Hood Button Instructions for john deere tractor
Thank you for purchasing the 3D Fusion Labs hood button.
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Tools Required:
11mm (7/16”) socket
**We prefer to use a thumbwheel or wrench versus a ratchet.
** Note** We have had occasional issues with the hood not latching or being overly sensitive after installation. We attribute it to millimeter differences in the hood rod length from the factory and now being used in a captured setup versus open setup. If this is the case we recommend using a 1/4″ drill bit to to drill the hood button’s hole slightly deeper.
Note: 2038R owners have experienced issues mount being too big to fit into the hole of the grill. Use a step bit to drill out the grill to accommodate the mount.
Removal of old mount:
1) Open hood.
2) Remove old hood mount by unscrewing the nut on the backside of mount.
3) Remove hood mount completely and spacer if it has one.
Installation of new mount
** GO SLOW! TIGHTEN GENTLY UNTIL IT STOPS! **
The nut will cut the nub off if you go past snug. If using a ratchet, go slower and more gentle due to the torque multiplier.
1) Insert new mount fully. It may be a tight fit. If too tight use a 9/16″ or Christmas tree (step) bit to open the grill up a little.
2) While holding the front of the mount, install push button through rear and insert all the way into mount.
3) Install the hood rod into the push button. Two methods to do this are:
a) Usually required for 3 and 4-series. Pull mount and button assembly out of grill a little. Insert hood rod into push button with slot facing front of tractor. Insert mount all the way back into grill.
b) Twist push button so slotted side is facing the front of the tractor. Hold front of mount firmly. With other hand grab the end of the hood rod, push hood rod as if attempting to open the hood. This should give enough clearance to line the hood rod up with the button and slowly release the pressure until the hood rod is seated inside button.
4) Thread nut onto nub with fingers. Gently snug nut.
Test button to ensure operation before closing hood.
**Note: Button may stick in the “open” position. When you close the hood, button will unstick. With use it will loosen up.