Warning – Exmark NAV27KC User Manual
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1.5.3
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging 
them will result in reduced performance and service life. To preserve optimum 
battery performance and life, recharge batteries in storage when the open 
circuit voltage drops to 12.4 volts. 
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully charged 
before putting away for winter storage. 
1.5.4
Keep engine, engine area, and pump drive belt compartment free from 
accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease or oil, and other debris which 
can accumulate in these areas. These materials can become combustible and 
may result in a fire. 
1.5.5
Store fuel in a container specifically designed for this purpose in a cool, dry place.
1.5.6
Keep the mower and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from
 playing or tampering with them. 
1.5.7
Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement 
or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present. 
1.5.8
Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is
 properly maintained and operated correctly. 
1.5.9
Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
1.5.10
Keep all guards, shields, and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.
1.5.11
Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.
1.5.12
All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as 
original equipment. 
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD 
♦ Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate 
skin and cause injury.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN 
♦ Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be 
surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor 
familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result. 
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD 
♦ Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in 
good condition an all hydraulic connections and fittings 
are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system. 
♦ Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or
nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
♦ Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to find
hydraulic leaks.
♦ Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system, by
placing the motion control levers in neutral and 
shutting off the engine, before performing any work on 
the hydraulic system. 
