Abstract: A lawncare apparatus includes a main body, multiple wheels supporting the main body, a cutting blade disposed in the main body, a motor driving the cutting blade, and an operating arm connected to the first end of the main body. The distance in the horizontal direction between the axial central line of the cylindrical gripping portion of the operating arm and the axes of the elongated handle of the main body along the length direction is less than 5 cm. Because of the structure mate relationship between the operating arm and the cylindrical gripping portion, the operator feels more comfortable during the transporting process, the volume of lawncare apparatus during transporting is reduced and the convenience of transporting is improved.

Abstract: A rotary cutter for cutting grass, brush, shrubs, bushes, trees, and other vegetation, and a method of using the same. The cutter includes a bi-fold door proximate to an open front portion of the cutter's deck, which defines an open cutting area. The bi-fold door moves between a closed position where it shields the cutting area and an open position where it exposes the cutting area. The bi-fold door includes a front cover rotatably coupled to a rear cover via the first hinge, with the rear cover being rotatably coupled to the deck via the second hinge. The cutter also includes a first ramp and second ramp flanking the open front portion of the deck. Protrusions of the bi-fold door slide along inclined surfaces of the ramps as the bi-fold door moves between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A mower comprising a vehicle, a plurality of cutting assemblies, and an automatic height of cut control system is described. In some aspects, the automatic height of cut control system is configured to automatically change the height of cut for the plurality of cutting assemblies while maintaining the attitude of each cutting blade as the blade moves from a first height of cut to a second height of cut. In some aspects, the cutting assemblies include a variable-length member linked to a four-bar linkage configured to cause a change in the height of cut in response to a change in length of the variable-length member.

Abstract: A mower deck can include a linkage that enables adjusting the height of the mower deck with a single action. The mower deck can include a rolling mechanism support arm at each corner and a coupling mechanism that extends between the front and rear rolling mechanism support arms on each side of the mower deck. A shaft can extend between the two front rolling mechanism support arms and can be rotated via an actuator. When the shaft is rotated, the front rolling mechanism support arms will rotate in unison, and the coupling mechanisms will cause the rear rolling mechanism support arms to also rotate in unison. In this way, a single action can cause the height of the mower deck to be adjusted.

Abstract: A string motor/cutter mechanism has a hollow shaft motor having an internal shaft extending therethrough, open at at least one end, and the shaft being aligned with a motor rotation axis; a string cutting mechanism axially aligned to the motor axis and connected to the motor in a rotational connection enables the motor to rotate the string cutting mechanism at a cutting rotational speed. A rotary support mechanism has a mounting shaft for rotatably connecting a single axis, axially rotating, rolling mechanism in supporting engagement to the motor, the mounting shaft extending within and aligned with the axis of the hollow shaft of the motor. The rotary mechanism mounting shaft is connected in an operationally fixed position along the hollow motor shaft to support the cutting mechanism a selected distance, measured along the mounting shaft axis, from a ground surface on which the rolling mechanism travels.

Abstract: A multiple outlet chute lawnmower housing assembly includes a housing with a top wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall includes a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall has a first discharge chute extending therethrough. The second side wall has a second discharge chute extending therethrough. A plurality of wheels is attached to the housing. A motor is attached to the housing and a cutting blade mechanically coupled to the motor is positioned beneath the top wall. A closure apparatus is attached to the housing and is actuated to selectively alter the first discharge chute or the second discharge chute from a closed condition to an open condition.

Abstract: A mower deck stabilizer releasably and adjustably engages the mower deck to the mower frame to provide a counterbalancing force to the cantilevered load of a side-mounted catcher.

Abstract: A height adjustment arrangement (1) for a lawn mower (20) for changing a cutting height is provided. The height adjustment arrangement comprises a respective link arm (2a, 2b) pivotally arranged at opposite sides of the chassis (21), and a transversal rod (5) extending between the link arms (2a, 2b) comprising wheel attachment ends (6a, 6b) configured to protrude outwardly from the respective link arm (2a, 2b). The height adjustment arrangement further comprises a locking arrangement (11) for releaseably locking at least one of the link arms (2a, 2b) in a pivot position. The transversal rod comprises connection portions (9a, 9b) which are essentially parallel to the link arms and releasably connected thereto such that pivoting of the link arm (2a, 2b) causes the wheel attachment ends (6a, 6b) to synchronously change the cutting height of the lawn mower chassis (21).

Abstract: In a lawn mower for mowing lawns on a ground having a drive shaft adapted to transmit a rotational driving force of a operating motor (prime mover), three blades and a connecting member having a blade disk adapted to connect the blades with the drive shaft, a fan is integrally formed at the connecting member. The blades are attached to the connecting member at a circumference of the connecting member and to be movable relative to the connecting member in a radial direction of the connecting member.

Abstract: An edging system includes a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted to a portion of a vehicle, the mounting bracket having a control arm receiving member, a control arm rotatably connected to the control arm receiving member so that the control arm is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, a control arm moving device connected to the mounting bracket, the control arm moving device having an end portion adapted to engage a portion of the control arm, and an edger assembly connected to an end portion of the control arm. The edger assembly can include a frame assembly connected to the end portion of the control arm, and a cutting member carded by the frame assembly. The activated position of the edger assembly may be defined as the edger assembly being positioned so that the cutting member engages a portion of the ground adjacent to the edger.

Abstract: An apparatus that removes matted clumps of wet grass from a lawnmower discharge port includes a hinge having a first flap secured to a trailing edge of the discharge port. A second flap is secured to a rigid flat plate about mid-length of the plate. The plate has a position of repose normal to a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the lawnmower and a pivoted position parallel to the longitudinal axis. The position of repose allows grass clippings propelled by a rotating blade to travel without obstruction toward the discharge port. A cord is secured to the plate so that a lawnmower operator can cause the plate to pivot from its position of repose to drive matted clippings through the discharge port. A torsion spring resists the pivoting of the plate and returns the plate to its position of repose when the cord is released by the operator.

Abstract: A grass cutting machine with two cutting units mounted on opposite sides of the chassis has an inclinometer monitoring the left/right inclination of the chassis. If the inclination value exceeds a defined threshold, the higher of the two cutting units is lifted to improve stability.

Abstract: A walk power mower has a mower deck that encloses a pair of rotary cutting blades with the grass clippings from the blades being discharged through a rearwardly extending grass discharge tunnel in a rear bagging mode of operation. The mower deck has ground engaging wheels that are vertically moved up or down to adjust the height of cut. The height of cut adjustment system comprises at least one spring arm having a locking pin or tab that cooperates with one of a plurality of notches, detents or openings on the mower deck to select a desired height of cut. A threaded fastener releasably attaches the locking pin or tab to the spring arm to be able to replace the locking pin or tab without replacing the entire spring arm.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect coupling for securing an agricultural implement, such as a stalk stomper, to a tool bar assembly on a tractor, without the need for any tools. The tool bar assembly includes a bracket having a pair of spaced-apart arm members. Each arm member has a recess therein, and a hole spaced therefrom. The recesses and the holes are generally transversely aligned. A pin is adapted to be received in the holes. The agricultural implement assembly includes a plate member. Provided on the plate member is a cross bar. The cross bar is adapted to be engaged in the recesses. To connect the agricultural implement assembly to the tool bar assembly, the cross bar is engaged in the recesses and the agricultural implement and the pin can be inserted into the transversely aligned holes to connect the agricultural implement to the tool bar assembly. A spring member biases the implement to pivot away from the plate member.

Abstract: A stalk stomper adapted for adjustable attachment to a tool bar or a corn head of a combine. The stalk stomper including a skid shoe member operatively and pivotally connected to an upper support member. The upper support member being adapted for mounting with the tool bar. The upper support member further adapted to adjustably select the angle of the upper support member relative to the tool bar. A torsion spring assembly is provided to bias the skid shoe member to exert a downward force on field stubble.

Abstract: A walk power mower has a mower deck that encloses a pair of rotary cutting blades with the grass clippings from the blades being discharged through a rearwardly extending grass discharge tunnel in a rear bagging mode of operation. The blades are powered by a timed drive system that is carried by a horizontal apron that is part of a cast aluminum engine mount. The engine mount and the apron are bolted to a stamped steel deck shell that forms the cutting chamber in which the blades rotate. The mower has a side discharge mode in which a side discharge chute is releasably mounted over a side discharge opening. The chute carries a flow cutoff baffle having an inwardly protruding inner end that sticks through the side discharge opening to intercept and direct the clippings out through the side discharge opening and through the chute in the side discharge mode.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect coupling for securing an agricultural implement, such as a stalk stomper, to a tool bar assembly on a tractor, without the need for any tools. The tool bar assembly includes a bracket having a pair of spaced-apart arm members. Each arm member has a recess therein, and a hole spaced therefrom. The recesses and the holes are generally transversely aligned. A pin is adapted to be received in the holes. The agricultural implement assembly includes a plate member. Provided on the plate member is a cross bar. The cross bar is adapted to be engaged in the recesses. To connect the agricultural implement assembly to the tool bar assembly, the cross bar is engaged in the recesses and the agricultural implement and the pin can be inserted into the transversely aligned holes to connect the agricultural implement to the tool bar assembly.

Abstract: A mower deck level gauge and procedure are provided to level and align a mower deck suspended from a vehicle and covering at least one rotary cutting blade. The mower deck has a deck height adjustment control indicating the cutting height, and the rim of the mower deck has deck level measuring points marked thereon, and a bracket at the front of the mower deck having a deck level measuring point marked thereon. A one-piece gauge is dimensioned to fit under each deck level measuring point at a specified cutting height.

Abstract: A height adjustment assembly for a lawn sweeper may include a clip that may have a body portion with an aperture, a tab that extends into a slot on the lawn sweeper and a projection that engages the lawn sweeper, a shaft that engages the body portion and a fastener to movably secure the clip to the lawn sweeper in a desired position.

Abstract: A grass treatment device 801 that comprises a first roller 701 configured to contact a grass surface 802, a second roller 805 configured to contact the grass surface 802, a treatment tool 804 capable of treating the grass surface 804. The grass treatment device 801 further comprises adjustment means 303, 305 configured to allow an adjustment of a distance between the treatment tool 804 and the first roller 701, the adjustment capable of affecting a distance 807 between the tool 804 and the grass surface 802. The adjustment means 303, 305 further comprises graduation means configured to indicate to a user predetermined quantized intervals of the distance 807 between the tool 804 and the grass surface 802.

Abstract: A height of cut adjustment system for use with a walk behind mower. The height of cut adjustment system includes a single drive motor that is operable in a first direction and a second direction. The single drive motor is connected to a linkage assembly that supports the four wheels of the walk behind mower relative to the mower deck. When the single drive motor is operated in a first direction, the mower height of cut increases and when the drive motor is operated in the second direction, the height of cut is decreased. The height of cut adjustment system includes a height of cut indicator system that visually indicates the relative position of the wheels relative to the mower deck. The height of cut indicator system includes one or more position indicators that can be selectively positioned to visually indicate the desired height of cut for the mower.

Abstract: An apparatus, such as a lawnmower, includes a cutting device and a chassis for carrying the cutting device. The chassis includes a chassis body, at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel mounted on the chassis body. An adjusting device for adjusting the height of the cutting device with respect to the chassis, is arranged between the cutting device and the chassis. The adjusting device includes an adjusting seat, an adjustment driving device mounted, a driving member, and a driven member connected to the other one of the chassis body and the cutting device.

Abstract: A height of cut adjuster for a reel mower cutting unit with a removable attachment includes a front roller with a shaft positionable in front of the cutting reel axis, and a roller bracket assembly having a bottom bracket removably attached to a top bracket to provide a gap therebetween where the front roller shaft is held. The roller bracket assembly may be pivoted, and the top bracket may be connected to the bottom bracket in a different position further from the cutting reel, so that an attachment such as a conditioner may be installed between the front roller and the cutting reel.

Abstract: A push mower having a height adjustment lever, which can be manipulated easily, is provided. The provided push mower includes: a main body configured to move along a ground; a blade attached to the main body; a height adjustment lever attached to the main body; and a height adjustment mechanism configured to change a height of the blade from the ground based on a position of the height adjustment lever. The height adjustment lever includes: a pillar protruding from the main body; a grip fixed to the pillar; and a lock member attached to the grip and configured to move with respect to the grip between a lock position and an unlock position. A movement of the height adjustment lever is inhibited when the lock member is at the lock position, and the movement of the height adjustment lever is allowed when the lock member is at the unlock position.

Abstract: A grass cutting machine with two cutting units mounted on opposite sides of the chassis has an inclinometer monitoring the left/right inclination of the chassis. If the inclination value exceeds a defined threshold, the higher of the two cutting units is lifted to improve stability.

Abstract: A walk-behind lawnmower is provided with a height-adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of a housing above the ground. The walk-behind lawnmower further comprises an operating button for switching an adjustment operation of the height-adjusting mechanism from a restricted state to a permissive state; and a height-adjusting grip capable of being grasped by a hand so as to raise or lower the housing when the operating button is operated, and the adjustment operation of the height-adjusting mechanism is thereby permitted. The height-adjusting grip is provided to the housing in the vicinity of a left or right lateral part. The operating button is positioned in an area allowing operation by a finger of the hand grasping the height-adjusting grip.

Abstract: A low-cost, highly maneuverable cotton harvester (10) with a row unit (26) that effectively follows the ground contour includes frame structure (30) pivotally connected to the two lower links (22) of a tractor three-point hitch (14). A picking unit (26) is connected by a linkage structure (52) to the frame (30) and is closely coupled behind a rear drive wheel (16) of the tractor (12). A lift arm (98) extends forwardly and downwardly from an end (99) pivotally connected to the linkage structure (52a). The lower forward end of the lift arm includes a non-steerable gauge wheel (44) generally aligned with the tractor axle (44a), and a hydraulic cylinder (100) pivots the lift arm (98) relative to the linkage structure to adjust row unit operating height and to raise and lower the row unit to and from the field operating position. The gauge wheel axis (44a) is aligned with the axis (16a) of the drive wheel (16). A variable speed pulley assembly (90) synchronizes picker drum speed to ground speed.

Abstract: A reel cutting unit of a reel mower is provided with a belt and pulley drive system for rotating the reel of the cutting unit at variable speeds when the ground speed of the reel cutting unit is substantially constant to provide different clips. The drive system has three pulleys of different diameter in engagement with the belt in drive, driven and idler positions. The pulleys can be interchangeably used in any of the positions by moving the pulleys around into the different positions in six different possible arrangements. The pulleys are selectively placed in one arrangement at a time to select the clip provided by that arrangement. A chain and sprocket drive system with different diameter sprockets may be used in place of the belt and pulley drive system. The belt and pulley drive system may comprise toothed pulleys and toothed timing belt.

Abstract: A height of cut adjustment system for use with a walk behind mower. The height of cut adjustment system includes a single drive motor that is operable in a first direction and a second direction. The single drive motor is connected to a linkage assembly that supports the four wheels of the walk behind mower relative to the mower deck. When the single drive motor is operated in a first direction, the mower height of cut increases and when the drive motor is operated in the second direction, the height of cut is decreased. The height of cut adjustment system includes a height of cut indicator system that visually indicates the relative position of the wheels relative to the mower deck. The height of cut indicator system includes one or more position indicators that can be selectively positioned to visually indicate the desired height of cut for the mower.

Abstract: A header assembly for a combine harvester includes a header carried by an adapter on the feeder house of the combine and on a pair of gauge wheels which can be adjusted from inside the cab to change a height of the cutter bar from the ground. This is used in combination with an Automatic Header Height Control so that the main suspension is adjusted to carry approximately 90% of the header weight, the header is dropped on the ground until the gauge wheels contact the ground, and causes the header to “float” with respect to the main carrier frame and the AHHC is set so that the combine feeder house stops lowering when a pre-set amount of header to adapter separation (float) is achieved with the AHHC operating to maintain this set amount by controlling the height of the feeder house.

Abstract: A suspension apparatus for off-road vehicle includes a plurality of linear actuators, each coupled to a power source and attached to a respective one of the plurality of wheels and frame or body of the vehicle for moving the respective one of the plurality of wheels away from the frame or the body upon receiving a first command signal or moving the respective one of the plurality of wheels toward the frame or the body upon receiving a second command signal. Tilt sensors are provided with each tilt sensor mounted directly on or in close proximity to the respective one of the plurality of wheels for sensing its vertical attitude relative to a predetermined level condition and selectively generating each of a first and second position signals. A control device receives first and second position signals and outputs respective first and second command signals.

Abstract: A walk-behind lawnmower having a height adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of a housing above the ground. The height adjusting mechanism includes: a front wheel supporting member and a rear wheel supporting member that are attached to the housing so as to be capable of swinging up and down; a linking member for linking the front and rear wheel supporting members so as to be capable of concerted motion; and a locking mechanism for restricting and releasing displacement of the linking member in the forward-and-backward direction. The locking mechanism includes: a plurality of locking grooves arranged in a row from front to rear on the linking member; a locking pin capable of selectively interlocking with one of the locking grooves; a pin-guiding part for guiding the locking pin to be capable of entering into and retracting from one of the locking grooves; and an operating member for sliding and operating the locking pin.

Abstract: A mower-conditioner including a plant mowing mechanism including a cutting device, a plant conditioning system and a mechanism lifting these elements relative to the ground, this assembly being carried by a frame and including a fairing, the machine also including a plant ejection channel positioned as an extension of the plant conditioning system. The fairing is articulated to the plant ejection channel by a transverse axis that is positioned inside the machine, above and slightly behind the plant conditioning system, and the plant ejection channel is itself articulated to the frame.

Abstract: A push mower having a height adjustment lever, which can be manipulated easily, is provided. The provided push mower includes: a main body configured to move along a ground; a blade attached to the main body; a height adjustment lever attached to the main body; and a height adjustment mechanism configured to change a height of the blade from the ground based on a position of the height adjustment lever. The height adjustment lever includes: a pillar protruding from the main body; a grip fixed to the pillar; and a lock member attached to the grip and configured to move with respect to the grip between a lock position and an unlock position. A movement of the height adjustment lever is inhibited when the lock member is at the lock position, and the movement of the height adjustment lever is allowed when the lock member is at the unlock position.

Abstract: An apparatus, such as a lawnmower, includes a cutting device and a chassis for carrying the cutting device. The chassis includes a chassis body, at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel mounted on the chassis body. A handle is fixedly connected to the chassis and includes a handle body positioned above and behind the cutting device. The apparatus provides a stable support deck by having a body portion of the support deck extend rearwards and upwards from the front wheel to the handle body.

Abstract: An apparatus, such as a lawnmower, includes a cutting device and a chassis for carrying the cutting device. The chassis includes a chassis body, at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel mounted on the chassis body. A handle is fixedly connected to the chassis and includes a handle body positioned above and behind the cutting device. The apparatus provides a stable support deck by having a body portion of the support deck extend rearwards and upwards from the front wheel to the handle body.

Abstract: A mower is provided that includes a height-adjuster assembly that adjustably connects the ground engaging wheel to the housing of the mower at an adjustable height from the ground. The height-adjuster assembly includes a bracket fixed to the housing, an arm, a sleeve, a wheel mount, a pin, and a handle. The arm is rotatably mounted relative to the housing and the bracket about a pivot point. The sleeve is fixed to the arm for rotation with the arm relative to the housing and the bracket about the pivot point. A handle overlays the pin and the sleeve. The handle is configured to be grasped by a user for movement along a first direction to move the pin from a first position into a second position. Upon reaching the second position, the handle and the sleeve can be rotated to rotate the ground engaging wheel relative to the housing.

Abstract: A walk-behind lawnmower having a height adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of a housing above the ground. The height adjusting mechanism includes: a front wheel supporting member and a rear wheel supporting member that are attached to the housing so as to be capable of swinging up and down; a linking member for linking the front and rear wheel supporting members so as to be capable of concerted motion; and a locking mechanism for restricting and releasing displacement of the linking member in the forward-and-backward direction. The locking mechanism includes: a plurality of locking grooves arranged in a row from front to rear on the linking member; a locking pin capable of selectively interlocking with one of the locking grooves; a pin-guiding part for guiding the locking pin to be capable of entering into and retracting from one of the locking grooves; and an operating member for sliding and operating the locking pin.

Abstract: A walk-behind lawnmower is provided with a height adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of a housing above the ground. The height adjusting mechanism includes a front wheel supporting member and a rear wheel supporting member that are attached to the housing so as to be capable of swinging up and down; a linking member for linking the front and rear wheel supporting members so as to be capable of associated motion; and a locking mechanism for restricting and releasing displacement of the linking member in the forward and backward direction. The front wheel supporting member or the rear wheel supporting member has an arcuate part, the arcuate part having on an arcuately shaped outer circumferential surface a display part for displaying the height of the blade. The display part is viewed through a peephole formed in the housing.

Abstract: A height adjuster mechanism for mounting on a frame of a grass and/or ground treatment machine to vary the height of the frame relative to a ground-engaging roller assembly and thereby adjust the height setting of a grass and/or ground treatment module mounted on the frame. The mechanism includes an open-topped housing provided on a rotary adjuster and having an upper surface which defines a height adjustment reference datum level. An insert is movable up and down within the open-topped housing in which the upper surface of the insert can be adjusted to be substantially flush or coplanar with the upper surface of the open-topped housing so as to set a datum level of the treatment module. Means are provided for determining the extent of angular adjustment of the rotary adjuster so as to set any required height adjustment of the treatment module.

Abstract: A grass treatment device height adjustment assembly for adjusting the height of a grass treatment tool above ground level includes a height adjustment mechanism and an elongate rotational element, such as a roller, having first and second ends. The rotational element has an axle extending substantially along the longitudinal axis of the element about which the element rotates. The height adjustment mechanism includes a rotatable member connected to the axle of the rotational element wherein the rotatable member is associated with a second fixed axis of rotation that is substantially parallel to but offset relative to the first rotational axis. The second axis of rotation enables the height adjustment mechanism to adjust the position of the first axis of rotation relative to the second axis of rotation.

Abstract: A wheel mounting and height adjustment mechanism for use with a power equipment unit/implement such as a lawn mower. In one embodiment, the mechanism may include a block defining a plurality of bores, each bore to selectively receive an axle of a wheel assembly. A plate member may be provided in or near the block. The plate member may include a plurality of elongate cutouts such that a separate cutout is selectively alignable with each of the plurality of bores. When the plate member is in a disengaged position such that a first portion of each cutout is aligned with its respective bore, each cutout permits the axle to fully enter its respective bore. However, when the plate member is moved to an engaged position, each cutout may engage the axle to capture the respective wheel assembly.

Abstract: A wheel mounting and height adjustment mechanism for use with a power equipment unit/implement such as a lawn mower. In one embodiment, the mechanism may include a block defining a plurality of bores, each bore to selectively receive an axle of a wheel assembly. A plate member may be provided in or near the block. The plate member may include a plurality of elongate cutouts such that a separate cutout is selectively alignable with each of the plurality of bores. When the plate member is in a disengaged position such that a first portion of each cutout is aligned with its respective bore, each cutout permits the axle to fully enter its respective bore. However, when the plate member is moved to an engaged position, each cutout may engage the axle to capture the respective wheel assembly.

Abstract: A grass cutting unit (1) includes a frame (2) and, provided in connection with the frame: a cutter (3) for cutting grass and support elements (4; 41, 42) for supporting the cutting unit (1) against the ground, particularly when cutting grass. The cutting unit (1) is provided with a cutting height setting device. In a most preferred embodiment of the invention, the cutting height setting device includes two lead screws (7; 71, 72; 73, 74) that are connected to the ends of both support reels (4; 41, 42), and the corresponding nut elements are connected to the frame; by rotating the lead screws by driving motors, advantageously electric motors (6; 61, 62), each support reel can be moved essentially in the vertical direction, and simultaneously the cutting height can be adjusted within the desired limits.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to implement flotation and suspension systems typically utilized with agricultural equipment wherein an “implement” can be a brush, rake, broom, or any tool utilized to contact the ground surface; “flotation” refers to the ability of the systems to maintain a substantially consistent force applied by the implement on the ground surface it contacts and thus maintain a substantially consistent spacing between the ground surface being traversed (regardless of the regularity of the surface) and the implement section not in contact with the ground surface; and “suspension” refers to the suspension of some or all of the weight of the implement in relation to the surface being traversed.

Abstract: A mower unit configured to be supported to a work vehicle at a position between front wheels and rear wheels, comprises a mower deck; at least one blade supported by the mower deck; a climb-up assist member in which an inclined surface is formed for assisting the wheels in climbing over the mower unit; and a connecting device for detachably connecting the climb-up assist member to the mower unit in a service position in which the inclined surface assists the wheels in climbing over the mower unit.

Abstract: A height of cut adjustment mechanism is provided for a rotary cutting deck mounted on a lift arm extending from a traction vehicle. The mechanism includes a front axle and a rear axle, at least one roller mounted on each axle, and a pair of height of cut arms extending from each axle to a pivot axis on the rotary cutting deck. A notch lock on each height of cut arm may be moved between a locked position in which the notch lock engages a notch plate at a desired cutting height, and an unlocked position in which the notch lock disengages the notch plate so that the height of cut arm can pivot with respect to the rotary cutting deck. A lever attached to each notch lock can be operated to move the notch lock between the locked and the unlocked positions.

Abstract: A grass treatment device comprises: a first grass treatment element disposed towards a front portion of said device; a second grass treatment element disposed towards a rear portion of said device; a third grass treatment element disposed substantially between said first and said second grass treatment elements, said third element being in the form of a grass cutting tool; and a fourth grass treatment element connectable at a position substantially between said first grass treatment element and said grass cutting tool, said grass treatment elements being elongate and having their longitudinal axes disposed substantially parallel to each other, said grass treatment device characterised in that said fourth grass treatment element is configured to be displaced from said position located between said first grass treatment element and said grass cutting tool in order to enable the distance between the longitudinal axis of said first grass treatment element and the longitudinal axis of said grass cutting tool to be

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ground surface slide guide having a resin body made of synthetic resin, and a metal hub integrally coupled to the resin body to rotate together. The resin body is composed of a tubular body and a flange extending upward to the outside from the entire periphery of the lower end of the tubular body and covering the lower surface of the rotary blade. A blade retaining ring pressed against the lower surface of the rotary blade is formed on the outer periphery of the hub, and the blade retaining ring is exposed to the upper end surface of the tubular body. The hub is attached to a drive shaft by a fastener, and the rotary blade is clamped between a blade rest and a blade retaining ring. The lower end of the tubular body serves as a ground contact surface.

Abstract: A suspension apparatus for off-road vehicle includes a plurality of linear actuators, each coupled to a power source and attached to a respective one of the plurality of wheels and frame or body of the vehicle for moving the respective one of the plurality of wheels away from the frame or the body upon receiving a first command signal or moving the respective one of the plurality of wheels toward the frame or the body upon receiving a second command signal. Tilt sensors are provided with each tilt sensor mounted directly on or in close proximity to the respective one of the plurality of wheels for sensing its vertical attitude relative to a predetermined level condition and selectively generating each of a first and second position signals. A control device receives first and second position signals and outputs respective first and second command signals.