2355 hood lift/removal

Would someone please tell me how to lift or remove the hood on a friend's 2355. We need to get it out of the way for a muffler replacement. Thanks.
Arnie
PS- He just got the tractor not long ago & hasn't had a chance to get the manuals yet.
 
Remove the side screens by lifting the tab in the centre of the screen tip out and pull up to remove. There should be a rubber bungee type fastener behind these screens, in front of the air cleaner. Pull these out of their hold downs. Remove muffler extension(just lifts off). Lift the front of the hood straight up, disconnect wiring and the small rod like latch above the fuel tank. As you are holding the front of the hood up, pull it forwards to disengage the rear hood guides. A LOT easier with two people. On older models there is a square button --about 2 inches-- just below the model number on the sides of the fuel tank cover---push this in to release the front hood latch. Reinstall is a real PITA by yourself, a bit less so with help.

Ben
 
According to JDparts.com the type of frt hood latch changes at SN669789
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