Lull 944E-42, Service Manual

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Cab and Covers
4.40 Model 644E-42/944E-42 Rev. 6/04
b. Engine Hood Installation
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Level the
vehicle, ground the attachment, place the travel
select lever in the (N) NEUTRAL DETENT position,
engage the parking brake switch and shut the
engine OFF. Allow the engine and hydraulic fluid to
cool.
Note: If performing this procedure outside where blow-
ing wind is a factor, control hood movement at all times.
Wind can cause the hood to move unexpectedly.
Note: Depending on the part that requires replacing, not
all replacement procedures may be necessary.
2. If required, replace the two capscrews (1), shims (2),
latch (3) and nut plate (4) to the engine mount
frame (5). Torque capscrews (1) to 25 - 44 lb-ft
(34 - 61 Nm).
3. Attach a suitable lifting device to the engine hood (6)
and replace the hood onto the engine mount frame.
Two people may be required for this procedure.
4. From the top back of the engine hood, replace three
capscrews (7) and washers (8) (do not tighten) into
the two hinges (9) on the engine firewall (10).
5. Lift engine hood (6) at corners, closest to the engine
firewall (10), as far as possible and tighten
capscrews (7).
6. Open engine hood (6) and attach a suitable lifting
device to the engine hood to hold it up.
7. If required, replace the two stud balls (10) on the
engine compartment strut bracket (11). Torque stud
balls (10) to 8 - 15 lb-ft (12 - 21 Nm).
8. Replace the two capscrews (12) and washers (13)
securing the strut bracket (11) to the engine mount
frame. Torque capscrews (12) to 25 - 44 lb-ft
(34 - 61 Nm).
9. Connect the top of the left side support strut (17) to
the stud ball (16) and replace the top spring clip (15)
to the stud ball (16).
10. Connect the bottom of the left support strut (17) to
the stud ball (18). Replace the bottom spring
clip (19) on the stud ball (18).
11. Gently strike the top of the right support strut (20)
towards the stud ball (21) to pop the right support
strut (20) onto the stud ball (21).
WARNING:
Contact with hot engine or
other components will cause burns. Allow the
engine and components to cool completely
before proceeding. Failure to comply will result
in personal injury.
MU5000
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MU4990
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MU4980
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