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1. A variable-flow hydraulic power take-off assembly adapted for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) having an engine, comprising:
a hydraulic power take-off unit comprising a variable-flow pump that has a flow control mechanism and may be connected to and disconnected from the ATV, the pump being rotationally-driven by the engine and adapted for powering hydraulic implements carried by, attached to, or located near the ATV via hydraulic hoses; and a foot-operated pump control system that comprises a foot pedal, the foot-operated pump control system being integrated with the hydraulic power take-off unit, and controlling the flow control mechanism in correlation with a depression of the foot pedal, operative portions of the foot-operated pump control system remaining with the hydraulic power take-off unit when it is disconnected from the ATV. |