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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 14, 2003
Filed:
May. 26, 2000
Applicant:
Inventor:
Hartmut Kaesgen, Berea, OH (US);
Assignee:
MTD Products Inc, Valley City, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01D 3/403 ; A01D 3/443 ; A01D 3/464 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01D 3/403 ; A01D 3/443 ; A01D 3/464 ;
Abstract
A riding lawn mower having zero turn capabilities has the engine mounted on the front of the frame. A drive system includes first and second hydrostatic transmissions for use in driving the back wheels. A grass bag may be mounted to the back portion of the frame and provides a counter balance to maximize the weight distribution. A discharge chute transfers cut vegetation from a mower deck to the grass bag and provides rear center discharge.