Lawn Tractor oil leak

[c1gmlm]

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

[Srgnt Billko]

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.

[notebook]

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.

[Eric in North Texas]

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.