Abstract: In a housing structure for a lawn mower, a rear scroll guide member is provided adjacent and along the width of an entrance of a cut-grass discharge passage, and this rear scroll guide member has upper and lower flanges together defining a channel-shaped concave portion for insertion and retention therein of a front end portion of a bottom plate that closes the bottom of the cut-grass discharge passage. Back plate is provided adjacent and along the width of an exit of the cut-grass discharge passage, and this back plate has a locking hole. The bottom plate has, on its rear end portion, a projection for fitting engagement with the locking hole of the back plate. Thus, the bottom plate is secured to the body of the housing with the front end portion inserted in the concave portion of the rear scroll guide member and the projection on the rear end portion fitted in the locking hole of the back plate.

Abstract: The lawn mower zipper bag grass catcher is new in the art of lawn mower bags. All previously existing lawn mower bags has no side opening with a zipper for the discharge of grass.

Abstract: A device for collecting and dumping Bermuda grass sprigs and disposing of grass clippings and other debris having a frame, an undercarriage, side rails, and rear frame members, defining an interior space. The frame is set on wheels mounted near the rear of the undercarriage, such that the device may be towed behind self-propelled power equipment. A receptacle is pivotally mounted in the space defined by the frame members. A channel conveys airborne debris particles from the mower or other power equipment into the receptacle for collection. The upper, rear edge of the receptacle is hingedly attached to the lateral rear frame member, such that the receptacle may be rotated backwards to empty its contents. At least one extendible, hydraulic arm is fixedly mounted at one end to the frame, and pivotally connected at the other end to the side wall of the receptacle.

Abstract: A grass collection container for a lawnmower is provided to reduce the amount of blockage in an air-permeable region of the container. Materials, such as residual grass, that adhere to the container, cause the blockage. The grass collection container is made from cloth, sewn in the form of a bag, to collect grass that has been cut by a rotating cutting blade of the lawnmower and carried to the container by a flow of air. At least one section of the grass collection container is the air-permeable region that allows the flow of air to pass therethrough but does not allow the grass to pass therethrough. The air-permeable region carries thereon a photocatalyst that sterilizes and decomposes grass and organic materials. Therefore, the container is able to reduce the amount of blockage and suppress decay therein, thereby lowering the level of unpleasant odors.

Abstract: A silage cutting implement is to be mounted to the rear or front of a mobile working vehicle. The cutting implement consists of lower and upper parts interconnected by a horizontal pivot axis. The lower part has a loading plane connected by an angled section to a rear frame structure. The upper part has a separation plane connected to a rear frame by an angled section. Hydraulic cylinders are arranged between the upper and lower parts at the side of the pivot axis facing to the loading plane and the separation plane. Both angled sections define in closed condition of the cutting implement the largest interior width of the cutting implement. The hydraulic cylinders are situated at the outer side of the lower and upper parts. The linkage points for the hydraulic cylinders are provided in the angled sections. The fully retracted hydraulic cylinders are of a length substantially corresponding to the largest interior width.

Abstract: A rear discharge mower unit (50) with a mower housing (55) defining grass clippings flow paths for directing grass clippings rearward. The mower unit includes a power transmission mechanism for rotating a center blade (58) and a second side blade (60) in one direction and a first side blade (59) in the other direction, a center baffle (63) extending around a rotational axis of the center blade and defining a center flow path (69a) for feeding grass clippings to a grass clippings outlet (66), a first side baffle (64) extending around a rotational axis of the first side blade (59) and defining a first side flow path (69b) for feeding grass clippings to the grass clippings outlet (66), and a second side baffle (65) extending around a rotational axis of the second side blade (60) and defining a second side flow path (69c) for feeding grass clippings to the center flow path (69a).

Abstract: A mower comprises a frame having a cutting deck which is tiltable relative to the frame. The cutting deck has a substantially horizontal operating position and a generally upright transport or service position, the cutting deck tilting to move between the horizontal and upright positions. A blower is carried on the frame and a plenum connects the blower and the cutting deck. A grass discharge outlet on the cutting deck is telescopically inserted into the front of the plenum as the cutting deck is moved into its operating position. A guide pin is received in a slot having a V-shaped portion and a straight portion to correct misalignment between the cutting deck and the plenum as the two are telescoped together. The rear of the plenum can be manually attached to or released from the blower inlet without using tools.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mowing machine comprising a cutter bar (8), a crushing device (3) including a rotor (4) provided with crushing elements (5), and adjusting means by means of which the distance between the crushing elements (5) and the cutter bar (8) can be adjusted. The mowing machine (1) further comprises measuring means with the aid of which it is possible to determine the number of revolutions and/or the force by which the crushing device (3) is driven. The mowing machine (1) further comprises a control mechanism by means of which the adjusting means are activated on the basis of the signals supplied by the measuring means.

Abstract: A rear discharge mower is provided. The mower includes a frame, a drive wheel having a drive axle and a mower deck supported by the frame. The mower also includes a discharge chute used in transporting cut vegetation from the mower deck to a grass bag. A drive system includes a gear reduction device and is used in driving the drive wheel. The gear reduction device is positioned in line with the drive axle. The inventive arrangement of this rear discharge mower provides for a direct chute having a large cross-sectional area and yet including a gear reduction device that is in line.

Abstract: A fill indicator for a clippings collection container of a mower having a lever pivotable in response to grass clippings piling up on top of the lever. The lever and the electrical switch that the lever engages are pivotable about an axis as a unit to adjust the sensitivity of the fill indicator.

Abstract: An axle driving unit having a housing (21,22) for supporting a first axle (17) for mounting thereon a first driving wheel (3L), and a longer second axle (18) for mounting thereon a second driving wheel (3R). The axle driving unit is eccentrically mounted on a body frame (1) in proximity to the first driving wheel (3L). A speed change transmission (T) is disposed in an enlarged region of the housing that extends substantially perpendicularly with respect to the axles (17,18). The axle driving unit can thus be easily disposed to the side of a chute (6) of a rear-discharge type lawn tractor.

Abstract: A combined discharge and grass collection mower deck (12) is adapted to have a baffle housing (20) attached at the deck's discharge opening that deflects grass clippings downwardly and outwardly into a diverging, narrow, fan-like pattern without wind rowing, or alternatively, the discharge opening may be closed by a plate (35), and a secondary opening (36) from the top of the deck is attach to a collection system.

Abstract: A bagging assembly for a riding lawn mower including a mower deck having a grass discharge conduit extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom. The bagging assembly includes a support for supporting a pair of grass collection bags thereon together with a hood which is selectively movably disposed above the bags. The support structure includes an elongated, horizontally disposed cross-beam having a bag-supporting frame secured thereto which extends rearwardly therefrom. A flexible seal is secured to the cross-beam along the length thereof and is also secured to the lower forward end of the hood to prevent grass clippings from falling downwardly and forwardly through the space normally found between the lower forward end of the hood and the support structure. When the hood is in its closed position, the flexible seal engages the upper forward portions of the grass collection bags to maintain the bags in position.

Abstract: An axle driving unit having a housing (21,22) for supporting a first axle (17) for mounting thereon a first driving wheel (3L), and a longer second axle (18) for mounting thereon a second driving wheel (3R). The axle driving unit is eccentrically mounted on a body frame (1) in proximity to the first driving wheel (3L). A speed change transmission (T) is disposed in an enlarged region of the housing that extends substantially perpendicularly with respect to the axles (17,18). The axle driving unit can thus be easily disposed to the side of a chute (6) of a rear-discharge type lawn tractor.

Abstract: A grass collector for receiving clippings discharged from a port at the rear of a mower housing. The collector is secured to a frame member which is pivotally connected to support members joined to the mower so as to be able to swing between a closed, clippings-receiving position adjacent the rear discharge port and an open, displaced position at which clippings can be dumped from the collector. The position of the collector is selectively controlled by the operator of the mower, and a spring arrangement is provided for retaining the collector in the selected position until over-ridden by the operator.

Abstract: A grass catcher for attachment to a power mower. In certain embodiments, the grass catcher is mounted to a self-propelled power mower so that the catcher is pivotable about two substantially perpendicular axes simultaneously.

Abstract: A debris catching insert configured to be placed in a debris catching bag which is adapted to be removably attached to a debris discharging device, the debris catching insert comprising a first side and a second side connected to the first side by a top and a bottom, wherein at least one of the first side, second side, top and bottom comprise an air permeable panel.

Abstract: A passive distribution deflector for use in a grass collection system on a riding mower or the like. The deflector has a lower body portion having substantially closed side walls and an open bottom portion, and an open top portion having a cross-sectional area less than the open bottom portion. A top discharge member is formed on a deflector surface and has a plurality of curved regions, connected to the lower body portion. The curved regions each having longitudinal axis pointing in a direction different from the longitudinal axis of the lower portion, and the curved regions of the top discharge member are separated from one another by at least one ridge portion.

Abstract: A zero-turning radius self-propelled power lawn mower includes a standing platform structure for supporting a standing operator during mower operation. The mower has a combination parking brake and pump lockout structure which, when actuated, simultaneously applies a braking force to rear drive wheels and prevents hydro pumps from being moved from their neutral positions. The mower also includes a biasing system for automatically returning hand control levers to their neutral positions when they are not being manipulated by an operator. Unique cutter deck structure, caster structure, grass catcher structure, and steering control levers are also provided.

Abstract: A grass catcher assembly 10 includes a hopper 15 has as inlet 16a for receiving a stream of air and grass clippings and an outlet 16b for venting air. A manifold 30 is operatively connected to the hopper 15. The manifold has an entrance for receiving the vented air and an exit for venting the air. The exit has a first orifice 33b and a second orifice 34b for venting air to the right and left side of the hopper. A baffle 40 selectively channels the vented air to the first or second orifices.

Abstract: A grass catcher for receiving air and grass clippings from a mower cutter deck includes an inlet for admitting air and clippings into the grass catcher, an outlet port for exhausting air out of the grass catcher, and at least two cylindrical, perforate air filters interposed between the inlet and the outlet port. The filters separate grass clippings from the air and permit air to pass through the filters and on to the outlet port. The grass catcher also includes a wave form energy transmitter and a wave form energy receiver positioned in the grass catcher. The transmission of wave form energy between the transmitter and the receiver is interrupted when the level of accumulated grass clippings in the catcher exceeds a predetermined level. The interruption of the transmission triggers an alarm to alert an operator of the mower of the high clipping level within the catcher.

Abstract: A grass bag sleeve is disclosed having a sewing section for interconnection to a fabric grass bag and an attachment section for snap-on interconnection to the frame of a grass bag opening.

Abstract: A bag-full indicator mechanism is provided for use on a mower that has a mower deck with cutting blades, a bag for collecting cut vegetation, and a chute communicating the mower deck with the bag. The bag-full indicator mechanism includes a vacuum actuator, a vacuum for providing a vacuum to the vacuum actuator, and a sensor for sensing that the bag is full. Preferably the vacuum is the intake manifold of the mower engine. The bag-full indicator mechanism also includes activator for activating the vacuum actuator and includes a switch and a pivotable lever. Finally, an indicator is used for indicating that the bag is full and preferably includes a shutoff for stopping the rotation of the cutting blades.

Abstract: A riding mower (1) comprising a cutting device (6) which moves cut grass through a rearwardly extending connection conduit (6) into a rear collector (7) for cut grass, and wherein for emptying, the collector (7) is pivotally mounted and adapted to be detached from the connection conduit (6). A movable flap (8) is disposed in the region of the connection conduit (6) and in one embodiment is mounted on the collector (7) and upon disengagement of the collector (7) from the connection conduit (6) and pivoting the collector (7), the flap (8) can be moved into a position closing the collector (7). In another embodiment, the flap (8) is mounted on the connection conduit (6) and at least the portion of the connection conduit (6) on which the flap is mounted follows the movement of the collector (7) during emptying of the collector (7).

Abstract: A grass catcher for attachment to a power mower. In certain embodiments, the grass catcher is mounted to a self-propelled power mower so that the catcher is pivotable about two substantially perpendicular axes simultaneously.

Abstract: A mechanism for improving the dispersal of clippings in a container that receives clippings from a chute extending upwardly from a mower deck. A V-shaped deflector is provided and is struck by a portion of the clippings stream exiting the chute such that clippings are directed to the side portions of the container and a portion of the clippings stream passes beneath the deflector and accumulates against a back wall of the container in the central portion of the container.

Abstract: A device for collecting and transporting organic material comprises a trailer chassis, collector frame, and collector bag. The trailer chassis has a double tongued hitch for connecting to a tractor and for preventing jackknifing. The collector frame can be folded so as to occupy minimum space when the device is not in use. The collector frame is hingedly connected to the trailer chassis so that the collector bag can be dumped by rotating the collector frame about the hinges. The collector frame is removable from the trailer chassis to make storage easy. The collector bag is constructed preferably from non-breathable fabric and has an exhaust vent in the top of the collector bag.

Abstract: A grass/lawn mower vehicle having a mower unit, and mechanism for transporting grass clippings cut by the mower unit through a suitable duct. The vehicle includes a grass catcher for collecting the grass clippings transported through the duct, a lid for opening and closing an opening of the grass catcher, a horizontal axis for connecting the grass catcher and the lid to be pivotable relative to each other, and a control mechanism for raising the grass catcher relative to the vehicle and swinging the grass catcher about the horizontal axis, thereby allowing the grass catcher to dump the grass clippings from an elevated position. The control mechanism includes a parallelogram link mechanism having one side thereof connected to the vehicle, and the other side connected to the lid, and an actuator for moving the link mechanism between a lower position and an upper position, and swinging the grass catcher when the link mechanism is in the upper position.

Abstract: A support for use with a mower for maintaining a discharge chute hingedly connected to a deck of the mower adjacent a discharge opening of the deck in a raised position when the mower is not running. The support includes a base having substantially flat upper and lower surfaces, and a front edge opposite a back edge. A pair of spaced apart pins extend perpendicular away from the lower surface of the base, the pins being spaced and configured for being matingly received into apertures located of the deck of the mower. An upstanding member extends perpendicularly away from the upper surface of the base for abutting the chute of the mower when it is in the raised position for maintaining the chute in the raised position when the support is installed on the mower.

Abstract: An attachment for a rotary lawn mower or a riding mower having a blower assembly located in an elevated position for effectively vacuuming and collecting debris generated by the operation of the mower. The debris discharged from the mower chute is drawn upwardly through a transfer tube and, via the blower assembly, is directed into a collection storage container. The blower assembly is operatively powered via an extended shaft from the drive system of the mower blade or a drive shaft extending from the top of the mower's engine. The collection container is mounted on the housing of the mower, the handle of the mower, or on a platform to the rear of the mower. A lid covers the open top of the container, and includes a perforated portion that allows air to escape from the container. A side door is provided in the container, to assist in removing the debris or a plastic trash bag used to hold the debris, from the container.

Abstract: A lawn mower comprising a frame, an engine mounted on the frame, a cutting mechanism driven by the engine constructed and arranged to cut grass and to generate grass clippings, a bag for collecting said grass clippings, and a bag-full indicating assembly. The bag-full indicating assembly includes an indicator that indicates to a mower operator that the bag is substantially full in response to a bag-full signal, and a switch which can be activated to generate the bag-full signal. The switch comprises a grass-contacting member extending into the bag. The grass-contacting member is movable from a non-activated state to an activated state by being displaced by grass clipping build-up within the bag. The switch thereby enables the bag-full signal for the indicator so that the indicator indicates to the mower operator that the bag is substantially full.

Abstract: A bag-full indicator mechanism is provided for use on a mower that has a mower deck with cutting blades, a bag for collecting cut vegetation, and a chute communicating the mower deck with the bag. The bag-full indicator mechanism includes a vacuum actuator, vacuum means for providing a vacuum to the vacuum actuator, and sensing means for sensing that the bag is full. Preferably the vacuum means is the intake manifold of the mower engine. The bag-full indicator mechanism also includes activating means for activating the vacuum actuator and includes a switching means and a pivotable lever. Finally, indicating means is used for indicating that the bag is full and preferably includes a shutoff means for stopping the rotation of the cutting blades.

Abstract: A new grass catcher for mounting to a riding mower to collect mowed grass. The inventive device includes a container member having a front opening of the container member into the interior space of the container member. A front cover panel mountable to a riding lawn mower is provided for substantially covering the front opening of the container member. A support frame assembly pivotally couples the top panel of the container member to the top edge of the front cover panel. The front cover panel has a passage hole therethrough designed for extending one end of a grass chute of a lawn mower therein to permit passage of lawn clipping from the cutting blades of the lawn mover to the interior space of the container member.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a lid which covers an opening in a mower deck directly above blades which rotate within the deck, the locking mechanism locks the lid in a position generally covering the opening and is releasable by an operator for allowing the operator to shift the lid to a position whereat the opening is generally uncovered. A chute extends laterally outwardly from the opening, is pivotable as the chute abuts obstructions during mowing operations. The locking mechanism remains locked as the chute pivots. The locking mechanism includes a rod member about which the lid is pivotable between open and closed positions. A torsion spring biases the lid to pivot to the closed position and biases the lid to shift laterally. A cam member fixed with the lid includes a finger portion which abuts a blocking member for blocking the cam member and lid from pivoting from the closed to the open position.

Abstract: A grass dethatching system includes a frame with at least one support member suitable to support the frame above the grass, the frame is adapted for mounting a dethatching apparatus, and the frame is adapted for detachably attaching to a vehicle. The dethatching apparatus includes a dethatch assembly rotatable about a central axis and at least one elongate member rotatable with the dethatch assembly at a location offset from the central axis. A plurality of tines are freely rotatably connected to and spaced apart along the elongate member in such a manner that the tines will periodically contact the grass when the dethatch assembly is rotated about the central axis. A drive assembly is connected to the frame which rotates the dethatch assembly at a rotational speed independent of the motion of the support member.

Abstract: A blower apparatus, which is used with a lawnmower which has an engine and a cutting blade housing, includes a blower assembly supported by the lawnmower. The blower assembly is located distal to the cutting blade housing and is powered by the lawnmower engine. A transport conduit has a transport-conduit input end and a transport-conduit output end which is connected to the cutting blade housing. A pressurized blower conduit has a blower-conduit input end and a blower-conduit output end which is connected to the blower assembly. The blower-conduit output end is connected to the transport conduit at an intermediate position between the transport-conduit input end and the transport-conduit output end. A top loading container assembly is supported by the lawnmower, and the top loading container assembly is connected to the transport-conduit output end.

Abstract: In a scattered objects collector, air which has inducted scattered object is extracted and treated to minimize the release of dust into the ambient. The scattered objects collector has a power source driving an induction fan, a scattered objects induction portion through which scattered objects are inducted by the fan, a scattered objects collection vessel, and an air discharge duct through which, for enhanced induction efficiency, extracted air is directed from the collection vessel back to the induction portion. A cutter can be installed at the induction fan.

Abstract: A bagger with a pair of doors at its opening is provided for a walk-behind lawn mower. The bagger opening is provided with a rectangular metal framework with one door being swingably attached to each spaced-apart vertical leg of the framework. The bagger includes a rear handle for supporting its rear portion from the mower push handle and a front handle integrally formed as part of the framework. The front handle is slidably and removably receivable on a hook secured to the mower discharge chute for quick and easy installation and removal. The dual doors, which swing away from one another, facilitate easy insertion of the bagger opening and doors into or out of a refuse can or bag to permit disposal of clippings.

Abstract: A lawn mower having a chute disposed within a hopper for receiving clippings from a cutter assembly and a motor for oscillating the chute to distribute the clippings. A sensor is connected to the motor energizing circuit for measuring the current flowing to the motor as a measurement of the resistance to chute oscillation resulting from the accumulation of clippings. The sensor is operative to actuate an alarm and disable a clutch which couples the mower's engine to its cutter assembly when the motor energizing current reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a cutter deck for enclosing a cutter blade, an engine for driving the cutter blade, a discharge assembly coupled to the cutter deck and having first and second outlets, a hopper coupled to the first outlet a discharge chute coupled to the second outlet, and a gate mounted on the discharge assembly and movable between a first position covering the first outlet whereby the discharge assembly communicates with the discharge chute and a second position covering the second outlet whereby the discharge assembly communicates with the hopper.

Abstract: A mower and/or aerating device (7) exhibits a mower drum and/or aerating drum (8) rotating around a horizontal axis running perpendicular to the mower and/or aerating device advance direction. The mower drum and/or aerating drum (8) feeds cut material and/or material removed from ground to a transverse transport worm (16) rotating around a rotation axis running parallel to the aerating drum (8). The transverse transport worm (16) is disposed in a transport trough (15). A longitudinal transport worm (17) adjoins in the middle region of the transverse transport worm (16) at an angle of 90.degree. relative to an axis of the transverse transport worm (16). A transfer element (21) is disposed at the transport trough (15), which transfer element (21) separates the mower drum and/or aerating drum (8) and the transverse transport worm (16). The transfer element (21) is disposed such that the material from the mower drum and/or aerating drum (8) is at least nearly completely thrown into the transport trough (15).

Abstract: A lawn mower has a grass bag assembly and a chute assembly. The grass bag assembly has a grass bag for holding lawn debris, a grass bag door for releasing stored lawn debris from the grass bag, a support rod connected to the handle bar of the mower, and support pins connected to the body of the mower. The chute assembly has a chute which is used to transport the lawn debris from the body of the mower to the grass bag, and a chute door. As the grass bag is lifted off the apparatus body, it causes the chute door to pivot about the chute. The pivoting chute door moves the extended pull rope of the mower out of the way of the grass bag. The grass bag can then be fully removed from the apparatus body and emptied of its lawn debris. Finally, the chute door is raised so that the empty grass bag can be repositioned onto the apparatus body.

Abstract: A riding mower is provided with a grass collection bag located in the vertical space between the riding seat and the rotating blade. The seat is mounted on an exterior surface of a hood which encloses the bag during a grass cutting operation. The hood is moveable to permit access to the bag. The bag is equipped with a handle for easy removal from the mower body. The contents of the bag are emptied through the bottom of the bag. An air flow indicator signals an operator as to the need to empty the bag. A view window in the enclosing hood allows the operator to observe the indicator.

Abstract: A mower clipping collection system for a riding mower comprises a collector housing having an interior collection chamber and having an interior cylindrical wall forming a cylindrical separation chamber positioned above and in communication with the collection chamber. A clipping transfer conduit extends from the mower deck and is mounted tangentially with respect to the cylindrical wall of the collector housing such that mower clippings, entrained in a stream of air exiting the mower, are blown tangentially into the separation chamber through an opening in the cylindrical wall. The collector housing includes a floor which slopes downward to a clipping dump opening extending across a rear side of the housing. A door is pivotally mounted to the collector housing across the clipping dump opening and moveable in and out of covering relationship therewith by a door operating assembly engageable by an operator while seated on the mower.

Abstract: A lawnmower includes a grass collector bin connected to a rotary blade by a chute. Mounted on the chute is a pressure-sensitive detector which senses when the bin is full, on the basis of a given pressure increase in the chute. The detector includes a microswitch having a sensing arm which contacts a center portion of an elastic membrane. The membrane communicates with the chute such that the center portion of the membrane is deflected in response to a given pressure increase in the chute, in order to actuate the switch. The membrane includes a bellows portion for increasing the distance by which the membrane can be deflected in response to the given pressure increase.

Abstract: An apparatus towed behind a conventional farm tractor has a vacuum section ahead of a conventional mowing section so that litter and other debris are vacuumed into a rear hopper before entering into the mowing section. A conventional power take-off unit on the tractor distributes power via a transmission unit to a pair of centrifugal fans for the vacuuming stage and power to three mower blades. The apparatus may optionally have a sorting section in the discharge tube from the centrifugal fans to separate heavier recyclable debris from lighter debris such as grass clippings.

Abstract: A cutting and mulching housing for a riding or lawn tractor accommodating a rotary cutter therein, said cutter having a grass clipping recirculating chute and a separate grass clipping discharge chute with is elevated relative to said recirculating chute. The bifurcated chute assembly separates and repeatedly recuts larger clippings and thereafter discharges them through said elevated chute. The rapid motion of the rotary cutting blade over the exit of the lower recycling chute provides a radial flow of air thereacross which circulates and directs larger, heavier clippings back into the cutting blade to be finely mulched. The elevated discharge chute may be directed into a collection device connected thereto or downwardly back into the lawn. The mulching housing may be factory installed or retrofitted onto existing lawn mowers.

Abstract: A disposable lawn mower debris bag system (12) comprising a plurality of disposable debris collection bags (14). A facility (16) is for attaching each bag (14) one at a time to a discharge chute (18) on a power lawn mower (20). When the bag (14) is filled with debris, the attaching facility (16) can be detached and the bag (14) removed from the discharge chute (18) to be properly disposed of.

Abstract: A belt driven auxiliary blower is provided for use with rotary mower decks used in wet and difficult cutting conditions. The blower is pivotally and slidably attachable to the deck for ease of installation and removal. It includes a quick release latch mechanism that allows it to swing open for cleanout or service. A lockable tensioner is provided that permits clean out of the impeller, quick replacement of the belt or removal of the blower when its use is not desired. The blower impeller also rotates in a direction that complements the flow of the cut material being discharged to minimize blockages in the impeller chamber.

Abstract: A detachable and swingable blower is provided for use with rotary mower decks. The blower is slidably and pivotally mountable on the deck, allowing it to quickly be swung open. A hand activated quick release latch mechanism serves to secure the blower with the mower deck and facilitates quick and easy access to the blower inlet for cleanout and/or service.