Patent ID: 6751936
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: A01D,F02B,F02D,F02N

Abstract:
A lawn care apparatus, comprising:a frame; an internal combustion engine operatively mounted to said frame; a handle operatively mounted to said frame; a bail operatively connected to said handle, said bail having an activated position and a deactivated position, wherein said bail is adapted to complete an engine circuit when in said activated position; an energy storage medium operatively associated with said engine such that release of energy stored in the energy storage medium turns said engine and facilitates its starting; a starting assembly for releasing said stored energy in said energy storage medium, wherein said starting assembly further comprises: a cable operatively associated with said frame, said cable having a first end and a second end, said second end of said cable being connected to said energy storage medium, wherein stored energy is adapted to be released when a predetermined amount of force places tension on said cable; a U-shaped rod having a first end and a second end, said second end attaching said bail, to said handle; a bracket attached to said first end of said rod, said bracket extending upwardly and outwardly from said first end, said bracket having a receiving means, said first end of said cable connected to said bracket, said stem adapted to engage said receiving means; and a button having a stem extending therefrom, said stem engaging said bracket.