How do you get the hood off a mid size Kubota? M6800-M8200-M9000

[sixdogs]

I bought a used M6800 and would like to remove the hood to pressure wash and clean up but can't figure out how to remove the hood. I'm sure it's easy but I can't figure it out. These pictures may help but it looks like a simple hinge that just slips together. I've been trying lots of things today and all I got was dirty and tired.

Anyone know how to remove the hood on a mid size Kubota like an M6800? M8200 and M9000 are same design as are, I think, many others.




Here's a shot from a few feet away.





Here's a close up of one of the hinges. The pins do not appear to go all the way through but are fixed on one side.


Any advice appreciated.

 

[ozzie tractor]

yeah mate, easy. on top of the hood at the back is (or was) a small orange plastic plug about 3/4". pop it out. under it is a R clip that stops the hood sliding off the hinges. pull said R clip with pointy plyers. unclip the bonnet stay and with the bonnet 1/2 way up, push the rear of the bonnet off the hinge pins. this is stacks easier with two people.

 

[ozzie tractor]

just looking at your pic. the R clips gone, So just push the bonnet sideways while part way open.

 

[sixdogs]

Thank you ozzie. Last night I decided to take it off and it would have been easier with two people. Here's hoping it goes back on easier than when it came off.

 

[ozzie tractor]

im sorry to say no. its actually harder. the hinge pins can be a cow to line up.