Walk-behind mower control system and method
US7698881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49448
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a control assembly and method of manufacturing a walk-behind mower having a transmission and an engine electrically connected to an operator presence switch. The control assembly can include a left drive lever and a right drive lever. The control assembly can also include a left control member and a right control member each coupled to the transmission. The control assembly can further include a left operator presence lever and a right operator presence lever coupled to the operator presence switch. The operator presence switch can allow the engine to operate when either the left operator presence lever is moved toward the left drive lever or the right operator presence lever is moved toward the right drive lever.
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