Lighting

[gmason]

oh Boy, I took my new lights out for a test drive tonight and I'm in love!. djradz, sorry for the understand, but yes I used the blank slot to the left of the column where there's 3 slots and two already used for the flashers and headlights. I'll get some pics this weekend.
But the lights really are great. I can reach back and adjust them in just a few seconds. I placed one so that it aims just 5-7ft infron of the loader and the other just 10-12ft in front of the loader and I could almost read a book with those lights from my seat. With the zip ties, I have enough loose to move them a little left or right too., but there strong enough that no bouncing lights going down the bumpy drive.
I even turned off the NH front lights and used just the new ones without any problem and great visability. There's even enoough reflective light that it lights the dash pannel without the headlight switch on.
I'm almost eager to use my tractor at night now. I'm sure in a few weeks when the mosquitios come out I'll be singing a different song though.
gary

 

[MikefromMI]

Hey Jim,
Long time no see. I got the same light your talking about in Owosso. I was wondering if you ever hooked it up. According to my schematics on the TC25D, the 15A fuse is shared with the cruise control, which I seldom use. I learned in my search of "rear light" that the hot for the rear light is under the 3pt. control panel on the right. Is this where you tapped in? Thanks, Mike

 

[MikePA]

I also have a TC25D. The pigtail for the work light (the description of the fuse panel in the owners manual refers to one of the fuses controlling the worklight, among other devices) was sticking out of a grommet on the inside of the right hand fender. (See attachment) It's hot when the ignition is on. I used this to power my rear flood lights (See Saturday Project in Tractor Customization)

In addition to the rear work lights, I also installed lights on the ROPS for FEL work. Pictures can be seen in the Mo' Lights thread in Tractor Customiztion forum.

 

[MikefromMI]

Thanks alot Mike. I figured the harness was sitting out there somewhere. I didn't want to tear the tractor apart to follow the wire. You saved me several hours. Thanks again. Have a great Thanksgiving, Mike

 

[MikePA]

You're welcome! I looked around for a connector to match the one in the picture and couldn't find one. I ended up cutting the factory connector off and just using butt connectors to connect my backup flood lights.

 

[MikefromMI]

Funny,
Called two dealers in the area, Owosso & Gaines to get the connector and both were brain dead. I get so frustrated sometimes because I come down off this forum and have more info than these clowns who have been working on the stuff for decades. Ofcourse neither had Inet access so I couldn't even forward your picture. My wife said she was in Owosso 20min while they searched through microfiche trying to find the part. Personally I can't believe they didn't ask which tractor I had and have the connector and where it goes ready to sell with the light. More money and everyones happy. These knuckle draggers couldn't even find the connector with the picture you sent printed out in color. Jesus, the seat belt is right there. What more can you possibly offer to make them money? I'm going to try to get the piece at Napa. I've seen this connector more that any other. I'll post the # up here when I get it to help others. Last, I'd like to thank the other dealers and service people up here who have helped in the past. Many companies have kept up with the internet and this forum and really extend their help. I'm debating doing my own 50hr maintenance (free labor w/ sale of tractor) just because I'm worried they will mess up my baby. Unbelievable.......

 

[JimBinMI]

Mike,

I did get it hooked up before winter 2000-2001. On my TC18, the hot wire stuck out from under the plastic behind the 3 pt. lever. I just added a common round connector and grounded it to the bolt of the mounting bracket. Works great, specially here in Michigan where it's dark by 5 p.m. when the snow starts flying.

JimBinMI

 

[JimBinMI]

Mike,

Forgot that I had taken some digital pics of the light, here goes posting.

JimBinMI

 

[JimBinMI]

Mike,

Here's one more from the back.

JimBinMI

 

[MikefromMI]

Thanks Jim,
I got the same light. I've found from the other replys that there is a harness already in back on the TC25-33. I'm trying to track down the connector which I will update on the thread once it happens. Thanks for the photos. Wish I had the sand in my barn. I'm on rock-hard clay. Happy Thanksgiving Talk later, Mike