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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 08, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 13, 1999
Jimmy N. Eavenson, Aurora, OH (US);
David Lasley, Parma, OH (US);
Commerical Turf Products, Ltd., Streetsboro, OH (US);
Abstract
An adjustable axle assembly is provided for use on a mower. The assembly includes an arcuate shaped axle member that can be connected to the frame of a mower. The axle member has first and second ends with a cylindrically shaped first castor pivot member connected to the first end and a cylindrically shaped second castor pivot member connected to the second end. The first castor pivot member has first and second ends with first and second castor openings respectively formed therein. The first and second castor openings are differently sized to receive differently sized castor wheels. The second castor pivot member has first and second ends with third and fourth castor openings respectively formed therein. The third and fourth castor openings are differently sized to receive differently sized castor wheels. A bushing and a rod connect the axle to the frame while allowing the axle to articulate and pivot with respect to the frame.