Patent ID: 6085504
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: A01D,B62D

Abstract:
A self-propelled lawn mower for operation by a standing occupant, the self-propelled lawn mower comprising:an engine;at least one cutting member powered by said engine;a foot platform for supporting at least one foot of the standing occupant, wherein at least a portion of said foot platform is located between first and second rear drive wheels or tires and at an elevation below top edges of said rear drive wheels or tires;first and second spaced apart vertically-extending sidewalls, at least a portion of said first sidewall to be located between said first rear drive wheel or tire and a first foot of a standing occupant, and at least a portion of said second sidewall to be located between said second rear drive wheel or tire and a second foot of the standing occupant; andwherein a top of at least one of said sidewalls is connected to a flat support upon which the standing occupant may position at least one foot.