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OPERATION EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
3–95
OPENING AND CLOSING ENGINE HOOD
Opening and closing engine hood:PC-H540-100K00A
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CAUTION
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When opening or closing the engine hood, stop the machine on level ground, lower the work equip-
ment to the ground, stop the engine, then carry out the operation.
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When opening the engine hood, do not release the handle until the stay is set in the lock position
securely.
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When closing the engine hood, hold the handle securely since the engine hood may moves down
because of its weight.
If the engine hood is not locked, it may close suddenly because of wind etc.
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Just after the engine is stopped, the engine hood and KDPF are hot. Wait until they cool down, and
then open or close the engine hood.
WHEN OPENING (NORMAL CASE: INTERMEDIATE LOCK POSITION)
1. Stop the machine on level ground, lower the work equip-
ment to the ground, then stop the engine.
2. Pull right and left levers (A) to take off rings (B) from hooks
(C).
3. Holding handle (D), pull up the engine hood, and pull stay
(E) in the direction of the arrow and set it securely in LOCK
position (1).
REMARK
The engine hood can be locked at 2 different opening angles.
However, lock it to intermediate LOCK position (1) usually for
inspection etc.