Patent ID: 8336281
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. A mower unit configured to be attached at a position between front wheels and rear wheels of a work vehicle comprising: a mower deck; at least one blade supported by the mower deck; a transmission mechanism for driving the blade provided to project from a ceiling area of the mower deck; and a climb-up assist comprising a transmission cover covering the transmission mechanism from above and forming a ceiling wall over the transmission mechanism, wherein the climb-up assist further comprises a guide member secured at least to the transmission cover and a climb-up assist member is slidably and pivotally engaged with the guide member such that the climb-up assist member is movable from a storage position atop the mower deck to a service position inclined from the mower deck to the ground, and wherein the climb-up assist member comprises an engaging pin seated in a slit defined in the guide member to enable sliding and pivotal movement of the climb-up assist member relative to the guide member.