Patent ID: 8607901
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: A01D,B62D

Abstract:
1. A lawnmower drive system comprising: a lawnmower having a seat configured for supporting a person on said lawnmower, said lawnmower having a left drive wheel and a right drive wheel; a left armrest coupled to said lawnmower, said left armrest being positioned proximate said seat; a right armrest coupled to said lawnmower, said right armrest being positioned proximate said seat; a left joystick coupled to said left armrest, said left joystick being operationally coupled to said left drive wheel; a right joystick coupled to said right armrest, said right joystick being operationally coupled to said right drive wheel; a power source coupled to said lawnmower; a power takeoff port coupled to said lawnmower, said power takeoff port being mechanically coupled to said power source; and a switch mounted directly on one of said left joystick and said right joystick, said switch being operationally coupled to said power takeoff port whereby said power takeoff port is selectively activated by manipulation of said switch.