Super A light switch.

I'm sure the answer is in the archieves, but I can't seem to be able to do any searches today.

Thanks,
Brian
Toronto.

Thanks again !

Oh and PS.
I got the old light to work, however they are quite dirty and even after trying to clean, they don't throw nearly as much light as the new 6 volt utility lights I picked up for 20.00 buck at Canadian Tire. I also feel alot better using these new lights since it would be very $$$ to replace the originals if they were to get smashed. I am quite happy with the amount of light these things throw out, it's not like the 12 volt lights on cars today, but is very good considering it's a 50+ year old system. I would not want to have to drive a vehicle with them though !

Thanks again,
Brian.

As for controlling the charge rate, the light switch automatically puts the system into high charge mode in both the "D" and "B" (lights on) positions. For when you don't use the lights, I recommend keeping the switch at "H" if the tractor is gonna be run less than 10 - 15 minutes between starts, or whenever the temperature is below freezing. However for longer runs in warm weather, set the switch to "L" so as not overcharge the battery.

A couple ways to tell if the battery is being overcharged: If you have an accurate voltmeter stick it across the battery with the engine running at speed. A reading higher than about 7.4 says it's being overcharged. Or if you don't have a voltmeter simply unscrew a cell cap and have a look at the electrolyte. If you see lots bubbles it's overcharging. (A few scattered bubbles however are normal...)