You can remove the whole grill and hood assembly in one unit.
Remove the side panels. Unhook your electrical wiring for the headlights, including the ground. Look down inside the tractor, just behind the grill case, on the left front and right front of the tractor. You will see two bolts on each side, bolted to the frame. Remove these two bolts on each side. You can then lift off the grill and hood in one unit.
I urge you to be careful when setting aside this assembly, as it will be easy to break the hood hinge or upper grill assembly where the hinge is bolted. Setting it on a side may be best.
Follow the steps in the service manual for engine removal. It is quite easy. It took me about a half an hour to get the engine out of my 1250 Nightmare.
When replacing the ISO mounts, be sure to do the engine cradle modification. this will make your mounts last longer and smooth out some of the vibration, along with being easier on your oil pan. I urge you to check and repair your steering when you have the engine out. It is much easier to do so with the engine out of the way.
Good luck with your project.
Brian Wittman
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