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Lawn mower with deck lift system that raises and lowers deck with respect to frame and handle control assembly

US7325388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 2005
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D69/03
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lawn mower is provided. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes an improved steering control system/assembly and/or an improved pump control linkage system/assembly. In certain example embodiments, the mower includes an engine deck supporting an engine that drives the at least one blade for cutting grass, the engine deck also supporting a first hydraulic pump that controls the right rear drive wheel and a second hydraulic pump that controls the left rear drive wheel. A deck lift system is for raising/lowering the engine deck relative to both a frame of the mower and a handle control assembly.

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