JD 4300 wiring question

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 10, 2002

Lacking my tech manual still, I wonder if someone can tell me..

Lifting up the seat and messing with the wiring, I found a couple of wires in a plug, connected to nothing. They are orange and yellow, both male and in a recessed plug with a cap snapped over them.

Does anyone know, from my poor description, what these are for?

Thanks,
Bob (who is still studying a solution for "Plug and Play" lighting!) /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

beenthere · Jan 10, 2002

Attach something (voltmeter, light, -) to the wires and see if they are hot, or are switched. They are likely the ones you are looking for to 'power on' when the light switch is in the 'D' (or full clockwise) position.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 10, 2002

No, the rear work light problem has been solved.. like you guys said.. the purple wire under the seat runs the rear work lights.. and they work as they should now. These orange and yellow wires have no power to them at all with the light switch in any position, although I admit I forgot to try them with the ignition on.

I'll try that tomorrow. I just thought someone might know off the top of their head what these are for, which fuse circuit they are on, etc...

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 10, 2002

Addendum: these wires also have no power when the ignition is switched on.

I think I need a schematic to figure this out. I will call that number for JD and get my tech manual now! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

doctordeere · Jan 11, 2002

I believe the wires would attach to the safety interlock switch for the mid PTO. If you don't have mid PTO, the wires just hang there waiting for you to install one.

Bob_Trevithick · Jan 11, 2002

<font color=blue>...I believe the wires would attach to the safety interlock switch for the mid PTO. If you don't have mid PTO, the wires just hang there waiting for you to install one.</font color=blue>

Ahah! That makes sense. Yes, we have no mid-PTO. Thanks!