Remove FX32 hood

[Peterchris]

I have a Yanmar FX32, and need to replace the battery. The side panels of the hood come off easily. And I see the two bolts that hold the rear of the top panel. But where the top panel is fastened near the radiator I can feel three bolts underneath the front edge. One turns, but doesn't loosen, so there seems to be a hidden nut over it. Do I have to remove the front plastic grill that hides the radiator?

Thanks,
Peter

 

[normde2001]

Not particularly familiar with the FX32 but I don't think you should have to remove the hood to replace the battery.

 

[Peterchris]

The arm for the bucket is in the way. If it's difficult to remove the hood I could probably reconnect the battery, jump-start the engine, raise the bucket, and slide out the battery, but if I can get the hood off easily I'd rather do it that way.

 

[silvertramp]

I had the same problem with my 276D with FEL. I got a battery lifting strap for free at my Interstate dealer when I purchased a battery. something like this:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...rsal-19572/battery-carrying-strap/205/4398651

 

[Peterchris]

The battery has a built-in handle, so lifting it isn't a problem. Sounds like that top panel of the hood is not designed to be removed easily.

 

[YanmarFever]

Just remove the front grill, that's easy. The top of the hood has the 3 nuts welded to the bottom in the front, but I don't think you need to remove it.
The grill is the way to go..

 

[silvertramp]

My 276D has a brace between the loader arms that runs in front of the grill. Mine is rigged so that I can pull 2 pins and swing the brace forward. This allows the hood to open more. It's not ideal, but it is quick.