Those 1282's are neat tractors. I've always wondered why CCC or even IH never bothered using other models of single-cylinder K series engines in the 82 series tractors. They were tried and true and IH had used them for years with good results. Just seems weird to me that they chose an 11 HP Briggs single, 16 HP Briggs twin, 17 HP Kohler twin, and 20 HP Onan twin for the 82 series when they could have kept things simple and used the 10, 12, 14, and 16 HP Kohler singles instead. Maybe a twin in the 982 since it's the largest one.
I have two 1282 cub cadets both serial # 719999 below. My father gave me one 4 years ago that runs that I use in my yard. I also picked up another along the way thats in much better overall shape but had sat for years. I will say I've swapped parts between the 2 everything I can think of, still can't get fire to the spark plug on the newer one. While the parts I swapped still alows me to fire the one my father gave me right up!! Im Feeling frustrated forsure. Let me know if you have any thoughts or input. Thanks alot!!
I would start checking safety switches first. They usually mske it so it wont start, But you never know. Check the PTO switch as well. Other than that it could be a problem at the key switch or a coil or maybe even as simple as a bad condenser. If no luck there could be a problem on the flywheel itself. I would try the easy checks first.
@@steiger256 I have swapped condenser and coil... I still get other mower to run with the swapped parts... my first 1282 has no safety switch on seat (was removed) only has safety switch on break pedal. But safety switches prevent the engine from turning over at all.... same with the pto switch (I've tried both ways, it will just click) I can get the newest one to turn over consistently, my problem is any spark at all at this point from the spark plug. My Newest cub has both switches, the seat switch I have disconnected to check but it still turns over... just no spark. Sorry for the hassle.. I'm new to tinkering with small engines in this depth but I do enjoy it. Just struggling big time with this one.
@@steiger256 I have been checking for spark with spark plug out of engine. While connected In wire while grounding plug to mower. (Checked for spark between swapping condenser, coil, wire, plug.. literally swapped everything on right side of engine. Along with switch under seat next to battery.) Have not been able to get spark once on newer mower.
@@steiger256 dumb question im sure. But points gap? Plug wise or could wise? I'm not sure? I've read upon it recently bit didn't have enough information to comprehend what was being discussed.
I know I sound like a cub cadet hater but, 657 pounds??? Jeez... Some of the mtd made lawn tractors weigh more than that... And the new Deere x700 series weighs in around 1050 pounds! That cub is kinda light. I saw a thread on OCC that someone said a 782 cub cadet weighed 875 pounds.
The weight of the 1282 is with a aluminum rearend. If it were cast iron like IH Cubs it would be more around 780 lbs. The 1282 only has a 12 hp single cylinder engine. A X700 John deere has a 23 HP Kawasaki engine, power steering, larger fuel tank, And has 18x8.5-8 front tires and 26x12-12 rear tires. The John Deere X700 is a much larger tractor and it only weighs in at 840 Lbs. The X700 would be more comparable to a IH Cub Cadet 982. The 982 had a 19.9 HP Onan apposed twin and the same size tires as a X700 Deere. The 982 weights 875 Lbs and that is with no power steering like the Deere. All the old garden tractors were pretty stout, All brands. The Cubs have proven themselves thru the years. There are still thousands of old Cubs still cutting grass today, Not to mention how many are collected.
@@steiger256 Oh yeah those old cubs are very tough but I always thought that most of the 82 series weighed in around 850 pounds. And like I said earlier, the Deere x700 series weighs 1050 pounds. And not to get off the garden tractor topic but, the new 1025r weighs 1450 pounds dry weight!
