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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 1999
Filed:
Jan. 27, 1997
Michel Wolff, Waltenheim-sur-Zorn, FR;
Kuhn S.A., Saverne Cedex, FR;
Abstract
A mower includes a cutting mechanism extending, in a work position, transversely to the direction of travel during work; a hitch structure connectable to the hitch device of a motor vehicle; a carrying beam articulated on the one hand to the hitch structure by a first articulation and on the other hand to the cutting mechanism by a second articulation; a lightening device which includes an elastic element intended to lighten the cutting mechanism in the work position; a control device which includes a body connected to the hitch structure by a third articulation; a tie rod connected to one of the ends of said elastic element and sliding on the other hand in said body; a stop element limiting, at least in one direction, sliding of the tie rod with respect to the body; and a set-down member connected, in the set-down position, to the carrying beam by the stop element.