Komatsu PC14R-3, Operation & Maintence Manual

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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3.2.6 ENGINE HOOD
WARNING
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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 open it
completely and make sure that it is kept open by the apposite rod.
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Non-compliance with these rules may lead to serious accidents.
IMPORTANT
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If it is not necessary to open the cover, always keep it
locked.
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When the hood is locked, the handle (2) cannot move.
OPENING THE BATTERY COVER
1. Release the engine hood lock (1) (see "3.2.5 COVERSWITH
LOCK").
2. Pull the handle (2) of the engine hood (3) and open it
completely. The cover (2) is kept open by the apposite rod
(3).
CLOSING THE COVER
1. Lift the rod (4) and partially close the hood (3) until the rod
comes out of the groove.
2. Close the hood completely and lock it.