Ditch Witch JT20 - Manual (Page 159)

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JT20 Operator’s Manual
Service Precautions
CMW
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Opening/Closing Front Hood
To open:
1. Unlock hood at handles (1, 2) if hood is locked.
2. Unlatch handles (1) and rotate handle (2)
counterclockwise.
3. Grasp upper and lower (2, 4) handles.
4. Lift hood upward and outward.
5. Continue lifting hood and push inward until up-latch
(5, below) engages.
To close:
1. Disengage the up-latch (5) by holding it up as the
hood is pulled outward using the lower handle (4).
2. Pull outward on the hood until it begins to move
downward.
3. Place other hand on top outer surface of hood (1)
and firmly push downward until hood is in place.
4. Latch handles (1) and rotate handle (2) to secure
hood.
5. Lock hood at handle (1,2), if desired.