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Accessing Engine Compartment
The engine compartment can be
accessed by raising the hood as
follows:
• Lift the hood straight upward at the
recessed notches of the side panels
to disengage the internal hood latch.
• Carefully pivot the hood forward to
open.
To close the hood:
• Carefully pivot the hood rearward to
lower.
• Push down on the front of the hood
to engage the internal hood latch.
If greater access is required, the
tractor is equipped with quick release
side panels. Remove the quick release
side panels as follows (See Figure 19):
• Open the hood by lifting upward at
the side panel notches on each side
of the tractor.
• Flip the tab of the two quick release
fasteners up and turn to align with the
slots in side panels.
• Swing the rear of the side panel out
and away from the tractor.
• Slide the side panel rearward to
disengage the two front tabs of the
side panel from the slots of the
grille/side panel mounting strip.
To reinstall the side panels:
• Insert the side panel front tabs into
the slots of the grille/side panel
mounting strip.
• Swing the rear of the side panel
inward and align so that the tabs of
the quick release fasteners go
through the side panel slots.
• Pull the quick release fastener tabs
slightly outward and rotate 1/4 turn
(perpendicular to slot) to lock the
side panels in place. Flip the
fastener tabs down.
• Close the hood.
Figure 19
General Battery Information
WARNING
• Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
• Should battery acid accidentally
splatter into the eyes or onto the
skin, rinse the affected area
immediately with clean cold water. If
there is any further discomfort, seek
prompt medical attention.
• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it
with clean water, then neutralize
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Quick Fasteners