Frame and seat support for a riding lawnmower

摘要

A frame channel (10) is provided for the mounting of an engine of a rear engine riding lawn mower. A platform (16) is secured to the frame channel (10), the platform (16) includes a portion which overlays the engine and which includes an opening (30) therein. A seat-supporting hood (62) normally overlays the opening (30). The hood (62) is pivotally mounted to the platform (16) whereby when the hood (62) is pivoted to an open position to expose the platform opening (30), access to the engine is obtained.