SAFETY - How to open the hood 1 Pull the lever out to disengage the hood hold-open device. Close the Hood The hood is equipped with a hood hold- open device. In order for the hood hold- open device to become engaged, the vehicle hood must be fully open. Once the vehicle hood is fully open, the hold-open latch will automatically engage and will need to be disengaged by the operator. 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.
The release lever for the hood hold-open device is located near the front hinge of the hood. 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. Gently lower the hood into place to avoid damage to the hood or cab. Y53-6047-2HEN (03/18) 23