Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat mount assembly for a vehicle having a seat, such as a tractor. The seat mount assembly, in one embodiment, includes a seat support, one or more seat securing members connected to the seat and movably engaged with the seat support and at least one seat adjust handle. The seat mount assembly enables users to conveniently change the seat position while remaining seated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seat mount assembly for a vehicle having a seat, such as a tractor. The seat mount assembly, in one embodiment, includes a seat support, one or more seat securing members connected to the seat and movably engaged with the seat support and at least one seat adjust handle. The seat mount assembly enables users to conveniently change the seat position while remaining seated.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a blade to a cutting implement is provided. The apparatus includes an adapter which enables the blade to be fastened with the implement with structure that is offset from its axis of rotation. With this mounting capability, structure used to secure the blade relative to the cutting implement experiences decreases occurrences of tightening relative to the blade with which it is associated. Accordingly, there is presented an enhanced ability to remove the blade when such removal is desired.

Abstract: A mulching mower deck within which first and second mower blades rotate for cutting grass, having first and second blade chambers positioned adjacent each other and within which respective blades rotate during operation. The first and second blade chambers are generally completely enclosed for generally confining grass clippings within the blade chambers for preventing the clippings from exiting through side or top walls of the mower deck. The first and second blades travel in respective paths which overlap. The first blade is positioned to the right of the second blade with respect to forward operation of the mower deck and travels in a clockwise direction, and the second blade is positioned to the left of the first blade and travels in a counterclockwise direction. An opening is formed between the first and second blade chambers at a location where the blade paths overlap. Edges of the opening are positioned relatively close to the first and second blades near where the blade paths overlap.

Abstract: An adjustable gauge wheel support structure is provided for selectively adjusting the height of cut of a mower deck. The structure includes a gauge wheel carried on a U-shaped arm which is pivotally attached to a deck bracket. A spring loaded J-pin locking mechanism is provided to secure the arm in a plurality of positions relative to the bracket. The wheel is supported on one of the parallel legs of the U-shaped arm and twisting forces encountered by the wheel and its supporting leg are resisted through locking the two legs and bracket together with the J-pin. No tools are required to adjust the wheel height and no parts have to be removed or loosened to make the adjustments, thereby minimizing the likelihood that parts will be lost or misplaced.

Abstract: An adjustable gauge wheel assembly is provided for use on rotary mower decks. The wheel and its axle are carried on an arm which is pivotally supported by a deck mounted bracket. The pivotal support is adapted to allow the arm to be shifted towards and away from the bracket. The axle includes a portion which protrudes through the arm for insertion into one of the plurality of vertically spaced openings in the bracket as the arm is shifted. The bracket therefore provides for vertical adjustment of the gauge wheel as well as a direct support against impact loadings encountered by the wheel. An over-center latch mechanism is provided to quickly and easily lock the arm in its adjusted position.

Abstract: A multiple spindle mower deck within which a plurality of mower blades rotate for mowing grass and having spindle housings which rotatively support respective mower blades, the spindle housings being operatively rigidly fixed with the mower deck. A belt drive mechanism drives the spindles, and includes pulleys mounted to respective spindles and a belt which operatively engages the pulleys. At least one idler pulley engages the belt. A mounting plate is provided to which said at least one idler pulley is mounted. The mounting plate is operatively fixed with the spindle housings, position above and press into abutement with the upper surface of the top wall of the mower deck by way of the same bolts which fix the spindle housing to the mower deck. The spindle housings are fixed to the mower deck by the spindle housing bolts which operatively press the spindle housings deck and mounting plate together.

Abstract: A composite insert is provided for converting a rotary mower deck from side discharge to mulching usage. The insert can be detatchably mounted in the mower deck and provides a cutting chamber wherein grass can be cut, mulched and redistributed onto the ground beneath the mower deck. The insert forms with the mower housing a cutting chamber which includes a reduced cross-sectional area at the front portion that provides for confining and accelerating the movement of air and clippings there through to minimize build-up of clippings adjacent the chamber surfaces. At the rear portions of the chamber, a larger cross-sectional area is provided to permit the clippings to slow down and disperse, allowing the clippings to be distributed and/or redirected into the blade for mulching. It is preferred that the insert is adapted for use with a two-bladed mower deck.