Service Manual

Groundsmaster 4100−D Page 7 − 7 Chassis
Removal
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting deck,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Remove hood using Figure 5 as a guide.
Installation
1. Install hood using Figure 5 as a guide.
2. Align hood to machine to allow correct operation of
hood latches and dust seals:
A. Place shim that is 3/8” to 7/16” (9.5 to 11.1 mm)
thick on top of frame (both RH and LH sides) near the
sides of oil cooler (Figs. 6 and 7).
B. Close hood so that it rests on shims and fasten
the hood latches.
C. Loosen hood pivots at frame to adjust vertical
placement of pivots. Re−tighten hood pivot fasten-
ers.
D. Loosen pivot brackets to allow hood latches to
pull hood against radiator support. Re−tighten pivot
bracket fasteners.
3. After hood is assembled to machine, check for the
following:
A. Check that bulb seals are equally compressed at
all contact points with hood.
B. Hood should open and close without contacting
oil cooler hardware.
1. LH shim location
2. LH hood pivot
3. LH pivot bracket
Figure 6
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3
1. RH shim location
2. RH hood pivot
3. RH pivot bracket
Figure 7
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