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How Can I ID My Simplicity Mower Deck?

A mower deck covers mower blades to protects the operator from the blades and from flying debris. It also prevents grass and objects on the lawn from damaging the lawn mower's engine and other parts. You can identify the mower deck on a Simplicity lawn mower by the manufacturer's and serial numbers found in the operator's manual and on the mower deck.
  1. Manufacturer's Number

    • The manufacturer's number for a Simplicity mower deck is found in the owner's manual. For example, the manufacturer's number for the 44-inch mower deck on the Broadmoor series of Simplicity riding lawn mowers is 1695727. The 46-inch mower deck for the Broadmoor series has a manufacturer's number of 1695703. The manufacturer's number for the 52-inch mower deck for the Broadmoor series is 1695552.

    Serial Number

    • The serial number of a Simplicity mower deck is unique to your mower deck. It is found on the mower deck. The serial number helps identify the status of your lawn mower deck's warranty as well as repair and maintenance information to help your authorized Simplicity lawn mower dealer to assist you if you need help with your lawn mower or its deck.

    ID Number Uses

    • The manufacturer's and serial numbers on a Simplicity mower deck are needed for ordering replacement parts and placing service or general information requests with your lawn mower dealer. They can also help you determine whether your mower deck is listed on a safety recall and whether the machine or its parts will be replaced by the company.

    Operator Safety

    • Operating your Simplicity lawn mower according to the operator safety guidelines found in the operator's manual will protect the operator and the mower deck from damage that requires repairs. Always operate the machine with the mower deck in place. Keep hands and feet out from under the mower deck. Remove rocks, bottles, toys and other debris from the lawn prior to cutting it to prevent these objects from damaging the mower deck or from being picked up and thrown by the mower blades.