Improved Operating Information for the Engine Hood for Certain 320 GC, 320 and 323 Excavators {7251, 7276} Caterpillar

Excavator

320 GC (S/N: DKJ1-UP; KTN1-UP)

320 (S/N: BR61-UP; ZBN1-UP; HEX1-UP)

323 (S/N: BR91-UP; YBL1-UP; RAZ1-UP)

Reference: M0068104 Operation and Maintenance Manual , Access Door and Cover Locations

Reference: M0083583 Operation and Maintenance Manual , Access Door and Cover Locations

The engine hood allows access to the engine and coolant tank. Use the following procedure to open and close the engine hood:

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Illustration 1	g06321195
(1) Gas spring (2) Push-button release

1. Open the engine hood.

2. Gas spring (1) will lock in place to hold the engine hood open.
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   Operation of the Push Button Release for the Engine Hood When closing the engine hood, only operate the push-button release by hand. Failure to remove hands from the push-button release before closing the engine hood could result in personal injury. Be sure to remove hands from the push-button release before completely closing the engine hood.

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   NOTICE
   Do not add pressure to the engine hood when open.

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   When closing the engine hood, Do Not operate the push-button release by foot. Operation of the push-button release by foot could result in damage to the gas spring of the closing mechanism and/or personal injury. Only operate the push-button release for closing the engine hood by hand.

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   Illustration 2	g06321200
   (A) 10 to 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 in)

3. To close the engine hood, support the engine hood with the door handle. Press the push-button release (2) to unlock the gas spring. Close the engine hood by 10 to 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 in) (A) slide on the gas spring with pushing the button (2). Release the push button and slowly close the engine hood.