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HOOD AND NOSECONE
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The hood on the HMEE-I is sectional, comprising a nosecone, the main hood section, and a fixed plenum panel. The design
allows for greater access and ease of maintenance.
WARNING
The engine has rotating parts. Do not open the engine compartment hood while the engine is
running. Do not use the machine with the engine compartment hood open. Do not place hands in
the engine compartment with the engine running. Failure to follow this warning may result in
injury or death to personnel.
Opening Hood and Nosecone
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WARNING
Raise the loader arms and fit the loader arm cylinder maintenance strut BEFORE opening the
engine cover or nosecone. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel
and damage to equipment.
1.
Raise the loader arms and fit the loader arm cylinder maintenance strut (WP 0021).
2.
Release the latches on both sides of the main hood (Figure 86, Item 1).
3.
Release the latches on both sides of the nosecone (Figure 86, Item 2).
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Figure 86. Opening Hood and Nosecone
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