| 摘要 |
A locking mechanism for a lid which covers an opening in a mower deck direct ly above blades which rotate within the deck, the locking mechanism locks the l id in a position generally covering the opening and is releasable by an operator for allowing the operator to shift the lid to a position whereat the opening is generally uncovered. A ch ute extends laterally outwardly from the opening, is pivotable as the chute abuts obstru ctions during mowing operations. The locking mechanism remains locked as the chute pivots. Thelocking mechanism includes a rod member about which the lid is pivotable between open and closed positions. A torsion spring biases the lid to pivot to the closed position and biases the lid to shift laterally. A cam member fixed with the lid includes a finger portion which abuts a blocking member for blocking the cam member and lid from pivot ing from the closed to the open position. The lid is shiftable by the operator for shifti ng the finger portion clear of the blocking member to allow the lid to be pivoted by the operator to its open position.
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