Mower suspension system and method

Details Mower suspension system and method Mower suspension system and method

2005-02-22

2005-02-22

Kovacs, Arpad Fabian (Department: 3671)

Harvesters

Motorized harvester

Including motorized vehicle causing transit of harvester

Reexamination Certificate

active

06857254

ABSTRACT:
The mower front independent suspension assembly in some embodiments of the present invention includes a first suspension arm connected to the front of the lawn mower frame and a second suspension arm connected to the side of the lawn mower frame. In some embodiments, the first suspension arm is connected to the front of the frame at or near the longitudinal center of the frame, while the second suspension arm is connected to the side of the frame a distance from the front of the frame. Also, in some embodiments the cutter deck of the lawn mower is connected to the front independent suspension assemblies for movement therewith.

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