Patent ID: 6276486
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: A01D,B62D,Y10S

Abstract:
A self-propelled power lawn mower comprising:a pump for controlling drive speed and drive direction of a drive wheel of the mower, the pump including a shaft extending therefrom;a control linkage operatively coupled to a steering control system, said linkage adapted to pivot along with said shaft in order to manipulate said pump; anda clamping mechanism for coupling said linkage to said shaft, said clamping mechanism including a substantially U-shaped clamping member having first and second sidewall portions, said shaft extending through apertures defined in said sidewall portions, and wherein first and second elongated fasteners extend through a space defined between said sidewall portions in order to couple said linkage to said clamp and to couple said shaft to said clamp whereby said linkage and said shaft are operatively coupled to one another so that they pivot together when said linkage pivots.