SAFETY - How to open the hood 1 CAUTION A hood not latched securely could open during operation and cause vehi- cle damage. Be sure to latch the hood securely. WARNING A pivoting hood could hurt someone 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. Close the Hood The hood hold-open device will only be engaged if the vehicle hood is fully open. Once it is fully open, the latch will automatically engage and will need to be disengaged by the operator. The release lever for the hood hold-open device is located near the front hinge of the hood. 1.
Release the latches 2. 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. Y53-6126-1A1 (01/21) 21