Finally finished the ROPS light project

[c-and-a]

Here is the final result - I wanted front/rear light on separate circuit and to have the lights and ROPS wiring removable.

Magnetic lights, switch, waterproof PVC box, marine 12/2 wire bought from eBay
Replaced lighter plugs and receptacle with PartsExpress version (great quality)
Marine grade, 3-plug receptacle has mounting plate so if can be removed
20amp inline fused circuit direct to battery - sorry, no relay (I'll take the risk)
All ROPS wiring secured with magnets and vinyl bolts/nuts and clamps
Took the ROPS paint mix from another post to Lowes - color match is close enough for me

The only thing I did not consider, and was very surprised about - the amount of vibration in the ROPS at low RPM...need to spread lights out or they rattle together. Yes, I was crusing the property after dark last night

Finished the mowing deck stand too.

Both projects are the result of the many posts I have read - no real creativity on my part.

Enjoy,
Curt

 

[BigD23]

Good job Curt! Thanks for sharing the info and pics...Lights look great and very functional...Like the idea of the mowing deck roll around too.

Don

 

[sal64]

great idea on mower deck im going to build it for my mower.

 

[Deano]

Cool set up!!!

Deano

 

[Evil the Weasel]

How much did the mower stand project cost ya? They are similar to Larry's but with larger (inflatable) tires and smaller diameter axles.

 

[c-and-a]

The wheels were $3.99 at Harbor freight...a few bucks for the washers and cotter pins, I have left over bushings from another project but they were pretty cheap.

Ordered the axles from "All Metals Inc" off the web - if I recall, they were about $20 including shipping - you can get a quote online, I have used them before and had great luck with orders/pricing/product..

So ~$45 gets you close...

Hope that helps...