Abstract: A variable chute device includes an elongated member and a deflection plate. The elongated member extends between the deflection plate and a passenger area and a power mower. The deflection plate includes a main body and an attachment portion. The attachment portion extends from the main body and movably couples the main body to a deck of the power mower. The main body is movable between a closed position, an open position, and a plurality of variably controlled partially-open positions by actuation of the elongated member. In the closed position, the main body extends across the opening of the chute to prevent grass clippings from exiting the chute through the opening, and in the plurality of variably controlled open partially-positions, the main body is spaced apart from the opening of the chute at varying gaps to control an amount of the grass clippings to exit the chute through the opening.

Abstract: A variable chute device includes an elongated member and a deflection plate. The elongated member extends between the deflection plate and a passenger area and a power mower. The deflection plate includes a main body and an attachment portion. The attachment portion extends from the main body and movably couples the main body to a deck of the power mower. The main body is movable between a closed position, an open position, and a plurality of variably controlled partially-open positions by actuation of the elongated member. In the closed position, the main body extends across the opening of the chute to prevent grass clippings from exiting the chute through the opening, and in the plurality of variably controlled open partially-positions, the main body is spaced apart from the opening of the chute at varying gaps to control an amount of the grass clippings to exit the chute through the opening.