Exmark NAVIGATOR Operator's Manual page 26

Operation
Removing the Deck
WARNING
Operating a Navigator tractor without an
approved Exmark front mount attachment
increases the possibility of operator entanglement
in drive wheels or forward tip over. Entanglement
or tip-over could cause serious injury or death.
When operating a Navigator tractor without
an approved Exmark front mount attachment,
observe the following:
• Keep feet and clothing away from tires.
• Limit operation to minimum required to
install a different front mount attachment.
• Minimize speed and use extreme caution.
• Only operate on a flat level surface.
• Do Not operate up or down a trailer ramp.
• Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Important: Do Not transport Navigator tractor
without an approved Exmark front mount
attachment.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Raise mower deck up and latch with deck locking
pins per Raising the Mower Deck to the
Service Position section in Operation.
3. Remove hairpins and washers at the top of the
deck lift assist spring on each side of the unit (see
Figure 12).
1. Spring anchor pin under console
2. Secure springs with a washer and hairpin
3. Slide spring onto spring anchor pin
4. Remove the spring from the spring anchor.
Repeat for other side of unit.
5. Un-latch deck from raised position and slowly
lower deck to ground per Lowering the Mower
Deck to the Operation Position section in
Operation.
Note: Deck will become heavier once springs are
removed from the anchors. Lower deck carefully.
6. Remove lynch pins at front of push arms on both
sides of the unit (see Figure 13).
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Figure 12