Brake and Signal LED Light Kit

Workman® MDX Series Utility Vehicle

Model No. 145-2082-Serial No. and Up

Installation

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Engage the parking brake.

  3. Shut off the machine and remove the key.

  4. Turn the service-disconnect switch to the OFF position; refer to the machine Operator’s Manual.

Installing the Signal Lights

Parts needed for this procedure:

Signal light2
Signal-light bracket—for machines with a Brush Guard Kit installed2
Signal-light bracket—for machines without a Brush Guard Kit installed2
Phillips-head screw (#10 x 1-1/4 inches)8
Locknut (#10)8
Self-tapping screw (1/4 x 1/2 inch)—for machines with a Brush Guard Kit installed4
Brake light2
Brake-light bracket2
Flange-head bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)4

Installing the Signal Lights on the Brush Guard

For Machines with a Brush Guard Kit Installed

  1. Install the signal lights onto the signal-light brackets with 2 Phillips-head screws (#10 x 1-1/4 inches) and 2 locknuts (#10) on each (Figure 1).

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    Figure 1

    1. Phillips-head screw (#10 x 1-1/4 inches)
    2. Signal light
    3. Signal-light bracket
    4. Locknut (#10)

  2. Attach the signal-light brackets onto the brush guard using 2 self-tapping screws (1/4 x 1/2 inch) on each (Figure 2).

    Torque the 4 self-tapping screws (1/4 x 1/2 inch) to 452 to 508 N∙cm (40 to 45 in-lb).

    Note: Ensure that the amber lens (signal lights) are positioned on top of the clear lens (position lights).

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    Figure 2

    1. Self-tapping screw (1/4 x 1/2 inch)
    2. Signal-light bracket with signal light attached

Installing the Signal Lights on the Headlight Bracket

For Machines without a Brush Guard Kit Installed

  1. Install the signal lights onto the signal-light brackets with 2 Phillips-head screws (#10 x 1-1/4 inches) and 2 locknuts (#10) on each. Refer to Figure 3 for proper orientation.

    Ensure that the clear lens (position lights) are positioned to the inside and the amber lens (signal lights) are positioned to the outside.

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    Figure 3

    1. Phillips-head screw (#10 x 1-1/4 inches)
    2. Signal light
    3. Signal-light bracket
    4. Locknut (#10)

  2. Remove the 2 existing screws from the headlight brackets on the machine (Figure 4).

  3. Attach the signal-light brackets onto the headlight brackets using the existing screws on the machine (Figure 4).

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    Figure 4

    Left side shown

    1. Signal-light bracket with signal light attached
    2. Existing screws on machine

Installing the Brake Lights

  1. Install the brake lights onto the brake-light brackets with 2 Phillips-head screws (#10 x 1-1/4 inches) and 2 locknuts (#10) on each. Refer to Figure 5 for proper orientation.

    Ensure that the red lens (brake lights) are positioned to the inside and the amber lens (signal lights) are positioned to the outside.

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    Figure 5

    1. Locknut (#10)
    2. Brake-light bracket
    3. Brake light
    4. Phillips-head screw (#10 x 1-1/4 inches)

  2. Attach the brake-light brackets onto the bottom of the plastic cargo bed using 2 flange-head bolts (5/16 x 3/4 inch) on each (Figure 6).

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    Figure 6

    1. Flange-head bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
    2. Brake-light bracket with brake light attached

Installing the Switches

Parts needed for this procedure:

Turn signal switch1
Brake signal switch1

  1. Open the hood on the machine.

  2. From behind the dash, cut 2 holes into the decal as shown in Figure 7.

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    Figure 7

  3. Insert the turn signal switch and brake signal switch into the dash panel holes until they snap into place as shown in Figure 8.

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    Figure 8

    1. Turn signal switch
    2. Brake signal switch

Installing the Flasher Module and Brake Switch

Parts needed for this procedure:

Flasher module1
Hex-head screw (#10 x 3/4 inch)1
Brake switch1
Hex-head screw (#6)2
Locknut (#6)2

  1. Install the flasher module to the dash reinforcement with a hex-head screw (#10 x 3/4 inch) as shown in Figure 9.

  2. Install the brake switch to the pedal assembly using 2 hex-head screws (#6) and 2 locknuts (#6) as shown in Figure 9.

    Note: The MDX-D is already equipped with a brake switch. Stack the new brake switch on top of the existing switch.

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    Figure 9

    1. Brake switch
    2. Hex-head screw (#6 x 1–3/8 inches)
    3. Hex-head screw (#10 x 3/4 inch)
    4. Flasher module
    5. Locknut (#6)

  3. Make sure that the brake pedal arm is aligned and makes contact with the brake switch button when you release the pedal.

  4. Check the depth of the brake switch button while the brake switch is engaged.

    Note: The switch should be adjusted to allow the button to be depressed but not bottomed out when the brake pedal is released and the button should be extended with clearance when the brake is applied.

  5. Verify the alignment and actuation of the switch by applying and releasing the brake.

Installing the Front Wire Harness

Parts needed for this procedure:

Front wire harness1
Cable tie4
Perpendicular edge clip with tie3

Install the front wire harness on the machine. Use Figure 10 to identify the connectors.

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Figure 10

  1. Brake/hazard signal switch
  2. Turn signal switch
  3. Front interface
  4. Signal module
  5. Brake switch
  6. Left turn signal light
  7. Right turn signal light

Secure the front wire harness to the machine with 4 cable ties and 3 harness clips. Refer to Figure 11 for the appropriate orientation.

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Figure 11

  1. Cable ties
  2. Perpendicular edge clips with tie

Installing the Rear Wire Harness

Parts needed for this procedure:

Rear wire harness1
Parallel edge clip with tie2
Perpendicular edge clip with tie2

Install the rear wire harness on the machine. Use Figure 12 to identify the connectors.

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Figure 12

  1. Main wire harness
  2. Right brake light
  3. Left brake light

Secure the rear wire harness to the machine with 4 harness clips. Refer to Figure 13 for the appropriate orientation.

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Figure 13

  1. Perpendicular edge clips with tie
  2. Parallel edge clip with tie

Connecting the Battery

Turn the service-disconnect switch to the ON position; refer to your machine Operator’s Manual.

Checking the Function of the Switches

Note: Get someone to help you see the lights as you test them.

  1. Sit in the operator’s seat and turn on the machine.

  2. Press the hazard light switch to the ON position.

    Note: The hazard lights should illuminate.

  3. Press the hazard light switch to the OFF position.

  4. Move the turn signal to the left and right positions.

    Note: The position lights should flash at the front of the machine and the taillight should flash at the back of the machine.

  5. Turn off the machine and remove the key.

Note: On gas-powered machines, the hazard lights and turn signal lights work if the key is in the ON position and the is engine running.On electric machines, the hazard lights and turn signal lights work if the key is in the RUN position.

Checking the Function of the Brake Lights

Press your foot on the brake pedal and the brake lights should illuminate.

The front marker lights and rear taillights should also turn on when the headlight switch is in the ON position.