#$%^&*AU2012216831B220151210.pdf#####OPERATOR PLATFORM ISOLATION SYSTEM ABSTRACT A riding mower is provided, comprising a chassis (2) supported by a plurality of wheels (4,6), wherein the chassis (2) is configured to transport a cutting deck (8) an operator platform (12) for supporting an operator during operation of the riding mower 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), wherein the operator platform isolation system (40) comprises a first isolation mechanism (42) comprising a rotating member pivotally coupled at a first point to the chassis (2) and pivotally coupled at a second point to the operator platform (12) and a second isolation mechanism (54) comprising a telescopic member (44a, 44b) and a biasing member (56), wherein the second isolation mechanism (54) is pivotally coupled to the chassis (2) and pivotally coupled to the operator platform (12), and wherein the second isolation mechanism (54) is configured to at least partially absorb motion from the chassis (2).
