Abstract: A system is provided for securing lift gate including a first rack bracket, a second rack bracket, a first gate bracket, a second gate bracket, a rod bracket and a rod assembly. A method for securing lift gate includes the steps of grasping a lift gate; applying force to the lift gate sufficient to move the lift gate towards its closed position and, as chamfers of rod ends engage rack brackets, sufficient to compress a spring thereby moving the rod ends and moving a rod assembly within rod holes and thereby allowing the rod ends to align with and insert into the rod slots; In opening the lift gate, applying force to a handle sufficient to compress the spring thereby moving the rod ends and moving the rod assembly within the rod holes and withdrawing the rod ends from the rod slots; and applying force to the lift gate thereby moving the lift gate towards its open position.

Abstract: A blower support device for use on a utility vehicle includes a generally horizontally oriented platform and a vertically oriented support member. A mounting channel is provided and extends laterally away from the vertical support member for pivotably mounting the support stand to the mounting post for pivoting movement of the support stand between an access position and an operational position. A remote throttle control is also provided.

Abstract: A utility vehicle with foot-controlled mobility is provided that includes a skeletal frame structure supporting a gasoline engine which utilizes a belt drive system to drive hydraulic motors with one hydraulic motor disposed at each rear wheel. The vehicle includes four wheel and tire assemblies, substantially at each corner with the rear wheels being driven and the front wheels being formed as casters for 360° rotation to provide a zero turning radius vehicle. The user sits upright in a manner wherein the user's legs are supported on pivotal leg support plates to allow the user to sit upright with legs directed down and away from the waist to allow the user to operate a hand-held implement. Both speed control and directional control are provided using pivotally mounted pedals with one pedal controlling each hydraulic motor. Movement of the pedals allows individual motor control to provide drive steering and speed control.

Abstract: A utility vehicle with foot-controlled mobility is provided that includes a skeletal frame structure supporting a gasoline engine which utilizes a belt drive system to drive hydraulic motors with one hydraulic motor disposed at each rear wheel. The vehicle includes four wheel and tire assemblies, substantially at each corner with the rear wheels being driven and the front wheels being formed as casters for 360° rotation to provide a zero turning radius vehicle. The user sits upright in a manner wherein the user's legs are supported on pivotal leg support plates to allow the user to sit upright with legs directed down and away from the waist to allow the user to operate a hand-held implement. Both speed control and directional control are provided using pivotally mounted pedals with one pedal controlling each hydraulic motor. Movement of the pedals allows individual motor control to provide drive steering and speed control.

Abstract: A sulky for transportation of an operator attachable to self-propelled equipment comprised of a first pivot element attached to the self-propelled equipment, a first arm with first and second ends wherein said first end is pivotally connected to said first pivot element, a second pivot element pivotally connected to said second end of said first arm, a second arm with first and second ends wherein said first end of said second arm is pivotally connected to said second pivot element, a third pivot element pivotally connected to said second end of said second arm and a standing operator platform pivotally connected to the third pivot element.