Peterbilt 365 2017, Manual

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GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE
GETTING TO YOUR
ENGINE
Hood Hold Downs
Hood hold downs keep a hood from
opening unexpectedly.
CAUTION
A hood not latched securely could
open during operation and cause ve-
hicle damage. Be sure to latch the
hood securely.
1. Hood hold down
Hood Tilt
To open your hood, unlock the hood
hold downs by unlatching them. Put
one or both hands on the top of the
hood front. Tilt the hood forward by
pulling at the top of the hood keeping
your feet on the ground for stability.
Keep pulling on the hood until you are
certain that the hood hold open device
is engaged. When closing the hood,
be sure that you maintain the same
point of contact (top of hood) to control
the movement of the hood as it closes.
WARNING!
A pivoting hood could hurt some-
one or be damaged itself. Before
opening or closing the hood, be sure
there are no people or objects in the
way. Failure to stand in a position of
safety can cause death or personal
injury.
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