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Self-propelled mower having enhanced maneuverability

  • US 7,024,843 B2
  • Filed: 03/23/2004
  • Issued: 04/11/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for operating a mower, the method comprisingdefining a reference axis of rotation at a desired point along a path segment of the mower with a mowing deck comprising three generally semi-circular sections having corresponding centerpoints that are substantially equidistant to a geometric center point of the mower;

  • orienting the wheels generally tangentially to a circular region about the reference axis of rotation, each of the wheels located within a corresponding indentation in the mowing deck; and

    applying rotational mechanical energy to one or more of the wheels to rotate the mower by a desired angular amount about the reference axis.

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