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Lawn mower starter system

  • US 9,220,192 B2
  • Filed: 04/23/2014
  • Issued: 12/29/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lawn mower, comprising:

  • an internal combustion engine;

    an electric motor configured to start the internal combustion engine;

    a rotary tool driven by the internal combustion engine;

    a brake mechanism for inhibiting rotation of at least one of the tool and the internal combustion engine;

    a release mechanism allowing for selective releasing of the brake mechanism;

    a lock-out device configured to selectively prevent release of the brake mechanism; and

    an interface configured to permit an operator to release the lock-out device;

    wherein the electric motor starts the internal combustion engine upon actuation of the interface and the release mechanism.

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