Patent ID: 6499238
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: E01H,H01H

Abstract:
A walk behind snow thrower, comprising:a frame; a handle operatively attached to said frame for use in maneuvering said walk behind snow thrower; at least a first ground engaging wheel operatively connected to said frame; an engine operatively connected to said frame; a snow-gathering unit operatively connected to said frame; a snow chute in operable communication with said snow-gathering unit, said snow chute being rotatably attached with respect to said snow-gathering unit; a snow deflector being pivotally attached with respect to said snow chute; an electrical actuator operatively connected to pivot said snow deflector; a single control lever operatively mounted to said frame, said single control lever being in operable communication with said snow chute for use in rotating said snow chute, said single control lever being in operable communication with said electrical actuator for use in pivoting said snow deflector; and, wherein said single control lever is mounted proximate to said handle for use in providing remote control of said snow chute and said snow deflector.