Lawn Tractor oil leak
 

I have a JD LX172 which developed an oil leak somewhere under the
engine. It seemed to start after an oil/filter change. I have checked
for the obvious places. Is there a seal on the underside of the engine?

Thanks

Lawn Tractor oil leak
 

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I have a JD LX172 which developed an oil leak somewhere under the
engine. It seemed to start after an oil/filter change. I have checked
for the obvious places. Is there a seal on the underside of the engine?

Thanks


This is the inexpensive verticle shaft isn't it ? If yes, there is a seal
under there and it sounds like you blew it out maybe overfilling it with
oil.

Lawn Tractor oil leak
 

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I have a JD LX172 which developed an oil leak somewhere under the
engine. It seemed to start after an oil/filter change. I have checked
for the obvious places. Is there a seal on the underside of the engine?

Thanks

When the seals are changed out, have them measure the bore for roundness. I
had a seal go in a cold state a couple of weeks ago, and all of the oil
ended up on the floor of my garage. It was not overfilled either. I had
the same seal replaced about two years ago. It could be that the bore is
elongated also.




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Lawn Tractor oil leak
 

It seemed to start after an oil/filter change. I have checked
for the obvious places.

Have you removed the filter to make sure the old filter gasket isn't
stuck to the engine?
That is usually the cause of post oil change leaks.