Dash lights on my 312-8

[Mgbchuck 4]

Howdy.....I have a 312-8 tractor. On my dash..... I have a series of 5 lights that I believe test your system. When I flip the test switch.....the only light that flashes is the oil light. Not sure what this means...... I was assuming.....I was low on oil....... But I always check my oil level....and it is at the full mark. I have even checked it with the engine cold.....and ten minutes after I have mowed. Still looks good. My old owners manual didn't exactly tell me what the lights mean. Any help out there......

Thanks..... Chuck Lyons. Akron Ohio

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,478]

The test switch verifies the lights work. The oil light is the only one that flashes when activated. The others should come on steady but sounds like they no longer work and this has no effect on the operation of the tractor. If working correctly and the tractor will not start or run the appropriate light will indicate which circuit is affecting operation.

 

Here is a good bulletin on the low oil switch. Very important.

 

Garry

[Geno 1,928]

Garry is right.  I have a 414-8 that does the same thing.  I never looked into the other lights not working.  

[Save Old Iron 1,563]

Chuck,

 

check out this post.

 

 

 

 

Chuck

[123GO 78]

Hi'

 What happened to the oil light bulletin Gary posted & link to other posts mentioned here by SOI? I don't see them, am I just missing something here or have they really disappeared? Thanks

[WHX?? 46,675]

Older thread but maybe still in the basement? Mods can you help 123 out?

[123GO 78]

BTW-

 Does running straight vs Multi weight oil change how the pressure switch/lights act? Working on a friends tractor and he runs Multi, I always run straight 30 as per manual myself. Thanks

[nylyon-(Admin) 7,114]

57 minutes ago, 123GO said:

Hi'

 What happened to the oil light bulletin Gary posted & link to other posts mentioned here by SOI? I don't see them, am I just missing something here or have they really disappeared? Thanks

 

Fixed

[WHX?? 46,675]

Thank you Coach

59 minutes ago, 123GO said:

 

 Does running straight vs Multi weight oil change how the pressure switch/lights act?

 

Knowing how they work I wouldn't think so.

 

Recent thread here if it helps 123...

 

Edited September 4, 2019 by WHX24

[123GO 78]

Wow you guys are on the ball man!!  

I didn't know how it's designed when I was asked about it.  I agree, after viewing this it really can't effect it. 

 We were discussing changing oils in our tractors today and the subject came up? Good to know how these operate, all you folks here are so much appreciated. Big Thanks!