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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 01, 2005
Jeffrey T. Drake, Richfield, MN (US);
Gregory M. Kostik, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Jeffrey T. Drake, Richfield, MN (US);
Gregory M. Kostik, Minneapolis, MN (US);
The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN (US);
Abstract
A mower has at least one powered cutting unit for mowing grass. A switch is provided for permitting operation of the cutting unit or for preventing operation of the cutting unit depending upon the state of the switch. The switch is linked in some fashion, e.g. mechanically or electronically, to the traction drive system of the unit. The ground speed of the mower is limited to a mowing speed when the switch is placed into the state in which operation of the cutting unit is permitted. When the switch is placed into the state in which operation of the cutting unit is prevented, the ground speed of the mower is not limited to the mowing speed but can attain a higher transport speed.