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Originally Posted by moingonaman
I have read that the box aids in directing air as an engine cooling offset to the side panels. Without a fan, I am a little skeptical of that claim.
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My understanding is that the function of the box is to direct the hot air blowing over the cylinder head straight out the front of the tractor. Without it the hot air would just blow into the engine compartment. It probably also serves as a safety feature since the muffler gets fairly hot.