Operation

Safety

•Check that the operator’s presence controls, safety switches, and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they are functioning properly.

WARNING

Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

•Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching.

•Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area.

•Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest-covered, grass-covered, or brush-covered unimproved land.

WARNING

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison that can kill you.

Do Not run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

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.

•Operate only in daylight or good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.

•Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine.

•Never raise deck with blades running.

•Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches and other devices in place and in proper working condition.

•Never mow unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.

•Do Not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

•Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove key and engage parking brake:

–Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.

–After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).

–Before clearing blockages.

–Whenever you leave the mower.