UniCarriers FG20 Series Operation & Maintenance Manual page 69

If the engine hood won't open
If the engine hood won't be opened by pulling the hood
opening lever, follow the procedure given below:
1. Get a thin iron plate, about 20 cm (8 in.) long, such
as an iron rule.
2. Using the iron plate, push the latch inside the hood
in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3. The latch is unlocked and the hood will open.
ENGINE HOOD STOPPER
CAUTION
• After opening the engine hood, make sure the
engine hood stopper is securely engaged.
Use caution not to pinch your fingers or hand
•
when closing the hood.
The engine hood stopper is located at the middle part of
the gas damper.
To close the hood, hold the hood and press the engine
hood stopper with your finger while lowering the hood.
SIDE COVERS
The side cover on each side of the truck is detachable
for easy engine inspection and maintenance.
Procedure for detaching and reinstalling side
covers
1. Open the engine hood and secure it with the stopper.
2. Hold the upper part of the side cover by both hands
and lift it up to detach.
3. To reinstall, align the front and rear pins of the side
cover with holes in the edge of the floor and lower
the side cover slowly from above.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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LATCH
Push
GAS DAMPER
HOOD STOPPER
SIDE COVER