Exmark NAVIGATOR Operator's Manual page 24

Operation
Figure 7
1. Deck lift handle
2. Rotate the deck locking pin toward the rear and pull
outward to unlock.
3. Push the deck locking pin in and rotate toward the front
to lock.
3. Using deck lift handle, lift deck up and latch in
"up" position (latch is located at front center of
seat) (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
1. Secure the deck in
the raised position by
securing the deck latch
onto the hook.
2. Hook
WARNING
Operating the mower deck in the raised service
position can be dangerous. Engaging the PTO
with a deck in the raised position can result in a
serious injury or property damage.
Always lower and lock mower deck in the
operation position before engaging the PTO.
Lowering the Mower Deck to the
Operating Position
1. While firmly holding onto deck lift handle,
unhook deck latch from tractor section and slowly
lower deck to ground (see Figure 8).
2. Push deck locking pins inward and rotate forward
to securely lock deck in lowered position (see
Figure 7).
WARNING
Operating mower without locking pins securely
latched can result in the mower deck folding
up unexpectedly. The mower deck folding up
unexpectedly can cause serious injury.
Always operate mower with locking pins securely
latched.
Adjusting Fill Reduction System
(FRS) Baffles
The Navigator's exclusive Fill Reduction System has
been designed to allow you to reduce the amount of
clippings collected by varying degrees.
Advantages include less frequent emptying of the
hopper and return of nutrients to the soil.
Possible Configurations:
1. Baffles open, standard blades – Maximum
collection
2. Baffles closed, standard blades – Partial mulching
3. Baffles closed, mulch blades – Intermediate
mulching
4. Mulch plug installed, mulch blades – Complete
mulching (requires mulch kit)
To adjust the FRS baffles:
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
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