First mod to my 2210

[megotatractor]

Earlier this winter I realized that I couldnt' see backing up in the dark plowing snow. So a trip to the Fleetfarm store to get a utility light. simply plugged er into the connection in the back and fished a wire up the ROPS. used the existing signal light mounting bolt. see pic. Once the light was installed it stopped snowing so I dont know how it works yet. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

 

[5103Owner]

looks great! I have a dealer installed Work light on my 5103 and it really helps! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JDFANATIC]

mego,

Very nice. My next comment would be, how do you still have lights hanging on when positioned on the outside of the ROPS's? Mine are inside . . . for good reason! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[mhalla]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( simply plugged er into the connection in the back and fished a wire up the ROPS. )</font>

<font color="green">Megotractor, Did the connector that came with the light fit the connection in the back of the tractor or did you have to use some sort of creative means to make the connection?

Mike </font>

 

[megotatractor]

I used a standard male spade connector with a length of shrink tubing to cover and seal it.

 

[megotatractor]

JD, is there a problem with the outboard signal lights? I had a few low branches grab at them lights when I first got the tractor but that was solved with a pruning saw and a little driving experience. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[RalphVa]

I kept having to tighten the bolts holding my lights in place and finally had to replace one of them, at $56. The parts lady suggested moving them inside. You have to swap sides with them. Did so. No loose or broken lights since.

Ralph

 

[JDFANATIC]

mego,

I did what Ralph described for the same reason. As I understand it, Deere sets them on the outside to comply with the SMV standard which has a spacing requirement. They do look close together inside, but they're a lot safer! BTW, I understand Deere now offers a protective cage for the lights. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[mhalla]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( You have to swap sides with them. )</font>

<font color="green">Ralph, why did you have to swap sides with the lights?

Mike </font>

 

[RalphVa]

Think I swapped sides to keep them oriented the same. Don't remember the details now.

Ralph