Series 1000 and 1500
2.
NEW HOOD DESIGN
2.1. Early 1000 and 1500 Series tractors used a vari-
ety of steel hoods and side panels. Later ones
resembled those used on the 2000 and 2500
Series tractors.
2.2. The hood presently used on the 1000 series
tractors is a molded 1-piece design. See Figure
2.2.
Figure 2.2
2.3. The 1000 Series hood opens from the back.
See Figure 2.3.
Figure 2.3
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Series 1000 and 1500
2.4. The 1000 Series hood can be easily removed:
See Figure 2.4.
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A pair of gas charged cylinders provide lift assist.
See Figure 2.5.
Gas lift Cylinders
Pivot Rod
Figure 2.5
Figure 2.4
2.6. A new spring-loaded latch was added to hold the
hood closed. See Figure 2.6.
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Disconnect the headlight wires
Release the retaining springs
Align the bolts in the hood with the slots in the
hinge.
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Lifting the hood off of the tractor.
2.5. The hood used on the 1500 Series tractors for
2005 and 2006 is more substantial than that
used on the 1000 Series. It is a one-piece
molded design very similar to the one used on
the much larger 5000 and 6000 series tractors.
See Figure 2.5.
Figure 2.6
Figure 2.5
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It opens from the front.
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Series 1000 and 1500
2.7. A torsion spring keeps the latch secure until the
lower pivot latch is intentionally pulled up, to
open the hood. See Figure 2.7.
3.2. Disconnect headlight harness (plugged secured
to hood lift cylinder). See Figure 3.2.
Headlight
Harness
Torsion Spring
Upper
Pivot
Latch
Cotter
Pin
Pivot
Rod
Lower
Pivot
Latch
Figure 3.2
Figure 2.7
3.3. Remove the air deflector baffle using a 3/8”
2.8. The hood latches to a sturdy rod that is mounted
wrench.
See Figure 3.3.
to the front of the frame.
See Figure 2.8.
Hood Latch Rod
Figure 2.8
Figure 3.3
3.4. Support the hood as it is being loosened.
3.5. Separate hood from hinge using a 3/8” wrench.
3.6. Lift hood off of tractor.
3.
HOOD PANEL REMOVAL: 1500 SERIES
NOTE: Use this procedure if the hood alone is to
be removed. Typical reasons might include
replacement because of damage to the hood, or
to ease access for other service.
3.1. Disconnect ground cable from battery using a
7/16” wrench.
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