The Actava Group, Inc.

Snapper, Inc.

John W Wilder, Jr

James R Powers

Frank H Hancock, Jr

Amos G Hill

A lawn mower including a cutting blade brake and clutch which discourages blade engagement after a predetermined level of blade brake wear, damage, or improper adjustment is encountered. Also provided is an improved idler pulley system providing an improved 'serpentine' belt path therebetween.

Lawn mower including improved blade clutch and brake features

A lawn mower is provided having improved steering controls, namely a 'trim' feature which may be adjusted while the mower is in a forward speed setting. Further provided is a park lock feature which locks the speed controls of the mower. Finally, a neutral latch feature is provided which becomes engaged when the left and fight steering controls of the mower are simultaneously position in either a neutral or a reverse position.

Lawn mower having additinal improved trim featuure

A lawn mower is provided having improved steering controls, namely a 'trim' feature which may be adjusted while the mower is in a forward speed setting. Further provided is a park lock feature which locks the speed controls of the mower. Finally, a neutral latch feature is provided which becomes engaged when the left and right steering controls of the mower are simultaneously position in either a neutral or a reverse position.

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McDonough, GA, United States of America

John W Wilder, Jr