Patent ID: 6699147
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: A01D,B62D,F16H

Abstract:
A mower, comprising:a frame; a mower deck operatively attached to said frame; an engine operatively attached to said frame, said engine including a first power output shaft; at least first and second ground engaging wheels for use in providing mobility to said mower; and, a drive train for use in transferring power from said engine to said first and second ground engaging wheels, wherein said drive train may selectively drive said first and second ground engaging wheels at different speeds, said drive train comprising: a driving pulley operatively connected to said first power output shaft; a first driven pulley; a first non-fluid powered, single pulley mechanical transmission, wherein said first driven pulley is rotatably attached with respect to said first mechanical transmission, and wherein said first ground engaging wheel is operatively connected to said first mechanical transmission; a second driven pulley; a second non-fluid powered, single pulley mechanical transmission, wherein said second driven pulley is rotatably attached with respect to said second mechanical transmission, and wherein said second ground engaging wheel is operatively connected to said second mechanical transmission; and, a single pulley belt operatively engaging each of said driving pulley and first and second driven pulleys.