#$%^&*AU2016200480A120160218.pdf#####OPERATOR PLATFORM ISOLATION SYSTEM ABSTRACT A riding mower (1) having a front and a rear is provided. The riding mower (1) comprises a chassis (2) supported by a plurality of wheels (4, 6) an operator platform (12) for supporting an operator during operation of the riding mower (1) and an operator platform isolation system (40) configured to couple the operator platform (12) to the chassis (2) while at least partially isolating the operator platform (12) from motion of the chassis (2).