Abstract: A mid-mount riding rotary mower which has a two-piece frame. The frame includes a front section that is pivotally connected to a rear section. The mower deck is carried beneath the mower between the front and rear wheels and is attached to the front frame and follows the movement of the front wheels. The front frame includes swing arms that allow the front wheels to spread open and be clamped for different operating conditions. The mower deck can be removed from underneath the mower when the arms are fully spread.

Abstract: A mid-mount riding rotary mower is disclosed. The mower has a two-piece frame. The frame includes a front section that is pivotally connected to a rear section. The mower deck is carried beneath the mower between the front and rear wheels. The mower deck is attached to the front frame and follows the movement of the front wheels. The front frame includes swing arms that carry the front wheels into a range of spread positions wherein said wheels are clamped for different operating conditions, and a released position wherein the mower deck can be removed from underneath the mower.

Abstract: A mid-mount riding rotary mower which has a two-piece frame. The frame includes a front section that is pivotally connected to a rear section. The mower deck is carried beneath the mower between the front and rear wheels. The mower deck is attached to the front frame and follows the movement of the front wheels. The front frame includes swing arms that carry the front wheels from a first position in front of the mower to a side position for deck maintenance. In the maintenance position the deck can be removed from under the mower easily by rolling the deck forward. Either detachment of the deck or telescoping arms enable the deck to be moved out from under the mower. The deck can then be tilted up to a stable vertical orientation for maintenance of the blades.

Abstract: A mid-mount riding rotary mower is disclosed. The mower has a two-piece frame. The frame includes a front section that is pivotally connected to a rear section. The mower deck is carried beneath the mower between the front and rear wheels. The mower deck is attached to the front frame and follows the movement of the front wheels. The front frame includes swing arms that carry the front wheels from a first position in front of the mower to a side position for deck maintenance. In the maintenance position the deck can be removed from under the mower easily by rolling the deck forward. The deck can then be tilted up to a stable vertical orientation for maintenance of the blades.