Mack M359, Manual

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DRIVING ENVIRONMENT
HOOD OPERATION
Hood Operation
Opening the Hood
1. With the hood in the locked position,
pull outward on the plastic handle and
disengage the locking tab from the hood
latch.
2. Swing the rubber strap up and out of
the way.
3. Repeat this procedure on the other
side of the hood.
NOTE
When the hood is opened, the safety latch
will drop down into the locked position.
4. Using the Bulldog as a handle, pull on
the hood to raise it over the engine. You
may put one foot on the bumper if
necessary.
5. Pull steadily on the hood until it
comes over the center and stops fully
open.
WARNING
NEVER take both feet off the ground to tilt
the hood. Keep at least one foot on the
ground to avoid a slip or fall. If it is difficult
for you to raise the hood, get the help of
someone who can lift from the rear of the
hood.
WARNING
Little effort is required to open or close the
hood. NEVER take both feet off the
ground to tilt the hood. Keep at least one
foot on the ground to avoid a slip or fall.
Closing the Hood
NOTE
Remember to remove all tools, rags and
test equipment from the engine
compartment before closing the hood
WARNING
Before closing the hood, be sure no one is
in the way of the hood's descent.
NOTE
The safety latch must be released (reset)
before the hood will close. (See arrow in
illustration.)
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