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14. PERIODIC SERVICE
Sc2450 Operator’s Manual
4. Lift up the hood with both hands and tilt it forward.
(a) Tilt the hood forward
■ Close the Hood
1. Lower the front loader down to the ground and 
make sure that the bucket is also level with the 
ground.
2. Lift up the hood with both hands and tilt it toward 
the engine side.
3. Lock the hood open/close knob by turning it 
counterclockwise while slightly pushing the upper 
portion of the hood.
4. Lift the hood guard until a locking sound is heard.
●When closing the hood, avoid pinching fingers 
with the hood.
●Periodically clean around the hood open/close 
knob. Accumulation of soil or dust can cause the 
knob to be difficult to turn.
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