What is orange light on dash?

dougfollett · Sep 4, 2002

I have a Yanmar 1500 which has a simple dash. RPM meter on the right. On the left is a red oil pressure light with an orange light adjacent to it. I am assuming that the orange light is for overheating. I'm not positive though because it was on for a while the other day and the tractor didn't seem hot. It's got to be for overheating right?

tractorlet · Sep 4, 2002

The orange light is electrical. It means your battery is low. Aftere you run it for a while it should go off after the generator charges. This is a common event with the 1500. It is not over heat.

Hope this helps.

dougfollett · Sep 5, 2002

Whew! Thanks, I was beginning to get worried. Is there an indicator for overheating?

Soundguy · Sep 5, 2002

Yep, when a column of steam billows out from the front of the tractor, or blows a hose off, etc.

That is a good indicator of overheating! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Sorry.. just had to say it...

Soundguy

Whiskey · Sep 5, 2002

Well, Soundguy i'm glad you have cleared that up for us, I just thought it was time to steam the wrinkles out of my slacks or deep clean the poors in my face /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif hehehehehe

tractorlet · Sep 5, 2002

There is no overheat indicator other than the graphic depiction just given.

Over heating is a rarity absent some damage to radiator or hoses.

clifst2310 · Sep 6, 2002

Or as in my case a blown headgasket.

tractorlet · Sep 6, 2002

You're right. Simple answers sometime miss.

TBrad · Sep 7, 2002

Doug,The orange light on your ym1500 is overheating warning.The sending unit is located on top left side of engine between air intake and fan hub mounted alternator.It has a yellow wire that plugs onto it.If light comes on and engine isn't hot,prolly need to replace sending unit.Also need to check wire for any raw spots that could contact metal parts as this will cause light to come on.If you don't have access to a shop manual,I'll be glad to send you a copy of the wiring diagram.

dougfollett · Sep 8, 2002

Looks like I'm going to have to actually get in there in look. Everyone else is saying it is the charging indicatior. I'm more apt to belive you since you have the diagram. I should be able to trace it back without the schematic. Thanks.