Where does this spring go?

[traunero]

I have a Simplicity 44" deck riding mower. Love it. The other day we were pressure washing mud and grime off, when this spring appeared from what I thought was inside or under the mower deck. It was clean, however, so I don't think it was underneath. I can't see anywhere that might be missing a spring. Everything is functioning properly, including the emergency seat shut off detector, parking brake and the cruise control. I removed the black housing on top of the mower deck, but nothing missing there. Total length is 7 3/4 in. and the coiled part is 2 1/4 in. I can't find any reference to it in the manual. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
Rich

 

[Rivets]

Please post the model number of the tractor, as I’m thinking it is either a brake return spring or drive tensioner spring.

 

[traunero]

Please post the model number of the tractor, as I’m thinking it is either a brake return spring or drive tensioner spring.

It is the Regent Model 2691330

 

[StarTech]

2159181SM

 

[traunero]

2159181SM
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Thank you, but, forgive me, what part of the tractor is that?

 

[albreton_]

I’m thinking that is the governor return spring, follow the link that goes from the carb and ends at a L shaped bracket, there should be two holes that it hooks into near where the throttle cable ends.

 

[Rivets]

Go to this website with your model number and you should be able to find where your spring goes when you download the parts manual. Page 10 or 34. http://www.thepowerportal.com/ipls/ipl.htm?md=2691330-00_IPLURL_LO.pdf&attachment=1

 

[Rivets]

I’m guessing it is part number 1729620 extension spring, used to apply tension on the drive pulleys.

 

[bertsmobile1]

And just a little tip here
If you post a photo of a spring we need some thing is it to scale the image
A match, is always good as that scales the length of the spring and the thickness of the wire.
It could be a magnified governor spring by the look of it or a return spring from the brake pedal or a return spring from the deck drive.
They all have the same basic shape.

 

[traunero]

I’m guessing it is part number 1729620 extension spring, used to apply tension on the drive pulleys.

I agree, after looking at the parts list. The diagram doesn't quite help me with replacement. I am having difficulty locating the attach points.