Abstract: A zero-turn mower with selective steering control. The zero-turn mower includes a pair of front wheels having sprockets operably connected thereto, a drive gear rotatably disposed within a housing affixed to the mower frame, and a drive chain that couples the sprockets to the drive gear. A plate gear is slidably disposed on the frame. A pair of actuator arms bias the plate gear rearward to a first position. A pair of pedals can be depressed simultaneously to move the plate gear forward to a second position. When the plate gear is in the first position the drive gear is disengaged, and the front wheels may turn freely to any direction. When the plate gear is in the second position the drive gear engages, and the pedals allow the user to control the direction of the front wheels, allowing the mower to be safely utilized on sloped terrain.

Abstract: A zero-turn mower with selective steering control. The zero-turn mower includes a pair of front wheels having sprockets operably connected thereto, a drive gear rotatably disposed within a housing affixed to the mower frame, and a drive chain that couples the sprockets to the drive gear. A plate gear is slidably disposed on the frame. A pair of actuator arms bias the plate gear rearward to a first position. A pair of pedals can be depressed simultaneously to move the plate gear forward to a second position. When the plate gear is in the first position the drive gear is disengaged, and the front wheels may turn freely to any direction. When the plate gear is in the second position the drive gear engages, and the pedals allow the user to control the direction of the front wheels, allowing the mower to be safely utilized on sloped terrain.