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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ray G. Bates, Kingston Springs, TN (US);
John A. Burns, Franklin, TN (US);
Robert M. DeWeese, Franklin, TN (US);
Assignee:
Murray, Inc., Brentwood, TN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60N 2/38 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60N 2/38 ;
Abstract
A frame channel is provided for the mounting of an engine of a rear engine riding lawn mower. A platform is secured to the frame channel, the platform includes a portion which overlays the engine and which includes an opening therein. A seat-supporting hood normally overlays the opening. The hood is pivotally mounted to the platform whereby when the hood is pivoted to an open position to expose the platform opening, access to the engine is obtained.