MacDon M205 - Engine Compartment Hood

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5.2 Engine Compartment Hood
The engine compartment hood has two open positions. The lowest is for general maintenance such as checking
and adding fluid, servicing the cooling box, etc. The highest position provides full access to the engine
compartment.
5.2.1 Opening Hood (Lower Position)
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
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C
D
Figure 5.1: Hood Open (Lower Position)
2. Locate latch (A) behind the grill and lift to release the
hood.
3. Raise hood until strap (B), which should be looped
under hooks (C) and (D), stops at approximately a
40° angle.
4. Remove strap (B) from hook (C) and allow the hood to
rise slightly farther.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING