Ditch Witch JT1220 - Manual (Page 165)

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JT1220 Mach 1 Operator’s Manual
Service Precautions
CMW
Opening/Closing Front Hood
To open
1. Unlock hood at upper handle (1) if hood is
locked.
2. Grasp upper and lower (2) handles.
3. Press button on upper handle.
4. Lift hood upward and outward.
5. Continue lifting hood and push inward until
up-latch (3, below) engages.
To close
1. Disengage the up-latch (3) by holding it up as
the hood is pulled outward using the lower
handle (2).
2. Pull outward on the hood until it begins to
move downward.
3. Place other hand on top outer surface of
hood (1) and firmly push downward until
hood is completely latched.
4. Lock hood at upper handle, if desired.