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An operator control system for a self-propelled vehicle such as a lawn mower wherein the control system includes two opposing and preferably upwardly extending and converging hand grips each having a corresponding drive control lever associated therewith. Each drive control lever may have at least a

An operator control system for a self-propelled vehicle such as a lawn mower wherein the control system includes two opposing and preferably upwardly extending and converging hand grips each having a corresponding drive control lever associated therewith. Each drive control lever may have at least a portion that is parallel to a grip axis of its respective hand grip. Further, each drive control lever may have a pivot axis that is substantially parallel to the corresponding grip axis such that the drive control lever remains substantially parallel to its respective hand grip throughout its travel. A latching device may be provided to permit latching of each drive control lever in two or more positions, e.g., a neutral position and a park position. Secondary levers such as operator presence control (OPC) levers may also be included.

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An operator control system for a self-propelled vehicle such as a lawn mower wherein the control system includes two opposing and preferably upwardly extending and converging hand grips each having a corresponding drive control lever associated therewith. Each drive control lever may have at least a

An operator control system for a self-propelled vehicle such as a lawn mower wherein the control system includes two opposing and preferably upwardly extending and converging hand grips each having a corresponding drive control lever associated therewith. Each drive control lever may have at least a portion that is parallel to a grip axis of its respective hand grip. Further, each drive control lever may have a pivot axis that is substantially parallel to the corresponding grip axis such that the drive control lever remains substantially parallel to its respective hand grip throughout its travel. A latching device may be provided to permit latching of each drive control lever in two or more positions, e.g., a neutral position and a park position. Secondary levers such as operator presence control (OPC) levers may also be included. ality of rods spanning said seats, and a flexible platform maintaining said rods in a generally parallel relation and providing each said rod a range of lateral positions relative on adjacent rod, said flexible platform including a folded piece of fabric defining two layers, said layers defining pockets for receiving said rods between said layers and a cushioning pad disposed within at least one said pocket between one said rod and one said layer, wherein an outer width of said body is selectively and instantly adjustable. 20. The bed of claim 19, further including a cushioning pad disposed within a plurality of said pockets between said rods and one of said layers. 21. A bed for a vehicle with two seats separated by a gap, comprising: a body with an adjustable width, disposed over said seats and having a beam structure spanning said gap, said body defining pockets for receiving said beam struc