Combination platform and shield for an implement

In an implement having a frame and upright structure supporting operable elements, movable shield and platform structure, comprising:

• a platform having a first end and a distal end;
• means pivotally connecting the first end of the platform to the implement frame adjacent the upright structure for rocking between an upright position adjacent the operable elements and a horizontal position wherein the distal end extends outwardly from the upright structure;
• an upright element shield having a lower end pivotally connected to the distal end of the platform;
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• means supporting the upright shield in the upright position when the platform is in the horizontal position to provide an operator workstation between the shield and the upright structure.

In an implement having a frame and including upright structure supporting operable elements, movable shield and platform structure comprising:

• a platform having an inner end and a distal end;
• first means connecting the inner end of the platform to the implement frame for rocking between an upright position adjacent the elements and a horizontal position extending outwardly from the upright structure;
• an upright shield having upper and lower ends;
• second means connecting the lower end of the shield adjacent the distal end of the platform for rocking therewith between the upright and horizontal positions;
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• means for maintaining the shield in the upright position when the platform is in either the upright or the horizontal position whereby the platform and shield define a generally continuous upright shielding structure extending from the first means connecting to the upper end of the shield when the platform is in the upright position, and a railed platform structure extending between the distal end and the upright element supporting structure when the platform is in the horizontal position.