Simplicity Baron XL User Manual

Parts Manual

Baron XL

Series Lawn Tractors & Mower Decks

18HP Product

Mfg. No. Description

1694670 Baron XL, 18HP Hydro RMO (CE)
1694672 Baron XL, 18HP Hydro RMO (CE)

20HP Product

Mfg. No. Description

1694671 Baron XL, 20HP Hydro RMO (CE)
1694673 Baron XL, 20HP Hydro RMO (CE)

Mower Decks

Mfg. No. Description

1694790 40" Mower Deck (CE)
1694796 40" Mower Deck (CE)

Rev.

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Table Of Content

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PRODUCT COMPONENTS PAGES

Frame & Front Axle Group ...................................................................................................................................

Steering Group .....................................................................................................................................................

Engine Group - 18HP & 20HP Briggs & Stratton, VANGUARD Twin .................................................................

Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single ......................................................................................

Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BF .............................................................................................................

Lift Group ..............................................................................................................................................................

Controls Group .....................................................................................................................................................

Cruise Control Group ...........................................................................................................................................

Electrical Group ....................................................................................................................................................

Hood, Grille & Dash Group ..................................................................................................................................

Seat Deck & Fuel Tank Group .............................................................................................................................

Hopper Group ......................................................................................................................................................

Deflector Group ....................................................................................................................................................

Wheels & Tires Group ..........................................................................................................................................

Decals Group - Brand & Model ............................................................................................................................

Decals Group - Safety & Common ......................................................................................................................

40" Mower Deck - Belt, Idle Arm & Hitch .............................................................................................................

40" Mower Deck - Height Adjustment & Roller Bar .............................................................................................

40" Mower Deck - Housing, Arbors & Blade ........................................................................................................

10
12
14
18
20
24
26
30
32
34
38
40
42
44
46
48
52

Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover

4
8

Frame & Front Axle Group

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.

4

Torque to

150 ft. lbs.

(202 Nm)

3

2

1

50-57 ft. lbs.

39

36

38

37

5

Torque to

(48-56 Nm)

40

41

33

42

22

34

43

35

11

12

18

20

24

22

Torque to

22-40 ft. lbs.

(30-54 Nm)

986818

8

7

6

9

Torque to

22-40 ft. lbs.

(30-54 Nm)

1

10

2

1515

21

22

23

14

18

17

13

16

19

20

24

Torque to
13 ft. lbs.

25

Service Kit
1686985

Torque to

55-60 ft. lbs.

(74-81 Nm)

26

27

28

22

1

33

1

31

30

29

32

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Frame & Front Axle Group

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

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

Footnotes

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Frame & Front Axle Group

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.

4

Torque to

150 ft. lbs.

(202 Nm)

3

2

1

50-57 ft. lbs.

39

36

38

37

5

Torque to

(48-56 Nm)

40

41

33

42

22

34

43

35

11

12

18

20

24

22

Torque to

22-40 ft. lbs.

(30-54 Nm)

986818

8

7

6

9

Torque to

22-40 ft. lbs.

(30-54 Nm)

1

10

2

1515

21

22

23

14

18

17

13

16

19

20

24

Torque to
13 ft. lbs.

25

Service Kit
1686985

Torque to

55-60 ft. lbs.

(74-81 Nm)

26

27

28

22

1

33

1

31

30

29

32

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Frame & Front Axle Group

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

42 1919394 1 WASHER
43 932577 1 RETAINING RING

Footnotes

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Steering Group

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.

17

1

22

18

21

19

986091

2

Steering cap
snaps over
steering wheel.

3

7

5

6

8

4

20

16

Torque to
11 ft/lbs
(15 Nm.)

15

9

5

Torque to
36-44 ft/lbs
(49-59 Nm.)

7

12

13

Torque to

19.5 ft/lbs
(26 Nm.)

14

10

11

Bearing mounts
below frame.
Slide pinion into
gear before
tightening nuts.

7

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Steering Group

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

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

Footnotes

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
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)

2

1

986833

10

8

9

11

3

4

7

6

5

13

12

Tie cables to Left

Hand side fo shield.

14

15

16

32

34

33

35

32

19

Install between Frame &

Ground cable on RH

rear engine capscrew.

30

29

30

17

31

26

18

28

27

Torque to
19-23 ft. lbs.
(26 - 31 Nm)

Tie clutch wire

to keep away

from pulley.

25

20

21

Note:
Orientation
of All Keys

22

23

24

Torque to
45-50 ft. lbs.
(61 - 68 Nm)

18

19

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694671 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Engine Group - 18HP & 20HP Briggs & Stratton, VANGUARD Twin

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

1 1722625 1 MUFFLER
2 * 1 GASKET
3 1917356 2 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
4 960660 2 CAPSCREW, Socket Head, 5/16-18 x 7/8, G8
5 1728125 1 SCREW, Pan Head Trox, #10-32 x 5/8
6 1728126 1 CLAMP, Throttle Cable
7 1727696 1 PLATE, Limiter RPM
8 1723165 1 HOSE, Oil Drain
9 * 1 ENGINE, 18HP Briggs & Stratton INTEK Twin, Model 356777, Type 0113E1

9 * 1 ENGINE, 20HP Briggs & Stratton INTEK Twin, Model 358777, Type 0110E1
10 1722949 1 SEAL, Circle
11 1722388 1 BULKHEAD
12 1925003 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1/2
13 1727223 1 CONTROL, Throttle Double 39" Long w/Knobs
14 925094 1 TIE
15 960112 2 CLAMP, Hose Type E
16 1723165 1 HOSE, 59" Long
17 934683 2 CLIP, Wire
18 1722392 2 SHIELD
19 1929000 8 SCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8
20 1720463 1 KEY
21 1722288 1 PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY, 4-1/2 OD
22 1708264 1 WASHER, Hex
23 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
24 1960648 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-20 x 2-3/4
25 1720532 1 CLUTCH, Electric, OGURA
26 932747 1 TIE
27 930598 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
28 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, External Tooth, 3/8
29 1722414 1 SHIELD, Muffler Bottom
30 1960295 8 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock, 1/4-20 x 5/8
31 1924856 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
32 1960368 8 NUT, Speed, 1/4-20
33 1935255 2 NUT, Speed, 5/16-18
34 1722389 1 DUCT, Muffler Top
35 1722390 1 DUCT, Muffler Extension

Footnotes

* See your local Briggs & Stratton distributor for parts and service.

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694671 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.

Engine Manufacturer

Gasket & Hardware,
Torque to 18 ft. lbs.

(25 Nm)

4

3

1

30

35

36

32

986722

10

7

30

6

16

15

17

18

5

2

37

9

8

Tie cables to Left

Hand side fo shield.

11

12

13

14

30

29

31

26

19-23 ft. lbs.

Tie clutch wire

17

32

34

33

32

19

Install between Frame &

Ground cable on RH

rear engine capscrew.

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL

28

27

Torque to

(26 - 31 Nm)

to keep away

from pulley.

25

20

21

Note:
Orientation
of All Keys

22

23

24

Torque to
45-50 ft. lbs.
(61 - 68 Nm)

18

19

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Engine Group - 18HP Briggs & Stratton, INTEK Single

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

1 1723467 1 MUFFLER
2 * 2 GASKET
3 1917356 4 LOCKWASHER, 5/16
4 960660 4 CAPSCREW, Socket Head, 5/16-18 x 7/8, G8
5 1723165 1 HOSE, Oil Drain
6 * 1 ENGINE, 18HP Briggs & Stratton INTEK Single, Model 31H777, Type 0118E1
7 1722950 1 SEAL, Circle
8 1722388 1 BULKHEAD

9 1925003 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1/2
10 1724013 1 CONTROL, Throttle/Choke
11 925094 1 TIE
12 1723894 1 EDGING, Rubber
13 960112 2 CLAMP, Hose Type E
14 1723174 1 HOSE, 59" Long
15 1726466 1 SCREW, Trox Head Taptite, #8-32 x 1/2
16 1726465 1 PLATE, Limiter RPM
17 934683 2 CLIP, Wire
18 1722392 2 SHIELD
19 1929000 3 SCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 1/4-20 x 3/8
20 1720463 1 KEY
21 1722288 1 PULLEY & HUB ASSEMBLY, 4-1/2 OD
22 1708264 1 WASHER, Hex
23 1918199 1 LOCKWASHER, 7/16
24 1960648 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 7/16-20 x 2-3/4
25 1720532 1 CLUTCH, Electric, OGURA
26 932747 1 TIE
27 930598 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
28 920427 1 LOCKWASHER, External Tooth, 3/8
29 1722414 1 SHIELD, Muffler Bottom
30 1960295 6 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Flange Lock1/4-20 x 5/8
31 1924856 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
32 1960368 5 NUT, Speed, 1/4-20
33 1935255 2 NUT, Speed, 5/16-18
34 1722389 1 DUCT, Muffler Top
35 1723897 1 GUARD, Manifold Pipe
36 172434 1 CLIP, Wire

Footnotes

* See your local Kohler distributor for parts and service.

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL

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Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BF

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.

3, 4

2

1

986828

11

10

9

8

7

5

912

14

15

13

6

44

Right side

only.

16

5

11

17

18

13

19

20

21

22

23

30

See Control
Group

38

Spring to be compressed
to 2.50" - 2.62" (6.4cm -

6.7 cm)when
brake is locked.

39

30

37

40

14

35

11

43

42

12

32

41

14

14

36

34

23

33

45

25

46

14

30

32

31

24

14

29

26

27

28

9

27

23

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BF

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

1 1960676 2 SCREW, Pan Head Torx Taptite, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

2 1704351 15 FASTENER, Panel 3/4 Head

3 1722173 1 PAD, Footrest, RH Black Vinyl Textured

4 1722174 1 PAD, Footrest with Differential Lock, LH Black Vinyl Textures

5 1960637 4 NUT, Hex KEPS, 3/8-16

6 1928352 2 NUT, Hex Flange, 3/8-16 Whiz Lock Large

7 1931353 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 G5

8 1726052 1 SUPPORT, Idler, RH

9 1931333 3 CARRIAGE BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4 G5
10 174561 1 PULLEY, 3 in.
11 1960687 3 NUT, Hex Flange3/8-16 ESNA
12 1922755 3 WASHER, 3/4
13 1931350 4 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1 G5
14 1919326 10 WASHER, 5/16
15 1960684 2 NUT, Hex KEPS, 5/16-18 Conical Washer
16 1727431 1 BRACKET, Chute Locator
17 1710545 1 PULLEY, Idler, 4 in.
18 1726053 1 SUPPORT, Idler, LH
19 1931352 1 CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 G5
20 1921210 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 3/8-16X1.000 G5 BLK
21 1727400 1 DRAWBAR, 1/4 in. Thick
22 1960636 1 NUT, Hex KEPS, 5/16-18
23 1919438 6 NUT, Hex Lock ESNA Light, 5/16-18NC-3B
24 1727526 1 ROD, Transmission Release
25 1960221 1 CLIP, Hair Pin Spring
26 1921978 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2 G5
27 1960141 2 WASHER, 5/16
28 1726055 1 STRAP, Torque, 1/4 Thick 4 in. Long
29 1923141 4 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 G5
30 1722460 3 PIN, Quick
31 1723045 1 ROD, Control
32 1918447 2 PIN, Cotter
33 1727552 1 SHAFT & ARMS ASSEMBLY, Control
34 1666697 1 SPACER, Powered Metal
35 1727407 1 V-BELT, Drive Belt
36 1924856 2 CAPSCREW, Hex Washer Head Taptite, 5/16-18 x 1/2
37 1727215 1 ACTUATOR, Switch
38 1924940 1 WASHER, 3/8
39 1726057 1 ROD, Brake
40 1727473 1 ARM & PIN ASSEMBLY, Speed Control
41 1921333 1 CAPSCREW, Hex Head, 5/16-18 x 1 G5
42 1723267 1 BRACKET & PIN ASSEMBLY, Brake

Footnotes

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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2005

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Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BF

NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.

3, 4

2

1

986828

11

10

9

8

7

5

912

14

15

13

6

44

Right side

only.

16

5

11

17

18

13

19

20

21

22

23

30

See Control
Group

38

Spring to be compressed
to 2.50" - 2.62" (6.4cm -

6.7 cm)when
brake is locked.

39

30

37

40

14

35

11

43

42

12

32

41

14

14

36

34

23

33

45

25

46

14

30

32

31

24

14

29

26

27

28

9

27

23

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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2005

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Transmission Group - Tuff Torq K-46BF

PART NO. DESCRIPTIONREF NO QTY.

43 8191045 1 SPRING, Compression
44 176440 2 BUSHING, Nylon
45 927794 2 RING, E Retaining
46 1727712 1 TRANSMISSION ASAEMBLY, Tuff Torq K46BF

Footnotes

The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:

1694670 - Baron XL
1694671 - Baron XL
1694672 - Baron XL
1694673 - Baron XL

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2005

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