Slidable grass catcher

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1993-08-12

1995-05-09

Britts, Ramon S.

Harvesters

Cutting and catching

Rotating cutting reel

56202, A01D 3448

Patent

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054129311

ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for collecting grass clippings cut by a cutting unit, including a laterally extending member or rail coupled with the cutting unit, a clippings container or basket positioned for receiving clippings cut by the cutting unit, first and second laterally spaced hook members operatively coupled with the container for engaging the laterally extending member to operatively couple the container with the cutting unit, said mechanism allowing an operator standing at one side of the vehicle to disengage the nearest hook member from the rail to slide the container toward himself while the other hook member slides along in engagement with the rail, thereby facilitating removal.

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