Patent ID: 8511417
Filing Date: 2013-08-20
Classification: A01D,B60B,B60T,F16D

Abstract:
1. A mower comprising: a frame; a rider's platform attached to said frame; a mowing deck attached to said frame, said mowing deck including blades; first and second rear wheels attached to said frame; an engine attached to said frame, said engine having an ability to rotate said rear wheels to impart movement to said mower and having an ability to rotate said blades for cutting grass; a front caster wheel attached to said frame; a brake attached to said front caster wheel; and a brake actuator attached to said frame, wherein said brake actuator controls operation of said brake, wherein said brake actuator communicates with said brake via a path which passes through a spindle supporting said front caster wheel, and wherein said brake includes friction applying components to slow or stop rotation of said front caster wheel upon operation of said brake.