Patent ID: 6892519
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: A01D

Abstract:
1. An adjustable baffle for a mower deck, the mower deck including a top wall having a bottom surface, and a contoured front baffle that has a lower edge and that partially defines at least one cutting chamber, the adjustable baffle comprising: a wall including at least one substantially linear portion and at least one arcuate portion, the wall having a contour that corresponds to at least a portion of the contoured front baffle, the wall having a bottom edge; a plurality of mounting apertures defined by the wall; and a plurality of fasteners selectively positionable with respect to the plurality of mounting apertures to selectively couple the wall of the adjustable baffle to the front baffle in at least first and second vertically spaced positions, wherein the bottom edge of the wall of the adjustable baffle is spaced a first distance below the bottom surface of the top wall when the wall of the adjustable baffle is in the first position thereof and a second distance when the wall of the adjustable baffle is in the second position thereof.