Lull 944E-42 Service Manual - Manual (Page 142)

Cab and Covers
4.38 Model 644E-42/944E-42 Rev. 6/04
4.8.2 Engine Hood
a. Engine Hood Removal
Note: Depending on the part that requires replacing, not
all removal procedures may be necessary.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Level the
vehicle, ground the attachment, place the travel
select lever in the (N) NEUTRAL DETENT position,
engage the parking brake switch and shut the
engine OFF. Open the engine hood. Allow the
engine and hydraulic fluid to cool.
2. Place an Accident Prevention Tag on both the
ignition switch and steering wheel, stating that the
vehicle should not be operated. (Refer to Section
1.5, “Accident Prevention Tag Usage.”)
3. If the vehicle has dual batteries, disconnect both
negative battery cables (1 and 2) from both
batteries.
To access the lower battery (3), loosen the knob (4)
far enough so that the lip (5) on the upper battery box
clears the knob. Lift up the upper battery box (6) and
swing it out, so that the box clears the hydraulic tank
support bracket, to gain access to the lower negative
battery cable (1). Disconnect the lower negative
battery cable.
Note: If performing this procedure outside where blow-
ing wind is a factor, control hood movement at all times.
Wind can cause the hood to move unexpectedly.
4. Open engine hood and attach a suitable lifting
device to the engine hood (7) and remove the slack.
Two people may be required for this procedure.
5. Remove four capscrews (17), washers (18),
nuts (19) and hood latch (20) from engine hood (21).
Keep the parts for later reassembly.
6. Remove the top spring clip (8) from the stud ball (9)
and disconnect the left side support strut (10) from
the stud ball (9).
WARNING:
Contact with hot engine or
other components will cause burns. Allow the
engine and components to cool completely
before proceeding. Failure to comply will result
in personal injury.
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