Abstract: A relief valve including a generally cylindrical housing with first and second openings. The first opening is defined by a flange having an internal shoulder located adjacent the first opening. A pin is provided in the housing and has a first end and a second end opposite of the first end. A spring is positioned about the pin. A seal is located at the second end of the pin and adjacent the second opening of the housing. A clip is located at the first end of the pin and engages the internal shoulder of the flange to compress the spring between the clip and the seal.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a valve including a tubular housing with first and second openings and an internal shoulder adjacent to the first opening. The valve further includes a pin having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, a spring positioned about the pin, a seal located at the second end of the pin and adjacent the second end of the tubular housing, and a clip located at the first end of the pin. The clip engages with the internal shoulder of the tubular housing to compress the spring between the clip and the seal.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for securing a backhoe loader stabilizer arm in a stowage position. The latch mechanism has a first portion attached to the machine frame and a second portion attached to the stabilizer arm. The first portion is a receptacle having two parallel members of a resilient material. The second portion is a probe having a head and a shank. The latch mechanism automatically engages and disengages as the arm approaches or departs the stowage position by the force applied in moving the stabilizer arm. The latch secures the stabilizer arm in the stowage position from external forces insufficient to disengage the latch.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for securing a backhoe loader stabilizer arm in a stowage position. The latch mechanism comprises of a first portion attached to the machine frame and a second portion attached to the stabilizer arm. The first portion is a receptacle having two parallel members of a resilient material. The second portion is a probe having a head and a shank. The latch mechanism automatically engages and disengages as the arm approaches or departs the stowage position by the force applied in moving the stabilizer arm. The latch secures the stabilizer arm in the stowage position from external forces insufficient to disengage the latch.

Abstract: A boom lock having an actuator and a hook assembly locks a boom of a work vehicle to a swing frame. The hook assembly is pivotally coupled to the swing frame and comprises two hooks and an actuator plate. The hook assembly has a locked position wherein the hooks contact a catch assembly located on the boom and an unlocked position wherein the hooks do not engage the catch assembly. The hook assembly is moved between these two positions by the actuator. The actuator is provided with a fork having an upper tine that contacts the top surface of the actuator plate and a lower tine that contacts the bottom surface of the actuator plate. The actuator is pivotally mounted to the vehicle by a bracket and is provided with a latch for latching the actuator in a first or second position.

Abstract: A boom lock having an actuator and a hook assembly locks a boom of a work vehicle to a swing frame. The hook assembly is pivotally coupled to the swing frame and comprises two hooks and an actuator plate. The hook assembly has a locked position wherein the hooks contact a catch assembly located on the boom and an unlocked position wherein the hooks do not engage the catch assembly. The hook assembly is moved between these two positions by the actuator. The actuator is provided with a fork having an upper tine that contacts the top surface of the actuator plate and a lower tine that contacts the bottom surface of the actuator plate. The actuator is pivotally mounted to the vehicle by a bracket and is provided with a latch for latching the actuator in a first or second position.

Abstract: The front of a hood for a work vehicle is pivotally mounted to the front of the supporting structure. The rear of the hood is located adjacent to a mast. The mast extends vertically upward from the supporting structure of the work vehicle. A work implement having lift arms is operatively coupled to the mast and extends forwardly therefrom about the hood. The work implement has a raised position and a lowered position. The hood has a closed position enclosing the internal combustion engine, an intermediate open position making a portion of the internal combustion engine accessible and a fully opened position wherein the internal combustion engine is more fully accessible. The hood can be opened into its intermediate opened position when the work implement is in its lowered position. The hood can be moved to its fully opened position when the work implement is in its raised position.