I couldn't stomach paying what the Scag OEM light kit costs, so I made my own after reading some threads on here. I took some pictures and will post them, hopefully it can be helpful for others looking to do the same.
It's one 55w light from a walmart automotive "fog light" kit. A "driving light" or flood type of beam would work too, and might actually be better. It is mounted using an existing bolt on the fork frame.
The light kit included a switch, but to make for an easier installation I used a radio shack switch. Make sure to get a switch rated for as high or higher amperage as the switch included in the kit. My switch illuminates when in the on position, hence three wires on the switch. A simple two-wire switch would also work. But don't forget to use the kit's inline fuse no matter what, and put it as close to the battery as possible.
The switch bracket is a corner brace from the hardware store, installed with about a 2.5" (can't remember for sure) thru-bolt. This makes for a nice compact and sturdy mount, very easy to reach, and it's out-of-the-way enough that it shouldn't get accidentally broken.
The wiring is completely wrapped in electrical tape and is secured to the frame with wire ties and short pieces of fuel line. Make sure to route all wiring where it will not interfere with moving components.
In hindsight, this proved to be a big enough PITA that I might consider just getting the Scag OEM kit next time - except for the fact that I prefer the light out front where the mower won't cast its own shadow directly in front of itself. It looks like that might be the case with the Scag OEM lights (I don't know that for sure, just speculating).
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It's one 55w light from a walmart automotive "fog light" kit. A "driving light" or flood type of beam would work too, and might actually be better. It is mounted using an existing bolt on the fork frame.
The light kit included a switch, but to make for an easier installation I used a radio shack switch. Make sure to get a switch rated for as high or higher amperage as the switch included in the kit. My switch illuminates when in the on position, hence three wires on the switch. A simple two-wire switch would also work. But don't forget to use the kit's inline fuse no matter what, and put it as close to the battery as possible.
The switch bracket is a corner brace from the hardware store, installed with about a 2.5" (can't remember for sure) thru-bolt. This makes for a nice compact and sturdy mount, very easy to reach, and it's out-of-the-way enough that it shouldn't get accidentally broken.
The wiring is completely wrapped in electrical tape and is secured to the frame with wire ties and short pieces of fuel line. Make sure to route all wiring where it will not interfere with moving components.
In hindsight, this proved to be a big enough PITA that I might consider just getting the Scag OEM kit next time - except for the fact that I prefer the light out front where the mower won't cast its own shadow directly in front of itself. It looks like that might be the case with the Scag OEM lights (I don't know that for sure, just speculating).
