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Small Hydrostatic Transmission for Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
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911291
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Abstract
The first hydrostatic transmission (HST) installed on a walk - behind lawn mower was introduced 1989. The HST is tiny and efficient. The HST unit weighs 3.1 kg, has a pump displacement of 2 cm3 and a maximum overall efficiency of 72 percent. Since the driving direction is limited to forward, the hydraulic circuit can be simplified. The hydraulic circuit is integrated to the aluminum die-cast transmission case.
Operation of both drive and shift levers are converted to the stroke of one single shift cable. This integral operation mechanism enhances such original HST's characteristics as starting with less shock and smooth shifting. Consequently, operational ease of the mower has been drastically upgraded in various locations, especially on inclined surfaces and narrow areas where this type of mower is frequently used.
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Citation
Misawa, K. and Ishikawa, T., "Small Hydrostatic Transmission for Walk-Behind Lawn Mower," SAE Technical Paper 911291, 1991.Also In
References
- The Japan Institute of Metals “Kinzoku Data Book” Maruzen 1974
- Iron Castings Society “Iron Castings Handbook” 1981
- Nishimura S. et al “Hydro-Static Transmission for Riding Mower” SAE Paper # 891785 1989