Maintenance 91
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9.6 Opening the hood
There is one locking device on the left and one on the right of the roller.
1 Open both catches, on the right and the left.
2 Open the hood with the handle on the left of the hood.
2.1 Lift the hood with slight pressure toward the center of the roller.
2.2* If the hood is defective, replace it immediately.
If you wish to secure the engine compartment from unauthorized access by third par-
ties, you can install a padlock on the loops provided for this purpose.
Commercially available padlocks can be obtained in any building supplies store.
Fig. 9-4 Catch open / catch closed
NOTE Two gas absorbers reduce the force required to open the hood and give it its
final position. If you need more force to open the hood, replace the gas absor-
bers. See Gas strut, Page 122.
DANGER
Danger of severe injury through loose clothing being caught
and drawn in!
• Only open the engine hood when the engine is switched off.
• If trouble shooting makes working on moving parts (engine or
roller) unavoidable, never wear: Necklaces, bracelets, rings,
scarves, ties or other loose items of clothing.
If any of these get caught in moving parts there is a danger of
serious injury!
WARNING
Danger of scalding from hot water / steam!
• Only work on a cool engine.
• Keep enough distance to the exhaust.