HOSE AS 3949953 - Caterpillar

Weak or inoperative hood lift-assist struts could cause the hood to lower unexpectedly, possibly causing personal injury. To prevent unexpected hood lowering, always engage the hood support latch as soon as the hood is in the full-raised position.
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
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Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hood Tilting" for a guide to the proper procedure for raising the hood of the machine.
Raise the hood for the engine compartment.
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Loosen the radiator filler cap slowly in order to relieve pressure. After pressure is relieved, remove the radiator cap.
Maintain the coolant level to 13 mm (0.5 inch) of the bottom of the fill pipe.Note: If it is necessary to add coolant daily, check for leaks.
Inspect the radiator filler cap and the radiator cap seal for damage. Clean the cap with a clean cloth or replace the cap.
Install the cap.
Unlatch the rod for the hood support. Close the hood for the engine compartment.