초록

Additionally, the drive belt for the cutting unit is routed between the power units (rather than under or over) to allow a lower center of gravity for increased stability.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A ride-on grounds care device comprising:a frame having first and second lateral sides;an engine, said engine for use in driving the grounds care device;a plurality of wheels includingfirst and second wheels operatively connected to said first and second lateral sides of sai

[ What is claimed:] [1.] A ride-on grounds care device comprising:a frame having first and second lateral sides;an engine, said engine for use in driving the grounds care device;a plurality of wheels includingfirst and second wheels operatively connected to said first and second lateral sides of said frame respectively;a mower operatively connected to said frame; and,an asymmetrical drive system including,A) first and second final ratios for providing speed reduction for said first and second wheels respectively, said first and second final ratios being identical in design having first and second wheel connection ends and first and second top sides respectively, said first final ratio being positioned with said first wheel connection end facing said first wheel and said first top side facing in an upward direction, said second final ratio being positioned with said second wheel connection end facing said second wheel and with said second top side facing in a downward direction;B) first and second power units for providing power to said first and second final ratios respectively, said first and second power units being identical in design having first and second ratio connection ends and first and second input shafts each having first ends respectively, said first power unit being positioned with said first ratio connection end facing said first final ratio and said first end of said first input shaft facing in said upward direction, said second power unit being positioned with said second ratio connection end facing said second final ratio and said first end of said second input shaft facing in said upward direction;C) power connection means for connecting power from said engine to said first and second power units; and,D) first and second control levers operatively connected to said first and second power units respectively for use in controlling said first and second power units, the grounds care device moving in a first direction when said first and second control levers are selectively moved in said first direction.