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5.4

Engine Compartment Hood

The engine hood has two open positions. The lowest is for general maintenance such as checking and adding
fluid, servicing the cooling box, etc. The highest position accommodates full access to the engine bay.

5.4.1

Opening Hood (Lower Position)

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or even a
pet could engage an idling machine.

1. Stop the engine and remove the key.

2. Locate latch (A) behind grill and lift to release hood.

3. Raise hood until strap (B), which should be looped

under hooks (C) and (D), stops it at approximately a
40° angle.

4. Remove strap from hook (C) and allow hood to raise

slightly further.

Figure 5.11: Accessing Engine Compartment

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