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Groundsmaster 4100--D Page 7 -- 13 Chassis

Removal

1. Park machineon alevels urface, lowercutting deck,

stop engine, engage parking brake and remove key

from the ignition switch.

2. Remove hood using Figure 11 as a guide.

Installation

1. Install hood using Figure 11 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)

thickontopofframe(bothRHandLHsides)nearthe

sides of oil cooler (Figs. 12 and 13).

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 thatbulbsealsareequally compressedat

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 12

1. RH shim location

2. RH hood pivot

3. RH pivot bracket

Figure 13

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