Foot actuated height adjustment mechanism for a lawnmower...

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2008-03-12

2009-08-25

Torres, Alicia M (Department: 3671)

Harvesters

Motorized harvester

Having motor on ground-supported carrier

C056SDIG022

Reexamination Certificate

active

07578117

ABSTRACT:
A foot-actuated mower deck lift mechanism for a riding lawnmower comprising first and second foot pedals for adjusting the cutting height of the mower deck. The foot pedals are suitable for engagement by an operator's foot to raise, latch and lower the cutting deck. The first pedal is connected to a lift linkage to adjust the height of the cutting deck upon actuation of the first pedal by the operator's foot. The second pedal is configured to automatically latch the mower deck into a raised transport position when the first pedal is depressed a preset amount, and to unlatch the mower deck upon actuation by the operator's foot. An adjustable pin-actuated height index mechanism is implemented to provide a plurality of predetermined cutting heights for the mower deck.

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