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JD model 60 ignition switch

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Mark Scholten

04-15-2002 04:04:58




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I had a problem with my 60's ignition switch. When I have it running and it get's dark, I put the switch to the headlight position, the engine quits. I changed switches and now the headlights work and the engine runs, but I am not sure the wires are on right. On the console, it says in clockwise "I", "L", "B" and "D". What do these letters stand for? Also what wires go to what positions on the back of the switch? Please only reply if you know the answer for this model. The 830D may be wired the same but I want to be sure.
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Frank-in-Tallahassee

04-15-2002 05:01:39




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 Re: JD model 60 ignition switch in reply to Mark Scholten, 04-15-2002 04:04:58  
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Mark:

If you truly want to be sure, you should buy an operator's manual, which will describe those letters as the following functions:

"I" Ignition only
"L" Igition and Bright front lights and white rear light
"B" Igition and Bright front lights and red rear light
"D" Igition and Dim front lights and red rear light

Would having the book have saved you buying a new switch ? The electrical schematic can be found in the service manual, or a basic one in the parts book. Your dealer can print you a copy of that page (probably when you picked up your switch).

Here's a jpeg of the schematic. You can see the 60 and others at James' sight (link below).

Frank

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Mark Scholten

04-16-2002 04:08:23




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 Re: Re: JD model 60 ignition switch in reply to Frank-in-Tallahassee, 04-15-2002 05:01:39  
Thank you Frank in Tallahassee. The switch was bad. As soon as I switched on the headlights, the engine would die. I have been working on old iron for a lot of years but electrical is not a strong point for me. Everything was hooked up right when I replaced the switch, I just wanted to be sure. After farming for many years with a "A" and a "BO" and later a 2010, I don't remember having a "dimmer' on the headlights. Thanks again for your reply.
Mark

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G Taylor

04-17-2002 07:51:27




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 Re: Re: Re: JD model 60 ignition switch in reply to Mark Scholten, 04-16-2002 04:08:23  
While your tractor had a defective switch sometimes a diesel switch gets installed in a gasoline tractor. Stops her in a hurry when the lights are switched on.



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F-I-T

04-17-2002 10:17:46




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: JD model 60 ignition switch in reply to G Taylor , 04-17-2002 07:51:27  
That's what I always hated....starting the pony in dark....always happened when Dad parked it by the woods overnight.

F-I-T



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Mark Scholten

04-16-2002 04:07:14




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 Re: Re: JD model 60 ignition switch in reply to Frank-in-Tallahassee, 04-15-2002 05:01:39  
Thank you Frank in Tallahassee. The switch was bad. As soon as I switched on the headlights, the engine would die. I have been working on old iron for a lot of years but electrical is not a strong point for me. Everything was hooked up right when I replaced the switch, I just wanted to be sure. After farming for many years with a "A" and a "BO" and later a 2010, I don't remember having a "dimmer' on the headlights. Thanks again for your reply.
Mark

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