Patent ID: 7870710

Claim:
A mechanism for moving a mower deck from a generally horizontal use position to a generally vertical storage/servicing position, the mechanism comprising: a moving member having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled with a forward portion of the mower deck and the second end coupled with a rear portion of the mower deck; a switch assembly mechanically and electrically coupled with the moving member, wherein the switch assembly is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position; and a height adjustment mechanism coupled to the switch assembly, wherein the height adjustment mechanism further includes a spacer assembly, the spacer assembly including a spacer mount and at least one spacer, wherein the at least one spacer cooperates with the moving member and the switch assembly to permit a fixed height adjustment; wherein the switch assembly is operable to activate the moving member to move the mower deck between the generally horizontal use position and the generally vertical storage/servicing position as well as adjusting a vertical height of the mower deck while the mower deck is in the generally horizontal use position.