Replacing dashlights on TS1610.

[kodaknmi]

Hey, I just replaced the dash lights on my tractor. The old ones were shot so I took a trip to a auto parts store(after trying to find them at all the local dealers) and found some at $17 each. Plus with them I would have to drill out the dash holes to make them fit. So I tried RadioShack and found some good fits at less than $7 for four, andthey have a 6000
hour life. I put some picts up that have the numbers. Hope this helps someone else.

 

[RobertBrown]

Thanks for the info. My tractor has a bad oil pressure light, it's and iseki ts1910. Looks to me like I will have to remove the feul tank to access it. Did you have to rmove your tank?
Do you have any pictures of the dash and how it's connected?
I'm hoping there's an easier way.
RB

 

[kodaknmi]

Robert, I did have to remove my tank but you won't have any problems. Just remove the shroud between the dash and tank,2 bolts. Then clamp and disconnect the bottom fuel line.
Loosen the tank strap and remove, remove the top hose from tank and pull the tank out. It only takes a few minutes.
The lights sockets are on short tails that plug into the harness.
Unplug the lights and cut off the sockets and solder to the new lights using the old tails. I just built new tails with wire and crimp on plugs and shrink wrap, but if you want to save time you can use the old tails. I used a o-ring as a seal between the lights and dashboard and it worked great. I would suggest you replace all the lights while you're at it, the originals are pretty crappy all mine were broken, and you'll have a spare, but with a 6000 hour life I doubt you'll ever need it.
While the tank is out I topped off my steering box and lubed my tach cable. Good Luck

 

[RobertBrown]

Thanks kodak,
I was wondering about that steering box. I had read the specs on the fluid (my tractor has the capacities and some other info under the hood) but I was unable to locate it. Killed two birds with one stone my friend. I will take your advice and get-r-done.