Sulky device with triple pivot attachment to mower
AssigneeWright Mfg., Inc.
InventorJames D. Velke
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AssigneeWright Mfg., Inc.
InventorJames D. Velke
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A stand-on sulky device to be attached to the rear of a self-propelled power mower or other self-propelled vehicle. The sulky includes first, second, and third pivots to provide improved maneuverability of the two-wheeled sulky platform during operation. The first and third pivots are arranged substantially parallel to the ground during sulky operation and are vertically spaced from one another thereby resulting in improved sulky performance. According to certain embodiments, the sulky includes a design allowing for a more compact storage position wherein the platform is hung from the mower handle bars with the upper or foot receiving surface of the platform facing away from the mower and the first arm being received in an optional recess defined in the bottom of the mower so as to restrict swinging movement of the platform while in storage.
A method of storing a stand-on sulky on a self-propelled power mower, the method comprising the steps of:
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