Hood Latch - Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual

HOOD LATCH

As viewed from the front of tractor:
1. To raise the hood, insert the thin stick such as
screwdriver, in the hole that located under the
front of right side of hood and push up the
latch release rod (1) in Figure 2-39, and lift
the hood to its fully raised position. A hood
prop rod (2) in Figure 2-40, holds the hood in
the fully raised position.
WARNING
Make sure hood prop rod
is fully engaged in the latched position,
before servicing any components that are
located under the hood.
2. To close, lift hood until prop rod (2) in Figure
2-40, is not holding weight of hood, then pull
forward on prop rod and then lower hood until
it is retained by the latch mechanism.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to lower the hood
without moving the support link. Attempting to
force the hood down can result in bending or
breaking of the hood and support linkage.
NOTE: Keep the latch mechanism free of dirt and
debris, so the latch will operate properly.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION
(2) in Figure 2-40
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2-22
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Figure 2-39
Figure 2-40