CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance.
Premaintenance
Procedures
Before opening any of the covers, stop the engine and remove
the key. Allow the engine to cool before opening any covers
Opening the Hood
1. Loosen the hood locking screw (Figure 27)
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Figure 27
1. Hood
2. Lever hood latch
2. Turn the hood latch clockwise (Figure 27).
3. Swing the hood up (Figure 27).
3. Hood locking screw
Closing the Hood
1. Lift up on the tab securing the prop-rod (Figure 28)
1. Prop-rod tab
2. Lower the hood and secure it by pushing down on the
front of the hood until it locks in place.
3. Tighten the hood locking screw to secure the latch
(Figure 27).
27
Figure 28