HOUSING 2631037 - Caterpillar

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The switch that controls the engine hood is located in a compartment on the right rear side of the machine.
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Ensure the area behind the machine is clear before you tilt the engine hood. Failure to clear the area could result in serious injury. Maintain a clear area behind the machine while the hood is in the raised position.
Do not perform any service work in the engine compartment unless the engine hood is in the fully raised position. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Secure the engine hood in the fully raised position before performing any service work in the engine compartment.
Open the access door.
Pull up on the toggle switch. Move the toggle switch toward the rear of the machine in order to raise the hood. Release the toggle switch. The toggle switch will return to the middle position.
Pull up on the toggle switch. Move the toggle switch toward the front of the machine in order to lower the hood. Hold the switch in this position until the hood is fully closed. Release the toggle switch. The toggle switch will return to the middle position.Note: Do not continue to hold the toggle switch in the open or in the closed position after movement of the hood has stopped. When audible clicks are heard, release the toggle switch. Failure to release the toggle switch will result in damage to the actuator.Manual Operation
The hood can be operated manually by using a socket head and an air wrench to turn the shaft of the lift motor. The manual control is located on the right rear side of the machine.
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Remove two bolts and cover (1) .
Insert a socket head through the hole and onto the shaft of the lift motor. Turn the shaft clockwise in order to raise the hood. Turn the shaft counterclockwise in order to lower the hood.