Patent ID: 6708473
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
A lawnmower having a center of gravity and being adapted for pushing by a human operator, said lawnmower comprising:a) a mower deck; b) at least one front wheel rotatably connected to and supporting said mower deck at a front end thereof and at least one rear wheel rotatably connected to and supporting said mower deck at a rear end thereof; c) a handlebar having a pair of legs, each said leg being connected to said mower deck at a respective front mounting point proximate the lawnmower front end and selectively pivotal relative to said mower deck while said lawnmower is being propelled by the operator, said handlebar extending upwardly and rearwardly from said front mounting points and terminating at a push bar adapted for gripping by the operator, said handlebar further including a front crossbar connected between said legs forward of the center of gravity of said lawnmower.