Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

My question is I have a Sears snowblower without a headlight. I want to install one if I can, will someone be able to tell me if I can and what type headlight I need. I tried a standard 12 volt headlight but it just is to dim. Is there a bright light or do I need a special light for this? How do these lights work, I don't think I have an alternator. Thank You for the help,   Bill

Marty, I went to Lowes and purchased everything that you said to get and it works GREAT.  You just saved me about 40.00 dollars. One question did you put in a switch to shut it off or ran it direct.  I have mine direct. Thank You    Thanks to everyone who replied to my question.

Bill - I ran mine directly to the light - no switch. You may want to score a spare bulb too, just in case. A switch would be a good addition - thanks for the tip!

Marty

Marty, Any idea if I can put that light "kit" you mention on a  ARIENS 724E ?

hirschallan wrote:

If your engine has an alternator, you can add the light. Look under the fuel tank for a lone wire just hanging there, not connected to anything. If you see the wire, then chances are your engine has an alternator & you're ready to go!

Marty

hirschallan wrote:

Hirschallan,

That unit does not have an alternator. One can be installed, but at great expense. The flywheel needs to be replaced with one that has magnets.

I believe there are some nice rechargeable bicycle headlights that come complete with mounts that may work. Anyone ever try this?

PK

Marty,
I think I just bought that same snow blower tonight for as you say dirt cheap.
do you happen to have any pictures of how you mounted the light.
I think I'm going to do the same thing to mine.

Thanks

Dennis - I ended up mounting it on the plastic "cross piece" that runs between the 2 handles on the handlebar, just below the "MTD" badge. I might have a pic, but if I don't, I may have another light to add on a similar machine & I'll snap a pic of it...

Marty

how do you hook up to the wire from engine w/ "pin" with plastic connectors

I normally wear a chainsaw helmet with integral ear muffs so I just got a picture of a helmet mounted light and a cable that you "jack in" to the snowblower, maybe electric underwear would be handy as well.