Case 1845c quick attach handles won’t stay open...

[climb.on]

Been have issues with the quick attach staying up on my 2000 Case 1845c. I just lubed it up real well and the thing just falls down enough where I can’t disconnect the attachment.
It will snap down, lock and stay locked nicely as it should.

Here’s a video of what is happening:

In the video, I lift the handle and gravity makes it fall back down. I can push it further to snap it all the way down and lock in place.

I just can’t seem to figure out which parts would be worn out here. Replacing them all is $380 for aftermarket parts and over $700 for dealer parts. Hell just the springs are $80, so I want to be reasonably sure that I’m replacing parts that will fix the problem and not just guessing.

 

[Ed ke6bnl]

On my 1840 the latch seems to goes much further and over center. Can you continue to push the lever further. Those smaller springs should collapse some

 

[climb.on]

Ok that’s interesting, I’ll look and see if there’s a way to get the handles to go up more. If I can get them past vertical, that would do it.

 

[hosspuller]

Get a rubber strap to hold the handle up. Or, tighten the friction spring on the handle pivot.

 

[Ed ke6bnl]

Ok that’s interesting, I’ll look and see if there’s a way to get the handles to go up more. If I can get them past vertical, that would do it.

When I first got my 1840 I could not get one down and it was full of junk I cleaned and greased it and it works now. also carry a small tube to put over the bars for a little additional leverage to get the bar down on occassion.

 

[Zipp0]

Solved!

I had the same problem and messed around with cleaning and greasing etc - no fix...

I was using tarp straps to hold the handles up (less than optimal)

I bought a replacement set from ebay ($150 each or so) As I tinkered - I tried to see if I could get away with just new springs.. nope - everything is worn out - I pretty much replaced all the bits and everything works! Phew