[jaynjeep]

Originally Posted by john hall

Well I got the safety switches back under the seat where they belong. Put the PTO switch back in the dash---I was getting desperate so I pulled it out the other day. Also got the new key switch in place. Time to mow! Found out real quick there ain't nothing wrong with the reverse switch, also found out how often you actually back up in a small/restricted area. Also found out you better not lean too far forward or the seat switch trips the PTO real easy. Anyway, enough talk about safety witches.
This thing is a real beast! I have no idea what shape the blades are in but it doesn't even think about backing down. Never even bothered to check the level on the deck--cuts very level. I did find the steering must be addressed very soon--almost impossible to hold a straight line mowing. Looks like slop in the axle as well as in the joints on the steering cylinder. Throttle lever keep slipping down, I assume there is a friction disc somewhere. Engine ran pretty good, may have loaded up a time or two when idling/not mowing. I haven't changed the fuel filter yet, plan on replacing the lines at some point, the ones on it appear rather old--as in original. I did manage to throw the deck belt, don't ask cause I don't know. Maybe its stiff from sitting, seems to flap around a bit. Put it back on and mowed another 1/2 hr, no problems. That low fuel light trips at nothing. I mean a gallon of gas in the tank and it enjoys coming on every time you lean the machine 10 degrees

Probably need to go ahead and change hydro filter. Seems a touch bit flaky sometimes. Probably wait for a fluid change this winter--maybe trunion springs too, who knows maybe axle seals/gaskets/drain holes--you guys know the drill

Oh yeah, the deck height indicator doesn't seem to be working. Got to pull that plastic tunnel cover off and have a look--that thing is a pain to get out of there!

My grill is busted where it bolts on. I imagine I should go ahead and buy one while it is still available.

Are the adjustable seats on these pretty trouble free? For some reason the adjustment lever is held in place by a very heavy cable tie.

So, whats this gizmo on the screw you turn to adjust the mule drive belt. It looks awfully similar to a pic of my missing battery hold down that I saw in the parts book.

Yeah John... i'm pretty sure somebody put your batt hold down clip under your mule drive adjustment!! not quite sure how that happened! I don't think the adj seats give any trouble.. I have two that don't.. the safety switches on both my "plastic" tractors are very sensitive though.. wife and kid run them occasionally so I haven't tried to modify or disconnect them..

I was and still am a die hard IH man.. swore I'd never own a CCC machine.. But I sure do like my 1782 and 2182!! I think you are well on the way to being converted!! I put several IH emblems on the 1782.. Looks legit... and they do have a lot of IH heritage under that plastic!!