AT this point, pulling the engine is real easy. Tims advice to get in behind the engine tins and clean them is legitimate--mice love them. An I'm with him, these fuel pumps don't last forever so go ahead and replace it, you can get it aftermarket for about $45 if I remember correctly. Yes there are LED lights available, prices are all over the place on those. Its hard to stop tearing in to one of these once you start. While you can see, examine the rag joints on each end of the driveshaft, make sure the ball joint on the back of the engine is "OK". Search the forum for trunion repair and then look at yours while it is staring at you, you'll instantly know if you need to tackle that project. After sitting this long, you should consider a hydro fluid change. Check the bolts that hold the rear end to the frame--plenty to search here about those as well.
Personally I like to run any new-to-me machine before I tear into it too much. It just kind of helps me gain a direction as to how deep and where I want to go with repairs.
That is a nice looking machine you have. Please take plenty of pictures and post them and updates often. I think you will find an 1811 is one of the most respected machines Cadet made. I certainly like mine.
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