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© Copyright 2006 Briggs & Stratton. All Rights Reserved.
5100845
Rev. 09/2006
TP 200-7309-00-SK-SMN
WARNING
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface and engage the
parking brake. Disengage the PTO switch, turn off
the engine, remove the key from the ignition, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the cutting height pin and lower the
attachment lift to its lowest position.
3. Pull the belt tension release lever (A, Figure 2)
towards the rear of the machine to release tension
on the mower belt. Secure the lever in the guard
notch (B) and remove the mower belt from the PTO
pulley (C, Figure 1).
4. Pull the hair pins (C & D, Figure 3) and disconnect
the deck leveling links (I & J). Pull the hair pin and
disconnect the roller bar connecting rod (M). Pull
and turn the rod locks (A, B, E & F) to release the
rod ends.
5. Lift to front of the deck using a 2 x 4 as a lever, pull
the handle (G) forward to release the front hangers
rod ends (H), then push rearward to release the rear
rod ends.
6. Pivot the front wheels out of the way and slide the
mower deck out from under right side of the unit.
Installation
Instructions
Idler Arm Replacement Kit
Part Nos. 5600081 & 5600082
For 2006 Simplicity Champion Models (5600081), and 2006 Snapper &
Massey Consumer Z Models (5600082)
Kit Contents:
Part No.
Qty.
Description
Simplicity Models Kit P/N: 5600081
5400398C
1
Idler Arm, - Orange
5402172C
1
Spring Anchor Bracket, - Orange
5400402C
1
Idler Tension Mount, - Orange
5023156
1
Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” Flange
5025392
1
Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nylock Flange
5025394
2
Nut, 3/8-18 Hex Nylock Flange
Snapper and Massey Models Kit P/N: 5600082
5400398D
1
Idler Arm, - Red
5400172D
1
Spring Anchor Bracket, - Red
5400402D
1
Idler Tension Mount, - Red
5023156
1
Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4” Flange
5025392
1
Nut, 5/16-18 Hex Nylock Flange
5025394
2
Nut, 3/8-18 Hex Nylock Flange
Figure 2. Release Belt Tension
A. Belt Tension Release Lever
B. Guard Notch
A
B
Figure 1. Mower Belt Routing
A. Arbor Pulleys
B. Back-Side Idlers
C. PTO Pulley
D. Belt Tension Release Lever
A
A
A
C
D
B
Figure 3. Mower Installation & Removal
A. Left Front Rod Lock
B. Right Front Rod Lock
C. Left Leveling Link Hair Pin
D. Right Leveling Link Hair Pin
E. Left Rear Rod Lock
F. Right Rear Rod Lock
G. Handle
H. Front Hanger Rod Ends
I.
Left Leveling Link
J. Right Leveling Link
K. Left Rear Lift Rod
L. Right Rear Lift Rod
M. Roller Bar Connecting Rod (select models)
B
A
E
F
J
C
D
L
H
G
H
I
K
M
