Newby 782 questions
 

Just picked up a free 782, serial # 743534, which I believe makes it an 85. Was wondering if anyone has made a #1 or#2 tiller work with these? Also can the mower deck and front PTO be run at the same time? I was thinking of finding a rear gear box from a tiller and possibly driving a leaf vac impeller off of it. Maybe be too much load on motor? Any input is appreciated

The front PTO is what runs the Mower Deck.

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:Welcome2: good advice here, enjoy your new 782.:beerchug:

Welcome to OCC! Glad you started with a pic, most of the time we have to ask for them. :biggrin2:
Good looking 782 :beerchug:

Welcome to the forum!

As Roland stated, the front PTO is what runs the mower deck.
If it has a cast iron rear, a #1 or #2 tiller is made to fit it. If it has an aluminum rear, they can be made to work, but fab skills are necessary. I see the tractor has a black front axle, so it probably has the aluminum rear.
The tiller gear box likely won't work for running an impeller for a blower. Gear ratio is too slow. Impeller needs to run engine speed.