JoeM 7,873 #26 Posted January 14 Got a model number from the seat pan will be necessary to tell for sure on your stator style. engine tag will tell help to to id the system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #27 Posted January 14 One con of leds is since they are so white in the 5-6 k color they glare on snow. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 627 #28 Posted January 14 Led front and rear 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKCrizzle 16 #29 Posted January 14 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Single cylinder engine. Being a 312 you'd have that. I should have specified, I meant single or double Stator? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #30 Posted January 14 As @JoeM noted, we need the tractor model number from the tag near the seat and, ideally, the engine model and specification numbers from the tag on the engine cowling. Lots of WHs look alike and there was variety of engines within even the 312-8 line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,142 #32 Posted January 14 In addition to the LED front and rear lights, I have these rechargeable magnetic base flashers that I put on whichever WH that I'm using at the time to clear snow. Batteries have lasted much longer than it takes me to clear the driveway and highly visible for any vehicles passing by since I do push some of the snow across the street into a ditch. There's 3 or 4 different flash settings for the front light bar. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VQ7JQSQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08S7LKKKR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 IMG_0576.mp4 IMG_0575.mp4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #33 Posted January 14 Exactly yes! So this is a 1995 tractor. 12hp Magnum Owners manual: https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/2652-tractor-1995-312-8-da-om-wiring-snpdf/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #34 Posted January 14 (edited) So you have a very solid and reliable Magnum 12. It does indeed have a magneto, but it (and the touted Electronic Ignition) solely power the spark plug. Since you’ve already downloaded the OM (owner manual) -- you did, right? -- you note the wiring diagram for the 312 Model on page 18. It shows a regulator which is converting the engine’s stator output AC to DC (12 -14 volts) and sending it out on a white wire to the L (lights) terminal on the ignition switch. From there power goes to charge the battery, to the light switch, and to the safety relays (read up on the safety operations in the manual, please!) So bottom line, you need not do any rewiring to accommodate the PAR 36 LED headlights. Many of us do recommend that you add a dedicated ground wire from the headlights to somewhere on the tractor frame since the hood hinge is less than ideal as an electrical connection. The above notwithstanding, the dimming you are seeing could have a few causes: - a weak battery that is not holding its charge so when the engine is running too slow to deliver a charging voltage the battery is unable to provide full power (take your battery to be tested at an auto parts store or good mechanic) - poor electrical connections in the wiring, including connections to ground (cleaning them all and coating with dielectric grease might help) - a faulty regulator that is delivering a voltage higher than 14vdc (this is not very likely--if you have a good volt meter you can test for this -- ask if you don’t know how) Edited January 14 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #35 Posted January 14 (edited) Right now I'm running regular 12v lights on my 654. Also have a single tail lamp. Would like to maybe change to leds. Also have a led magnetic strobe on hood. Just got in from plowing tonight. My girlfriend says I'm a dorkus plowing at night with my strobe light flashing! Lol! I run power right off battery into a individual fused power distribution block I installed. Headlamps & taillight on 1 circuit. Flashing strobe on another. Edited January 15 by ML3 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #36 Posted January 15 @ML3 I’ve been looking for someone telling they ran a fuse! Signed… well… maybe…. Shoulda had a few fuses… 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #37 Posted January 15 @RKCrizzle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,071 #38 Posted January 15 I remember growing up plowing with a 604. No lights, Giant lake effect snowflakes falling. The good old days! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML3 1,197 #39 Posted January 15 (edited) 4 hours ago, Pullstart said: @ML3 I’ve been looking for someone telling they ran a fuse! Signed… well… maybe…. Shoulda had a few fuses… Definitely use fuses. Also keep fire extinguishers on tractors along with a proper size wrench to unhook battery terminal if needed. Edited January 15 by ML3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #40 Posted January 15 40 minutes ago, ML3 said: Definitely use fuses. Also keep fire extinguishers on tractors. And at @Pullstart stables keep an on standby... 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,837 #41 Posted January 15 5 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: And at @Pullstart stables keep an on standby... Like @ebinmaine just mentioned… at least I’m consistent! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJC1965 160 #42 Posted January 15 I would look at these lights as you can change the color setting. I just mounted these and do not have a lot of time with them if I get a chance to take a few pictures at night in the snow I will post them. I also read that an amber light can help if it’s snowing out. Got these off of Amazon and mounted to my cab. Also get the kit needed two of them. Helps on a cab to angle the lights. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,055 #43 Posted January 17 I'm ordering up a pair of 12w, 1080L, 6000k par 36 for my 2005. It's clearly a personal preference thing as far as the kelvins. I greatly prefer a minimum of 5000k for a real bright white light and go higher if I can. I'll just keep the wiring as is since the original bulbs pull more. They are switched through a third position on the ignition switch so I do plan on putting a switch in series so I don't gut the quick burst of power to them every time I start/stop the engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,434 #44 Posted January 17 @RKCrizzle I posted this video elsewhere but I wanted to make sure you saw it. As @Racinbob Bob says above, I prefer a nice BRIGHT WHITE light as well. Helps me see at night quite a bit. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulyv56 148 #45 Posted January 17 I just installed Vstar LED Par36 5000 K. on my 312-8 Plug and play, BRIGHT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,729 #46 Posted January 17 These are very bright and white, Mounted without drilling any new holes in the hood used the headlight bucket holes. But I do not plow after dark ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 652 #47 Posted January 17 You guys are giving me an itch to LED up my 315 and 416- 8's 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #48 Posted January 17 5 minutes ago, Lagersolut said: You guys are giving me an itch to LED up my 315 and 416- 8's Unless you use your machines in low light situations, LEDs are purely a vanity thing. But, in the dusk or dark they are very helpful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 652 #49 Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Handy Don said: Unless you use your machines in low light situations, LEDs are purely a vanity thing. But, in the dusk or dark they are very helpful. This time of year I'm pushing and blowing snow at night a lot of times and down on the road - not a busy road at all but I still like being fully lit up . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,214 #50 Posted January 18 2 minutes ago, Lagersolut said: This time of year I'm pushing and blowing snow at night a lot of times and down on the road - not a busy road at all but I still like being fully lit up . I’d suggest adding a pole-mounted amber LED that emulates a rotating beacon, as well. Not much money for a LOT of visibility. My son was at the end of the sidewalk waiting for traffic to pass so he could turn around safely and cars in both directions stopped and waved him to go ahead! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
