Simplicity 1692380 Service & Repair Manual

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8 Hand Controls Repair
Ground Speed Control Adjustment
GROUND SPEED CONTROL LEVER
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
If the ground speed control lever does not hold its posi-
tion, the linkage can be tightened at the transmission.
Early Models:
1. Remove bolt (Ref.10, Figure 5.).
2. Remove and replace both dampener pucks (Ref. 5)
and add more washers (Ref 9.). Also inspect the con-
trol arm (Ref. 7). If worn , replace it.
3. Reassembly the linkage assembly.
Later Models:
1. Tighten hex nut (Ref. 9, Figure 5).
If the lever is still too loose, proceed to step 2.
2. Remove and replace dampener pucks, (Ref. 14,
Figure 5).
1 1 BREATHER ASSY.
2 1 BUSHING, Rubber
3 1 ARM, Bypass
4 1 SEAL
5 2 PUCK, Dampener
6 1 SET SCREW
7 1 ARM, Control
8 1 SPRING
9 1 CUP WASHER
10 1 SCREW, Socket Hd.
11 2 ACTUATOR PIN
12 1 ARM, Brake
13 1 WASHER, 7/16 x 7/8 x 1/16
14 1 LOCKING STRAP
15 1 NUT, Hex, Lock, 5/16 x 24
16 1 SEAL, Lip
17 1 SEAL, Lip
18 1 RING, Retaining
Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description
Early Models NOTE: These parts are used on transmissions with S/N’s prior to 4000T0001.
1 1 BREATHER ASSY.
2 1 BUSHING, Rubber
3 1 ARM, Bypass
4 1 SEAL
5 1 SET SCREW
6 2 ACTUATOR PIN
7 1 ARM, Brake
8 3 WASHER, 7/16 x 7/8 x 1/16
9 2 NUT, Hex, Lock, 5/16 x 24
10 1 SEAL, Lip
11 1 SEAL, Lip
12 1 RING, Retaining
13 1 CASTLE NUT, 5/16-24
14 2 PUCK, Dampener
15 1 ARM, Control
16 1 SPRING
17 1 SPACER
18 1 STUD, 5/16-24
19 1 SPRING, Helical Compression
20 1 COTTER PIN
Ref. Qty. Description Ref. Qty. Description
Later Models NOTE: These parts are used on transmissions with S/N’s 4000T0001 and higher.

Simplicity 1692380 Specifications

General

Brand	Simplicity
Model	1692380
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English