Mahindra 2545 hood latch problem

This is a narrow, specific repair video: one owner's Mahindra 2545 hood latch jammed shut from accumulated dirt and debris packed inside the latch mechanism. He cuts the latch open to diagnose it, shows the bowl-shaped design trapping debris, cuts the bottom out to let debris fall through, repairs a bent lever, and welds it back together. Useful mainly for 2545 owners experiencing a stuck or non-releasing hood latch.

Posted by the Aaron channel, an owner documenting a DIY fix on his own tractor, not a dealer or professional mechanic.