Bobcat MT55 - HOOD; Operation; Striker Adjustment

68 MT55 Operation & Maintenance Manual
HOOD
Operation
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Never service or adjust the machine when the engine
is running unless instructed to do so in the manual.
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Figure 75
Release the hood latch (Item 1) [Figure 75]. Raise and
open the hood until the prop bar engages.
Raise the hood slightly and push the prop backward to
disengage (Item 2) [Figure 75], and lower the hood.
NOTE: Lift arms must be lowered, or fully raised with
lift arm support device installed before
opening the hood.
WARNING
Keep the engine cover closed when operating the
machine. Failure to do so could seriously injure the
operator.
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Push firmly down on the hood to engage the latch.
Striker Adjustment
Figure 76
The hood latch striker (Item 1) is adjusted by loosening
the two bolts (Item 2) [Figure 76] and sliding the striker
forward and back until the proper engagement is
obtained.
When the proper engagement is obtained, tighten the
bolts.
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