 31112
18 1723640 Flatwasher, Heavy Duty, 7/16 x 1-1/2 1 31716
19 1723540 Clutch Assembly 1 36267
20 1921333 Capscrew, Hex Head, Anti-torque, 5/16-18 x 1 (Not
21 1923362 Nut, Hex Centerlock, 5/16-18 (Not Shown) 1 31436
22 1723541 Clutch Spacer - 1/4 1 31715
23 1924940 Washer, 3/8 3 31034
24 1723542 Blade SpindleAssembly 1 36266
25 1723543 Cutting Blade Reinforcement Channel 1 27314
26 1723544 Cutting Blade 1 21574
27 1917373 Lockwasher, 5/8 1 31326
28 1725227 Capscrew, Socket Head, 5/8-11 x 1-1/2 1 31973
29 1723546 Discha r ge Deflector 1 24618
30 1918265 Wash er, 5/16 2 31027
31 1723547 Discharge Cover 1 24631
32 1723548 Blade Deck 1 10226
33 1921227 Capscrew, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 (bumper front
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
3 31006
holes)
1 31032
Shown)
3 31002
holes)
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
21
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
Decals Group
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
1
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
2
EAR EYE BREATHING PROTECTION
9
8
3
CAUTION
ROTATING PARTS
1. BEFORE OPERATING READ OPERATORS MANUAL
FOR OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
2. DO NOT OPERATEWITH 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.
1
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
DANGER
DANGER FLYING MATERIAL
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
986133
4
1
7
ST
SLOW
F
AST
ART
10
SPEED ADJUST
+R
+F
Ref. No. 10 Apply to
S/N 012003001 and Up Only
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
22
WHEEL
OFF
DRIVE FREE
6
ON
START
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
5
Decals Group
SIMPLICITY/FERRIS/
SNAPPER PART NO.
1 1723667 Decal, Danger 3 79090
2 1723671 Decal, Ear Eye Protection Req. 1 79092
3 1723672 Deca l, Rotating Parts 1 79091
4 1723673 Decal, Thrown Objects 1 79088
5 1725229 Dec al, Transm ission Drive 1 79236
6 1723665 Decal, Key Switch 1 79089
7 1723664 Decal, Throttle Control 1 31586
8 1723687 Decal, Pin Stripe 1 79172
9 1722551 Deca l, Simplicity Logo 1 79178
9 Decal, Ferris Logo 1 79179
9 Decal, Giant-Vac Logo 1 79168
9 1725061 Decal, Snapper 1
10 1725230 Decal, Speed Adjust 1 79237
GIANT-VAC
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION REF NO. QTY.
Footnotes
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1694240 - 13HP
1694204 - 13.5HP
1694205 - 15HP
1694251 - 13.5HP
1694253 - 13.5HP
1694250 - 15HP
© Copyright Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
2003
1694252 - 15HP
1694249 - 13HP
1694254 - 13HP
1694378 - 13HP
1694379 - 15HP
N/A - 16HP
23
TP 400-2570-02-BC-UV
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
second number is present it represent the
When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2” , this
means the
second number represents the
example, and the final number is the
bolt or screw (in this example 2 inches long).
, meaning the
Nominal size
inside diameter
, or
body diameter
threads per inch
body length
Washer
Lockwasher
Hex Nut
is 1/2 inch; if a
threads per inch
is 1/2 inch; the
(16 in this
of the
The guides and ruler furnished below are designed to
help you select the appropriate hardware and tools.
0
1/4 3/4
1/2
Nut, 1/2”
Inside
Diameter
1
1/4 3/4
1/2
Screw, 1/2 x 2
2
1/4 3/4
1/2
3
1/4 3/4
1/2
4
Body
Diameter
Body
Length
Torque Specification Chart
FOR STANDARD MACHINE HARDWARE (Tolerance ± 20%)
Hardware
Grade
Size Of
Hardware ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm. ft/lbs Nm.
8-32
8-36
10-24
10-32
1/4-20
1/4-28
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
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.
No
Marks
SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8
in/lbs in/lbs
19
20
27
31
66
76
2.1
2.3
3.1
3.5
7.6 8 10.9 12 16.3
8.6 10 13.6 14 19.0
30
31
43
49
NOTES
3.4
3.5
4.9
5.5
in/lbs
41
43
60
68
4.6
4.9
6.8
7.7
Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
1/4
1/4” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—7/16”
5/16
5/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—1/2”
3/8
3/8” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—9/16”
7/16
DIA.
7/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench (Bolt)—5/8”
Wrench (Nut)—11/16”
1/2
DIA.
1/2” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—3/4”
MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N. Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
www.simplicitymfg.com
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All Rights Reserved. Printed In USA.
2003