Removal
1.Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting deck, stop engine, engage parking brake and remove key from the ignition switch.
2.Remove hood using Figure 11 as a guide.
Installation
1.Install hood using Figure 11 as a guide.
2.Align hood to machine to allow correct operation of hood latches and dust seals:
A.Place shim that is 3/8” to 7/16” (9.5 to 11.1 mm) thick on top of frame (both RH and LH sides) near the sides of oil cooler (Figs. 12 and 13).
B.Close hood so that it rests on shims and fasten the hood latches.
C.Loosen hood pivots at frame to adjust vertical placement of pivots.
D.Loosen pivot brackets to allow hood latches to pull hood against radiator support.
3.After hood is assembled to machine, check for the following:
A.Check that bulb seals are equally compressed at all contact points with hood.
B.Hood should open and close without contacting oil cooler hardware.
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| Figure 12 |
1. | LH shim location | 3. LH pivot bracket |
2. | LH hood pivot |
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Figure 13
1. | RH shim location | 3. RH pivot bracket |
2. | RH hood pivot |
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Chassis
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