B8200D awakening

I have been given a B8200D from a longtime friend. I had attempted to buy it several years ago when he bought another CUT. At the time, he was sentimentally attached and did not want to give it up. Last week he called me and told me it was mine to take. Very generous. He warned me that he'd not started it in 2 years. I just need to get it started, lift the brush hog and disconnect it from the tractor.

I stopped by Saturday and assessed its condition. I'd run it several years ago but hadn't seen it in several years. It was stored in a nice dry equipment shed. Mice nested in front of the radiator. Fuel was shut off and the tank was full. Oil was on the stick but dark. I will do complete fluid changes when I get it home. Brakes are present but untested since its immobile at the moment.

Today, I stopped by after work and put a jump pack on it. Battery was dead. I pulled it and have put it on the charger. I will load test it tomorrow.

My plan is to reinstall the recharged battery or replace it if its bad. When I attempt to start it, what I remember was that on a cold start, I need to energize the glow plugs for 30-60 seconds. What I don't remember was that the switch was spring loaded to the glow plug side. Do I hold that position or just hit it once? The decompression rod is stiff so I am hoping I can free that up with some machine oil. Assuming no electrical issues exist, should there be anything else to be concerned with prior to getting it started and letting it idle for 30 minutes?

Thank you all for your responses. It will be a keeper but also has to be my worker because I will part with a garden tractor with its implements to justify another.

I have downloaded the owner's manual and parts list. Looking for the WSM for it at a reasonable price. Firmly believe in following manufacturers' SMs for repairs. I am also tracking down a belly mower and would really like to find an end loader and backhoe. Probably picking up a back blade first for the winter and have a line on a post hole digger which will put to good use in the spring. Any recommendations or leads on where to search for the WSM and used FEL and BH would be appreciated.

A couple of questions that I have as I anticipate getting it running this weekend:

1. Is there a big difference in fuel between summer and winter blends?
2. If I drain and refill with fresh, when does winter blend arrive at the pump. My plan is to get it started on highway (taxed) diesel but then by ag diesel later.
3. The distance to my home is about 1.25 miles and I plan to drive it home. I'd prefer to change fluids at home, pressure wash and sort out some other things. Any issues with waiting on the changes until I get it home?

Thanks again guys.

Its a geared tractor, D2. I may have the brackets on the tractor. Need to get it home to be sure. I'd be interested. My only reluctance to a finish mower is the overall length. I do see a lot of them listed on the sale site apps. I have hilly property so I thought the belly mower would be a better and closer cut but I have never had anything but belly mowers (wheelhorse, scag, gravely). Opinions to enlighten me are welcome.

Sheepfarmer, are you referring to enzymes for the fuel. I noticed one or two at the parts store the other day. Will that work with what's in the tank or should I use that after draining off the tank and starting fresh?

Pleased to say that I was able to turn the engine several rotations. The compression release is not easily moved so I will wait on that until I can get it home and pull the valve cover. What are the 3 small covers on the valve cover?

I also drew a mason jar of fuel. Doesn't look wet or cloudy. Called my auto parts store yesterday to get three filters ordered. Those arrived today and I will install the fuel filter tomorrow after work. With any luck, I will attempt to start it tomorrow after I swap it out.

Pulled the front wheels to bring home to fill. Unthreaded a third of the wheel studs. Was it common to have flat washer and lock washer on each?

I did find a few brackets underneath when I jacked up the rear to rotate the wheels. I'll post those from my phone.

Thanks again for all the helpful suggestions.

I was able to get it running this afternoon. The previous owner and I had a good visit and he was happy to hear it go. I explained that he had not run it in two years but that his son-in-law had started it every few months. I drove it around his pasture and parked it in preparation of driving it home this weekend. I am anxious to get started on the fluids and other shake down items. May move it Sunday when traffic is light.

Thanks again for all who weighed in with advice and suggestions. Glad to have a group of resourceful folks here.