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5.3
Engine Compartment Hood
The engine compartment hood has two open positions. The lowest is for general maintenance such as checking and adding
fluid, servicing the cooling box, and so forth. The highest position provides full access to the engine compartment.
5.3.1
Opening Hood
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Lower Position
Moving the windrower
’
s hood to the lower open position allows you to perform general maintenance tasks.
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator
’
s seat for any reason.
1.
Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
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A
B
C
D
Figure 5.1: Hood Open
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Lower Position
2.
Locate latch (A) behind the grill. Lift the latch to release
the hood.
3.
Raise the hood until strap (B), which should be looped
under hooks (C) and (D), stops at approximately a
40° angle.
4.
Remove strap (B) from hook (C) and allow the hood to rise
slightly farther.
