Pill Bottle Warning Light

[ETpilot]

"It is Mickey Mouse but it works." You said it allright

This is just a prototype being evaluated during the project at hand. Whenever I install an LED, it will give the tractor a more elegant look.

 

[Travelover]

Maybe I missed it - but how is the light actuated - is there a switch on the pedal?

 

[dcyrilc]

That's pretty resourceful. I did something similar but got my LED light at Wal-Mar. The best $6. bucks I spent in awhile.

Video of light: YouTube - Park brake warning.MPG

I never cease to be amazed when I see pix or video of your tractor! Another job well done.

 

[ETpilot]

Maybe I missed it - but how is the light actuated - is there a switch on the pedal?

In order to set the parking brake I have to lift and rotate the set T handle. You can see the handle in the picture to the left and below the light. It has the black plastic wrap vertically on it. Under that handle and below the footrest I installed a bracket that holds a lever action micro switch. I drilled a hole in the lever, added some SS safety wire and ran it up to the T handle. I wrapped it around the bottom of the T handle then held it in place with tie wraps. When I lift and rotate the handle the micro switch activates the light. It seems to work pretty good. If the safety wire does not work over time I am going to replace it with piano wire.

This tractor did not have any type of warning for parking brakes. I often just forgot about the brake. I do not use the parking brake that often.

 

[77bronco]

ETpilot, I noticed in your picture that you have a add-on hydraulic remote block under the factory one. Could you tell me what brand, and where you bought it? Everyone I've seen online says they won't work with the 10 series AG tractors. I have an '85 4610 that I'd like to add at least one more set of remotes. The existing remote is being used for the FEL.

thanks,
John

 

[ETpilot]

ETpilot, I noticed in your picture that you have a add-on hydraulic remote block under the factory one. Could you tell me what brand, and where you bought it? Everyone I've seen online says they won't work with the 10 series AG tractors. I have an '85 4610 that I'd like to add at least one more set of remotes. The existing remote is being used for the FEL.

thanks,
John

Let me look for the paperwork on it. I think I saw it a few days ago looking for something else. My setup was just like yours. I used the 1 remote for the FEL. That required some long hoses to attach to the rear of the tractor. Plus IIRC when using the FEL I could not use the 3PH at the same time. Now, with this hydrualic manifold, I can attach the FEL and use the 3PH at the same time. It was not difficult to install. I purchased it locally at my Ford Dealer.

I will post the info when I find it.

 

[77bronco]

Thank you,

John

 

[weedpharma]

I was trying to think of a way to detect the parking brake was on when this post caused a little light to shine brightly in my mind. I recalled that the main brakes lights on my L4400 are on when I get off to open gates etc. After all the handbrake is the main brake locked on. I will now simply connect into the wiring of the brake lights and have a warning that will light every time I apply the brakes. Much easier than trying to fit an extra switch that only lights when the park brake is on.

weedpharma

 

[ETpilot]

I was trying to think of a way to detect the parking brake was on when this post caused a little light to shine brightly in my mind. I recalled that the main brakes lights on my L4400 are on when I get off to open gates etc. After all the handbrake is the main brake locked on. I will now simply connect into the wiring of the brake lights and have a warning that will light every time I apply the brakes. Much easier than trying to fit an extra switch that only lights when the park brake is on.

weedpharma

Yes, that is a simple fix. If you run the wiring thru a flasher, your warning light will flash with the brakes on.

 

[dcyrilc]

Yes, that is a simple fix. If you run the wiring thru a flasher, your warning light will flash with the brakes on.

My JD2240 came with the light for the parking break, but I never notice it in the dash. It also, however, came with a high pitch warning alarm which sounds if you put it in gear with the parking break on. I am still amazed at how often I forget to release the parking break when I put it into gear, Especially since I never forget to set it. LOL I do that out of habit without even thinking about it.