Hood latch

[Mike1369]

Ok worked on hood latch for like 30 min, tried everything with no avail. We try Steve on Monday.

 

[Gary Fowler]

You must have a defective latch then. Will dealer come out an install or just give you the new latch OR will you have to haul it to his shop?

 

[Mike1369]

I hope I don't have to take it to the dealer... He's 600 miles away...lol

I will call Steve to see my options... Latch is only 4 screws.. I can do that easily.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Is there any linkage adjustment on the hood release cable. I didn't have any issues other than adjustment of the U hook but perhaps that is what is happening. The cable might be to short and actually pulling the release.

 

[Mike1369]

Nope, cable is fine.
Really not 100% sure what's going on.

Will keep everyone posted

 

[kw22614]

Post some pics if you can of the hook and attachment on the bottom of the hood, the latch and attachment inside the motor compartment, and where the 2 meet - if you can get the camera in there close enough. Make sure the entire motor surround is all the way seated - down and back, if removable, as if it's mounted to high or forward the hood will never line up.

 

[Mike1369]

Took some pictures today. I think the pin is set way to back and is only catching the front of the pin on latch. Going to buy some washers to move forward.

 

[Gary Fowler]

It has been over 2 years since I had to adjust mine and cant really remember what I did other than I remember it wasn't engaging far enough. IT would hold till I put pressure on the FEL and then it would pop open. I haven't really paid a lot of attention since then

 

[kw22614]

By the grease mark on the pin it almost looks like you may need to remove one washer to push it more forward to catch more pin in the latch. Try to keep the lock washer and lose the bigger fender washer if there's enough shoulder on the pin to hold it in the mount. Can you maybe take another pic of the pin down close to the latch, ie the hood almost closed to show how the two should mate (just enough room to fit your camera)?

 

[kw22614]

Another thing you might try is the latch. It may be stuck in the closed position so it will never close around the pin.
By your picture try to push the 2 ears(above the bracket) opposite of eachother until they click and stay - this may take a little force.
There's only a few things it could be, I'm sure almost anyone, mechanicallly inclined, you know may be able to easily fix it for you.
Hate the idea of 600mi trip back to dealer. Very minor prob though, could be much worse. Good luck and let us know the outcome. KW

 

[Gary Fowler]

I sent a PM to Mike and will post here also. I took a look at mine yesterday and it looks like I just removed some washers from the back side where the nut is and put them on the other side of the pin to make it extend out further. I looks like mine engages about an inch now and holds with no problems. Prior to adjustment it would spring open when I put force on the FEL. It somehow torques the latch when the tractor loads up and if it is barely catching like in Mikes photo it is enough for it to slip out of the catch.

 

[Mike1369]

Bought a few washers today. I'm hoping that solves the problem.
Will keep you all posted.

 

[Mike1369]

Put in 2 washers and it looks like problem is resolved.

Thanks for all the help and advise.

 

[joemd11]

Maybe the factory forgot to install the washers during assembly. My grill guard is attached with 4 bolts and one is missing a lock washer. Glad you got the problem solved.

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[Mike1369]

Sent an email to LS about the hood popping open because improper placement or design issues. Got a reply within 24 hrs. I think that's pretty dam good.

Here's what they wrote
"Thank you for the information. LS Tractor enjoys hearing from satisfied customers. I will pass the information on, about the hood latch issue."

Ricky Marks, Service Manager
LS Tractor USA, LLC.
6900 Corporation Parkway
Battleboro, NC 27809
Cell: 252-955-7074
Office: 252-984-4048
Fax: 252-984-0701

 

[Guesseral]

And yet I send an email to them asking about any updates and or revisions for the web site and I still havent heard back from them, its been over a month now. I must stink or something! :confused3: