I found a used 1862 had to do overdue servicing and replaced switches. 1811 accessories are interchangeable. Probably easier and cheaper than converting the 1811.
Cyclops has added air vents in top of hood and side panels. Downside to the vents in the top of the hood is water can drain right down onto the electrical components.
I think we’ve all been there. Besides the bad needle design in the Walbro carbs, the design of the 82 series with the fuel tank positioned higher than the carburetor contributed to the issue. When the tank was less than half full, you were typically “safe”. If you filled fuel to the top, and...
The difference between the 1811 and 1812 was that the 1812 had the additional front hydro ports for a power angle push blade. As far as I seen and read, everything else was the same between the two. If the Three Point Hitch was original to the machine, it was a dealer installed option.