Komatsu — ENGINE HOOD

DETAILED CONTROLS AND GAUGES OPERATION ENGINE HOOD 0. An engine exhaust pipe runs through part (1) under the label. This part (1) is hot, while the engine is run- ning or immediately after it is shut off and can cause a burn if touched. Be careful not to touch it. When performing inspection or maintenance in the engine compartment, pull the engine hood completely open and latch it. NOTICE Always keep the hood locked except when opening it. Check the direction of the key slot in the opening knob to check that it is locked. 1. Release lock (2) of the engine hood. (For details see "Opening and Closing Covers with Lock ( 3-25 )".) 2. Push engine hood opening knob (2) and open hood (3). 3.

Push engine hood (3) fully open. Then stopper (4) automat- ically clicks in and latches the engine hood (3). 4. When closing engine hood (3), pull stopper (4) supporting the hood, then let down the hood gently and press it down for locking. 3-26 WARNING