Patent ID: 6945133
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: A01D,B62D,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Speed control apparatus adapted to be received by an associated handle bar of a self-propelled lawn mower for enabling an operator to selectively control the speed of the lawn mower, the handle bar having first and second support members with first and second openings respectively, the apparatus comprising: an elongate pivot rod member received between the first and second support members in the first and second openings of the associated handle bar; a pivoting speed control bail having first and second legs with first and second apertures respectively, the first and second apertures receiving the pivot rod member so as to pivotably mount the speed control bail on the pivot rod such that the speed control bail can pivot with respect to the handle bar to select the desired speed of the lawn mower; and an attachment cover having a snap connection means connecting the attachment cover to the pivot rod member such that the attachment cover prevents the pivot rod member from separating from the handle bar or the speed control bail and thereby securing the speed control bail to the handle bar.