5 - 1
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For safety, the hood must be closed and
correctly latched before operating the tractor.
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The hood is hinged at the rear and a gas
cylinder is attached to provide easy access to
the engine for check and maintenance.
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To open the hood, push hood opening knob and
lift the hood up.
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To close the hood, pull the hood and push it
down to locking position slightly.
5-1. Access for maintenance
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Opening Hood
Hood opening knob
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After the engine has stopped completely, you have to open the hood for checking.
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If you open the hood while the engine is running, it can cause serious damage by
the intended or unintended access to the rotating shaft, pulley, V-belt, cooling fan of
the engine or engine application parts. BE CAREFUL.
Caution
5. Lubrication and Maintenance
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The jacking points for maintenance is depending
on serviced parts case by case. Do not hesitate
to contact your authorized dealer for asking.
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Do not use the front axle assembly or steering
linkage and cylinder for jacking point. These
components have some rotating pivots and/or
does not have enough structural strength.
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For general maintenance, use flat surface under
the engine frame end or bumper for jacking point,
and connect additionally hoist to the front towing
hook for safety.
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For rear jacking points, flat surface under the
rear axle housing is recommended, and
additionally use the top-link bracket and its pin
for lifting point after removing the top-link.
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Jacking points
Front jacking point
Front towing hook
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When lifting the rear of the
tractor, apply chocks to the slots
between front axle and engine
frame symmetrically to prevent
the rolling of the front axle.
Caution
Rear jacking point
Rear jacking point
Top link pin
Top link
