1282 engine problems

[ToddL]

Yeah I know the oil plug is on the bottom just didn’t see it when I looked. Is it really small. Which side is it on?

I don’t think the carb is varnished. I used it all winter moving snow and I run stabil in all of my equipment.

 

[bwstevens]

The drain is at the bottom of the deep sump. see picture.

 

[bwstevens]

Do you know how to use the parts book on the cub cadet website.

 

[mgonitzke]

For crying out loud, just look under the tractor. It should be quite obvious. If not, perhaps some cleaning is in order.

 

[ToddL]

Update: I added a fuel shut off and a filter. Cleaned the carb and it runs and rides great. Attached is a pic of the fuel system before is started.

 

[gary noblit]

Well there is my answer ,a plastic fuel pump....no kidding wow...

 

[bwstevens]

Yeah standard equipment since the early 80's.

 

[danderson]

Yep. Looks like the bottom of the tank is below the carb.

 

[Joshthroop]

Update: I added a fuel shut off and a filter. Cleaned the carb and it runs and rides great. Attached is a pic of the fuel system before is started.

ToddL, my 1282 had a fuel shutoff valve installed and a gentleman that I bought my 1282 snow thrower from added a fuel shut off to his as well. Seems to be a common practice. Can you post pictures of your tractor? These 1282's are cool.