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tombraider


Joined: Jun 26, 2006
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craftsman snowblower light
Original Message   Jan 8, 2007 7:57 am
I have a 1992 8/24 snowblower passed on to me this year.It works excellent;although we`ve only had minimal snow this year.Can anyone tell me how to hookup a light to this machine. I`ve been examining them on new one a stores, but i don`t know where the connections are made ,or if i need any special parts,or even it can be done.Any,all help is welcome thanx.Reid.
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mech12


Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Points: 273

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #3   Jan 8, 2007 1:53 pm
if you want you can buy a factory light set up for your particular model.  or if you have a 18watt light already you can just cut that plastic terminal off that on the pigtail coming out from engine. crimp a male/female connector on this "harness" end   then crimp the opposits onto the light wire.   the light need to be no more than an 18 watt.   usually you can go to a northern hydraulics, tractor fleet store and they should have one for ya.
hirschallan


If it aint broke don't fix it !!


Location: Northern Hills of NY
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Points: 327

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #4   Jan 8, 2007 4:35 pm
I would first recommend checking to see if there is juice at the wire you found before you get into this knee deep.

AKAmajorxlr8n


Joined: Nov 3, 2006
Points: 76

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #5   Jan 11, 2007 1:22 am
hirschallan wrote:
I would first recommend checking to see if there is juice at the wire you found before you get into this knee deep.



Uh, YEAH! EXCELLENT suggestion Hirsch!

Grab a voltmeter & set it to the "AC" scale. Put the positive (red) meter probe on this mystery connector. Put the negative (black) meter probe to a clean engine metal part (GROUND). Start engine & observe volt reading - if you get 12+ volts, congratulations - you found that you have a working alternator. NOW you can grab a light kit for your machine.

As for the mystery connector, we have an old method of tackling this. Just cut off the connector & splice the wire to your new light's positive lead...

Marty

mattr


Joined: Dec 1, 2006
Points: 11

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #6   Jan 11, 2007 11:40 am
I tried this, but the light came on for a few seconds and went dim like I blew it. Do you think I might need something like a battery in the series. If this is the case, have you hear of this. The motor is a B&S 9.5 powerbuilt, brand new on a Craftsman blower.
mech12


Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Points: 273

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #7   Jan 11, 2007 11:51 am
no battery needed,  you have an ac alternator.  which means at idle the light will be on but very dim. at high speed it will shine bright.
Snowmann


Joined: Dec 3, 2003
Points: 494

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #8   Jan 11, 2007 2:06 pm
mattr wrote:
I tried this, but the light came on for a few seconds and went dim like I blew it. Do you think I might need something like a battery in the series. If this is the case, have you hear of this. The motor is a B&S 9.5 powerbuilt, brand new on a Craftsman blower.


This unit likely has the 1.5A unregulated DC alternator. From what you describe, it's likely you have a bulb that is a much higher wattage. Try to get a bulb that fits into your headlight housing that uses 18W to 22W or so.
mech12


Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Points: 273

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #9   Jan 12, 2007 9:40 am
    snowman   the unit would not have a dc alternator on it unless it is a 12 volt  starting system.  dc current charges the battery. 
JasonnB


Location: PA
Joined: Dec 9, 2007
Points: 26

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #10   Dec 9, 2007 10:56 am

I'm looking at buying a 4-5 year old Craftsman snowblower. Model # is 536.887990, made 11/2002.

It has electric start, but you have to plug it into a outlet to start it. Could I add a light to this??

Here it is

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/grd/501752638.html

This message was modified Dec 9, 2007 by JasonnB
Snowmann


Joined: Dec 3, 2003
Points: 494

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #11   Dec 9, 2007 1:33 pm
JasonnB wrote:
I'm looking at buying a 4-5 year old Craftsman snowblower. Model # is 88799

It has electric start, but you have to plug it into a outlet to start it. Could I add a light to this??

Here it is

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/grd/501752638.html

You'll need to check to see if there is an alternator lead on the engine near the starter. Yellow wire with a bullet connector.

And to clarify, the power lead on the Tecumseh is AC 18W, Briggs is DC 1.5A on the more basic models. Both Briggs and Tecumseh have an available dual circuit with a 5A AC/3A DC on higher end models (handwarmers, etc.). Briggs also has a regulated DC system available.

PK
JasonnB


Location: PA
Joined: Dec 9, 2007
Points: 26

Re: craftsman snowblower light
Reply #12   Dec 9, 2007 3:51 pm
Edit. Hey Snowman. I just picked it up. It's a Craftsman 536.887990, made 11/2002, with a Tecumseh engine.  I just went out and started it up, and tested that yellow wire with bullet connector with my Volt meter, and put it to AC volts. It read about 5 volts, but it was idling. I then put it to full throttle and it jumped to about 15 volts, hehe. So, it looks like that's the wire to use :)

1) Any recommendations on a light? Would love it nice bright light that doesn't cost a lot of $. :)

2) What's the highest watt I'd want to go with?

3) Also, where would you MOUNT it?




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