Kubota starter removal
Any Cub Cadet with Kubota engines are all rather time consuming to change starters. Engine has to be separated from chassis mount and right side engine plate removed to clear lower starter mount ear. On the 782D/882D/1512/1572 the easiest way is to unbolt drive line, unplug wiring, remove 4 bottom engine frame support bolts and remove engine w/ radiator as assembly. I have heard you can remove a section of the starter mount plate that captures starter nose and starter changes are easy, I haven't done it!! I have 782D, radiator mounted forward like yours and a 2182 with radiator mounted rear, both require sliding engine away from radiator after isolator mounts are removed ... then you can tip right side of engine up and remove engine side plate to access starter. New gear reduction starters can be removed with out this extra work but you need to make clearance for relocated battery cable lug.
An engine hoist or lift of some kind makes the chore much easier. ... Good luck ...
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