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Here's some add on lighting that I did to the JD 790.
Aux Lights: 2 fixed rear on fenders, 1 pivoting on ROP.
I added a sealed switch to the back of the large pivot light housing. Ran wire through ROP then exterior in flex wire wrap. I created the pivot base using washers (stainless and rubber). Some minor drilling/tap to ROP (one 3/8" tap for ss bolt, one 1/8" for wire chase).
Each rear light is on its own sealed switch. I decided to hide/protect the fender switches between the fender and ROP. Some minor drilling to fender (four 1/4" to mount two lights and two switches).
Checked tractor amp output and selected compatible lighting amps. All will run at once no problem.
Typical wiring/splice/and in line fuse.
Ordered lights through local auto supply. I believe all of the lights totaled about $50.
Sealed switches and rubber switch boots, wire... available at Mouser Electronics - Electronic Component Distributor I had all of this stuff on hand but believe quality sealed switches are about $10 each and boots are $5, wire and protection is another $10.
SS fasteners and rubber washers, wire ties...
So the total cost for this lighting system would be about $100.
Q. Why the lights?
A. We have hard winter winds here on the Oregon coast. I respond 24/7 to emergency type work of clearing trees from driveways...
My lights a seldom used, but when they are used it's a must have.
Here's some add on lighting that I did to the JD 790.
Aux Lights: 2 fixed rear on fenders, 1 pivoting on ROP.
I added a sealed switch to the back of the large pivot light housing. Ran wire through ROP then exterior in flex wire wrap. I created the pivot base using washers (stainless and rubber). Some minor drilling/tap to ROP (one 3/8" tap for ss bolt, one 1/8" for wire chase).
Each rear light is on its own sealed switch. I decided to hide/protect the fender switches between the fender and ROP. Some minor drilling to fender (four 1/4" to mount two lights and two switches).
Checked tractor amp output and selected compatible lighting amps. All will run at once no problem.
Typical wiring/splice/and in line fuse.
Ordered lights through local auto supply. I believe all of the lights totaled about $50.
Sealed switches and rubber switch boots, wire... available at Mouser Electronics - Electronic Component Distributor I had all of this stuff on hand but believe quality sealed switches are about $10 each and boots are $5, wire and protection is another $10.
SS fasteners and rubber washers, wire ties...
So the total cost for this lighting system would be about $100.
Q. Why the lights?
A. We have hard winter winds here on the Oregon coast. I respond 24/7 to emergency type work of clearing trees from driveways...
My lights a seldom used, but when they are used it's a must have.