Harvesters – Cutting – Rotating cutting-reel type
Patent
1992-09-03
1994-09-06
Melius, Terry L.
Harvesters
Cutting
Rotating cutting-reel type
56 7, 56294, A01D 3462
Patent
active
053436806
ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for shifting reel mower cutting units to a position whereat the undersides of the cutting units are exposed for service. A knuckle joint is provided for pivoting the cutting units as the lift arms are raised to thereby shift the cutting units to service positions. A connection point is provided between a yoke and the cutting unit which is located at the upper rear quadrant of the cutting unit's side frame for generally balancing the force distributed to the ground through the front and rear rollers during forward mowing operations.
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Diebold David H.
O'Brien Stephen E.
Phillips David L.
Reichen Ronald L.
Smith Larry N.
Deere & Company
Melius Terry L.
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