Control Panel

[lott1057]

These are pictures of my control panel if it helps narrow things down. I did not realize things were so different on the models.

 

[California]

Yours is the classic, unmolested layout. The left switch is turn signals (probably not connected) and next to that the horn button is missing. No loss; one dealer posted that you have to turn off the engine to hear the horn.

The larger hole in the lower face had a rubber plug, and is for the optional, maybe dealer-added, Thermostart switch. However you have the later ignition switch with twist-left-for-Thermostart so that dash hole is just a relic.

If the labels on the warning lights are illegible, here is what they should say:

The sockets were rotted out on mine so I bought this used replacement set.

Chg and Oil should light up when the ignition is turned on. To test the Temp light, pull up the connector slightly at the sender (top front of engine) and slip in a grounded wire which should light that lamp.

 

[careyo63]

Those pics. will work, The same setup I have with the only thing that has Been altered is my headlight switch has been changed and moved and my service light switch in it's place. It's wired straight to the Battery. Everything is clean and straight forward now. and that is also the same T-signal I have. Just wondering.Does yours Have a model # like this. Esp.-A

Carey

 

[lott1057]

That is used to start in cold weather. YOu turn the key to the left and hold it for 10 seconds then start the tractor. If you have it (there will be a little plastic bottle that holds about 2 ozs on the top of the front of the motor behind the fan. It will connect to the intake with a rubber hose and also there will be a thing that screws into the intake with a wire running to it that will feed power to it. That thing will heat up when you turn the key and then allow some fuel (which is what goes in the bottle) to run in and ignite, warming the air up to aid in starting a cold motor. You really should not need it untill outside air is in the 30's or below.

When you say fuel goes into the bottle, are you talking about diesel fuel or a started fuel?

 

[284 International]

It holds diesel. :thumbsup: I also replied in your new thread. I said the same thing there.