Patent ID: 6367574
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: E02F,F16H

Abstract:
A multi-function control system for use with a vehicle having a drive train and having forward and rear components pivotally interconnected to each other and having a hitch movably attached to the forward component and a hydrostatic pump connected to the drive train of the vehicle and a hydraulic spool valve operatively connected to the hitch, comprising:a) an operating lever mounted on the rear component; b) said operating lever carried by the rear component and 1) controlling the forward and reverse movement of the vehicle upon movement in a first direction, and 2) controlling movement of the hitch upon movement in a second direction; c) said operating lever is operatively connected to said hydrostatic pump; d) said operating lever is operatively connected to said spool valve; and e) a second operating lever carried by the rear component and movable in a first direction with said first operating lever and in a second direction to control movement of the hitch when moved in said second direction normal to said first direction independently of said first lever.