초록

A self-propelled vehicle is provided with a main speed control lever and a brake for preventing rotation of drive wheels. When an operator places the main speed control lever in a stop position, the vehicle's transmission in shifted to a neutral or near-neutral position and the brake is engaged.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A self-propelled, walk-behind vehicle having a frame and first and second ground engaging traction devices, said self-propelled vehicle comprising:an engine mounted to the frame;a transmission operably connected to the engine for converting output of the engine into rotational move

[ We claim:] [1.] A self-propelled, walk-behind vehicle having a frame and first and second ground engaging traction devices, said self-propelled vehicle comprising:an engine mounted to the frame;a transmission operably connected to the engine for converting output of the engine into rotational movement of at least one of the first and second ground engaging traction devices, said transmission having a neutral position;a main speed control lever operably coupled to the transmission for setting the maximum forward speed of the vehicle, said main speed control lever having a plurality of positions between and including a stop position for placing the transmission in neutral and stopping the vehicle, and a full-ahead position; anda brake operably connected to the first and second ground engaging traction devices, and a brake actuator responsive to positioning of the main speed control lever in its stop position for engaging said brake to prevent movement of the first and second ground engaging traction devices when the main speed control lever is in its stop position.