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A transaxle assembly having at least two transaxle housings for a zero turn or similar vehicle, where both housings mount separate hydrostatic transmissions. A mounting plate is provided to secure to the bottom of both of the housings to mount the housings to a vehicle frame and if required to seal

A transaxle assembly having at least two transaxle housings for a zero turn or similar vehicle, where both housings mount separate hydrostatic transmissions. A mounting plate is provided to secure to the bottom of both of the housings to mount the housings to a vehicle frame and if required to seal openings formed in the bottom of both of the housings. The connection plate may include tabs or other structure to secure it to the vehicle frame to increase the ease of assembly of the transaxle unit in the vehicle.

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A transaxle assembly having at least two transaxle housings for a zero turn or similar vehicle, where both housings mount separate hydrostatic transmissions. A mounting plate is provided to secure to the bottom of both of the housings to mount the housings to a vehicle frame and if required to seal

A transaxle assembly having at least two transaxle housings for a zero turn or similar vehicle, where both housings mount separate hydrostatic transmissions. A mounting plate is provided to secure to the bottom of both of the housings to mount the housings to a vehicle frame and if required to seal openings formed in the bottom of both of the housings. The connection plate may include tabs or other structure to secure it to the vehicle frame to increase the ease of assembly of the transaxle unit in the vehicle. ace between said lower edge wall of said baffle and a bottom panel of said tank, said space being filled with water and of sufficient size for an individual to walk on said bottom panel under said lower baffle. 5. The apparatus of claim 4 further including entrance staircase means located at said entrance opening of said enclosure having up steps staggered upwardly from an entrance side of said apparatus to a height at least that of an entrance edge of said tank, and down steps staggered downwardly into said tank. 6. The apparatus of claim 5 further including exit staircase means located at said exit opening of said enclosure and having up steps staggered upwardly from the interior of said tank to a height at least that of an exit edge of said tank, and down steps staggered downwardly from said tank. 7. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said baffle means is further defined as including at least a first panel disposed transversely between front and rear side walls of said enclosure, said panel being located longitudinally between said entrance and exit side openings of said enclosure, and vertically above said water tank. 8. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said baffle means is further defined as including a second panel longitudinally spaced apart from said first panel, said first and second panels being joined at lower transverse ends thereof. 9. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said first and second panels form therebetween a hollow interior space. 10. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said hollow interior space is adapted to hold a quantity of water. 11. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said first and second panels are further defined as being provided with a pair of longitudinally spaced apart and aligned, optically transparent windows. 12. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said baffle means is further defined as including at least a first water curtain disposed transversely between front and rear side walls of said enclosure, said water curtain being located longitudinally between said entrance and exit side openings of said enclosure, and comprising a generally slab-shaped column of water which flows downwardly from manifold means located proximate said roof panel of said enclosure into said tank. 13. The apparatus of claim 12 further including outlet discharge means for maintaining a water level in said tank below a predetermined maximum level. 14. The apparatus of claim 13 wherein said outlet discharge means comprises a pump which circulates water between said tank and said manifold means. 15. An apparatus for inhibiting products from a fire from diffusing through a building passageway while enabling an individual to pass through said passageway, said apparatus comprising; a. an enclosure having an entrance opening and an exit opening, b. means for hermetically sealing said entrance opening to a building passageway opening, c. an open-top water tank located within said enclosure between said entrance and exit openings thereof, d. a generally vertical baffle disposed transversely with respect to a line longitudinally disposed between said entrance and exit openings, said baffle having a lower edge immersed in water in said tank and upper, rear and side edges which cooperate with said lower edge in forming an air-lock between said entrance and exit sides of said baffle, and e. passage means for enabling an individual to enter said entrance opening of said apparatus, move longitudinally past said baffle, and exit through said exit opening of said apparatus. 16. The apparatus of claim 15 further including means for introducing water into said tank and maintaining a water level in said tank at a predetermined minimum level higher than that of said lower edge of said baffle. 17. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said water tank is further defined as having a generally flat, horizontally disposed bottom wall. 18. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said water tank is further defined as having upright front and rear side w