CK3510CHSE Parking Brake Switch

[jrskblx125]

Guys i discussed the lights with my dealer and there is no 4wd or brake light on dash. There is a place for it but no sensors installed. I agree there should be a brake light.

Also to the OP, i have the same snowblower! Great unit. I drilled a 1” hole into the cab and threw a grommet in, sent the manual crank through. I can send a pic or two if you want.

 

[TaylorStove Guy]

That would be great. I wasnt sure if spending the $475 for the hydro kit was my only option for that blower and my new tractor. Correction....... I DO have a brake (and 4WD) light on the dash. They come on when I turn the key, so they are there. I just need to get a signal to it.

 

[jrskblx125]

That would be great. I wasnt sure if spending the $475 for the hydro kit was my only option for that blower and my new tractor

Haha yeah. I figured there was an easier and cheaper way to make it work. Plus i think their manual design is actually really great. Ill snap some pics at some point today and post em up.

 

[jrskblx125]

Now putting it where it put it, the crank has full range when blower is up or down, but the only downside is that the armrest has to be up lol.

I used a 1” holesaw and a 1” grommet from this kit 180 Piece Rubber Grommet Kit Assortment - Heavy-Duty Pieces In Different Sizes - For Car Repair, RV Wiring Jobs, Restorations, Boats, Wires, Cables, And Firewall - By Katzco https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGZ9WVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ckdgCbRCV9F5P

You will need to drill out the hole in the grommet to get the shaft through. I used a half inch drill bit and just worked it around. Then lube it up with fluid film and youre off to the races!

Hope it works out for ya!

 

[TaylorStove Guy]

Thanks.... I'll take a closer look at your pics. Thanks for the part #'s too

 

[Mart5130]

Really your tractor won’t start without the brake on? May want to get that checked..... clutch yes but brake should not matter when starting.

To the OP: I have a CK3510SE cab as well and that is one minor annoyance I have discovered. I really wish it had an idiot light for the parking brake just like every other vehicle on the planet nowadays.

Correct no warning light on CK3510SE

 

[jwease]

I'd like to revisit this subject. The brake light switch failed on my 2017 so while I'm replacing it I'd like to see if adding a switch to utilize the parking brake light on the gauge cluster is feasible. Has anyone done this? How hard is it? What parts are needed? Thank you.

 

[toukow]

I’ve never seen anyone post on making the connection you reference to the instrument panel brake light symbol. Someone did post where they had installed a limit switch for the parking brake lever, which seems like the correct way to go.

I was going to go down the limit switch path, but then thought about how I use this tractor. My property is flat too, making brake use minimal. I’ve never owned a HST before, but this thing stops extremely fast once the accelerator is released, so I really only use the brake pedal to set the parking brake. I don’t drive on the road either, so I skipped the limit switch and just wired the LED to my brake switch. Why I didn’t figure how to tap the wire harness to the tail lights escapes me now.

The photo reduces the brightness of the red LED. If I did it again, I would consider buying one of the panel mount flashing light LED’s I see they make. As brain dead as I am anymore, I need all the help I can get!

For what it’s worth, Toukow

 

[jwease]

Thank you. I had to replace the brake switch and thought while I had everything apart I could connect or install a switch to get the parking brake light on the dash to work. I think it's unfortunate that it wasn't included from the factory. I guess I'll have to do without.