Komatsu PC12R-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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GUARDS AND DRIVER’S SEAT
3.5 GUARDS AND DRIVER’S SEAT
3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD
DANGER
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Do not open the engine hood when the engine is running.
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Do not use the machine without engine hood and do not start the engine when the hood is open, unless
this is expressly prescribed for certain maintenance operations.
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When carrying out an inspection or maintenance operation inside the engine hood, always engage the
hood in the safety coupling in order to keep it open.
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Non-compliance with these rules may result in serious accidents.
OPENING THE HOOD
After releasing the lock, press the push button (1) and raise the
engine hood (2) until engaging it in the safety coupling.
RWA05790
2
1
RWA05800
2
CLOSING THE HOOD
Pull the safety lever (3) with a finger, lower the hood slowly and
push it downwards until engaging the lock.
Lock the hood.
RWA05810
3