Patent ID: 6094897
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A01D,B62D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A zero turning radius power mower for operation by a standing occupant, comprising:an engine;at least one cutting member powered by said engine;first and second rear drive wheels each independently driveable in both forward and reverse directions so as to allow for substantially zero radius turning of the mower when said first and second rear drive wheels are driven in a predetermined manner;a riding foot platform compartment for supporting, and at least partially enclosing, feet of the standing occupant, a foot supporting surface of said foot platform compartment located vertically below or substantially near an axis of at least one of said first and second rear drive wheels; andan engine supporting rigid member for supporting said engine thereon, and wherein a rear edge of said engine supporting rigid member extends rearwardly beyond and over top of a substantial portion of said foot supporting surface.