Patent ID: 6189305
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: A01D,B62D

Abstract:
A zero turning radius power lawn mower for operation by at least a standing operator, the mower comprising:first and second rear drive wheels which are driveable in a pre-determined manner so as to enable zero radius turning of the mower about a vertically extending zero radius turning axis disposed between the rear drive wheels;an engine deck for supporting an engine;at least one handle member having a hand grip portion, said hand grip portion being located forward of said vertically extending zero radius turning axis;a foot platform for supporting at least one foot of the standing operator when the operator is operating the mower in a standing position, wherein at least a portion of said foot platform is located at an elevation below a top edge of at least one of the first and second rear drive wheels;wherein said vertical zero radius turning axis intersects a portion of said foot platform; andwherein a plane defined by said engine deck is at an elevation above a foot supporting surface of said foot platform.