Rear worklight connector on 2210 - any purpose?

[mhalla]

<font color="green">Just wondering what purpose the rear worklight connector serves on a 2210 when the worklight you buy from John Deere requires cutting and splicing wires instead of being able to simply use the connector that is already on the tractor?

Plus it doesn't look like they don't provide enough wire if you want to mount the light on top of the ROPS instead of the left or right side.

It just seems odd to me although I realize it is likely a cost saving measure with the same light used on more than one tractor.

At first I thought the dealer ordered the wrong worklight for my tractor until I double checked the part number. Sure would have made more sense to me if John Deere at least used used the same style connector on the tractor that comes with the worklight.

Mike </font>

 

[johndeere2210]

I believe the connector in question is for a warning light on a towed implement or trailer. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[mhalla]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I believe the connector in question is for a warning light on a towed implement or trailer. )</font>
<font color="green">
Interesting thought. So maybe the electrical connector matches some standard for tow warning lights???? I'll have to look around for those sorts of lights to see if they have the matching connector.

Mike</font>

 

[chevy]

I hooked my rear work light to that connector. I did not have to cut off the connector to do it. I used 2 female spade connectors.

 

[JD2210MAN]

I did the same as chevy... and I quote what he said "<font color="brown">I hooked my rear work light to that connector. I did not have to cut off the connector to do it. I used 2 female spade connectors.</font>"

My only issue is that, it has to be on unless you put your flashers on. But since I am plowing my road, I keep the flashers on all the time.
When it is not -20 degrees I will wire in a switch; it is too cold, even in the garage. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[mhalla]

<font color="green">Chevy and JD2210MAN,

Thanks for the idea about using spade lugs. I'm always looking for the simple and low cost solution.

I too think a switch is needed. Looks like a visit to RadioShack is in my near future.

Mike </font>

 

[fgross335_2210]

Yes the one frustration with using the rear lead is that the light only operates in the "field" position and not with the flashers. I cut the connector off and using a crimp connector when I installed my rear light kit. Didn't make sense to me either.

 

[JackIL]

The reason for the "field" position on the light switch on tractors is that there is a legal requirement that the rear lights used for field work cannot be on when traveling on the road. If a rear white tractor light is on while traveling on the road, a person in an oncoming car could possibly get the wrong impression that a vehicle is coming towards him instead of traveling in the same direction. This lighting requirement applies to large and small tractors.

JackIL