That's crazy, my dad's zero turn, (john Deere), the frame broke off in the exact same place! I had to weld it back together. You're right, these companys used to put out some good products. Now day, like you said, they're all made of paper anymore. ridiculous. I have a Husky Lawn Tractor,(still just a riding mower), leaking oil all over the place. Especially now since we are in a Super Heat advisory every day, about 45 mins of mowing the smoke starts rolling and the engine starts to cough and I barely made it back to the shop. My leak looks like its coming from under the filter. I changed the oil and filter and all looked good. My next guess is the seal around the down-shaft, I don't know yet.
I have the same problem with a similar Husqvarna and leakage of oil in the same locations that you pointed to and with the arrow in your video. Did you give it a good shove off the cliff or did you separate the 2 halves and replace the seal? I didn’t delve into it that far bro, what I did do was replace the valve gaskets, and that did not solve my problem because there is still oil leakage bubbling from the exhaust pipe bolts.
@@eagleseyes3 I did finally remove the engine and split the halves. I used high temp red sealant. Piece of cake once the engine is on the bench. Getting it out was the hassle. About 3.5 hrs all in.
I purchased my Husqvarna YTH 22V46 in March 2015 for $1519. In the FALL of 2020, the entire gasket came out during an oil change and all the oil poured out over the frame and onto my shop floor. I paid a nearby dealer $248 to fix it. He claimed it would never leak again and this was a common problem. Today, almost 4 years later, I noticed oil leakage when I backed my mower out. A closer inspection revealed the same problem. They were supposed to use a gasket on the fix. Absolutely terrible. Today this mower costs $2699. My guess is the mating surfaces of the seam are not flat. Not sure what route to take just like your video. The clift looks pretty good.
@@haroldjohnson4276 I hear ya! I finally took the engine off the mower a few days ago and tore it down. (3 Hr. job) I tried a high heat permatex gasket sealer. So far, so good. It felt so good to wipe down and clean that engine deck! Cleaned underneath as well...caked oil and dirt. A lot of high priced junk out there....Thank you for watching!
@@fixeverything4u I have a 2005 John Deere 150 with the same motor but no problems. It's the original JD not the cheap version they make today. My neighbor also has a Kabuta Zero Turn with the same motor. They use this motor for a lot of applications. Tomorrow I'm going to try and pinpoint the leak.
@@haroldjohnson4276 I'm sure you'll find it. That engine is heavy! Have a nice bench or work surface ready before you lift it out of your mower! I used 2 sawhorses and a piece of scrap plywood just outside my shed.
Guess why it's leaking? When the dealer installed the gasket he did not tighten the bolts. Needs a new seal now. Looks like they used form-a-gasket and it held for a little while. Have a Happy 4th and make us some more good videos. And if you want something done right, always do it yourself!
Kohler engines love to leak oil! In your case, that area is not under pressure, so the oil is just getting spashed out. Not a big deal. You should check the oil every time you use the mower anyway, so just live with it. I am working on one where the cheap yellow plastic oil drain valve has vibrated loose at the block. The oil leak from that is constant. But it is a bugger to get a wrench on it, with the motor in the tractor. Don't really want to have to pull it out just to snug up a fitting. Arrrgh!
@@bobmcl2406 I understand that completely! I was just saying that to another commenter that I actually pulled the entire engine off last week and resealed the sump and took that stupid oddball drain plug out completely, cleaned it and slathered it with high temperature sealer and really cranked it down so it will not move now. What a great spot for an oil drain plug, very bottom of engine resting flat on the base of the engine platform! Not!
I think mine is coming from the drain valve too if that's what it's called. It's not the drain plug itself that you screw off to change the oil so it looks to be the valve that screws to the block. If it's that is it a matter of removing it and putting on a new gasket?
I think mine is coming from the drain valve too if that's what it's called. It's not the drain plug itself that you screw off to change the oil so it looks to be the valve that screws to the block. If it's that is it a matter of removing it and putting on a new gasket?
A vote to live with it! Thank you! My meter reads around 717 Hrs. That's like mowing non-stop for about 30 days!! I know, right, it does take a toll. I mow 1.01 acres every 4-6 days 7 months a year....Thank you for your vote and for watching! 😊
That's crazy, my dad's zero turn, (john Deere), the frame broke off in the exact same place! I had to weld it back together. You're right, these
companys used to put out some good products. Now day, like you said, they're all made of paper anymore. ridiculous. I have a Husky Lawn Tractor,(still just a riding mower), leaking oil all over the place. Especially now since we are in a Super Heat advisory every day, about 45 mins of mowing the smoke starts rolling and the engine starts to cough and I barely made it back to the shop. My leak looks like its coming from under the filter. I changed the oil and filter and all looked good. My next guess is the seal around the down-shaft, I don't know yet.
Spot on! It's as if there is no pride in manufacturing....sad. Thank you for the input...keep me posted on the issue and how you resolved it!
You’re right. Good names in the past. They’re all junk and throw away now
Noticed oil spillage on mine…yht2246. Oil filter vibrates loose a bit
No surprise, very similar build quality. Try a non-oem filter. See if it stays put.
I have 670 hours on my Husqvarna lgt2554. I keep it tuned up, but it is really leaking oil now. Maybe from a couple spots, I'm not sure. Thanks, John
650 hours on mine runs well , same issues with oil leaking , have done numerous patching on the frame.
I have the same problem with a similar Husqvarna and leakage of oil in the same locations that you pointed to and with the arrow in your video. Did you give it a good shove off the cliff or did you separate the 2 halves and replace the seal? I didn’t delve into it that far bro, what I did do was replace the valve gaskets, and that did not solve my problem because there is still oil leakage bubbling from the exhaust pipe bolts.
@@eagleseyes3 I did finally remove the engine and split the halves. I used high temp red sealant. Piece of cake once the engine is on the bench. Getting it out was the hassle. About 3.5 hrs all in.
I purchased my Husqvarna YTH 22V46 in March 2015 for $1519. In the FALL of 2020, the entire gasket came out during an oil change and all the oil poured out over the frame and onto my shop floor. I paid a nearby dealer $248 to fix it. He claimed it would never leak again and this was a common problem. Today, almost 4 years later, I noticed oil leakage when I backed my mower out. A closer inspection revealed the same problem. They were supposed to use a gasket on the fix. Absolutely terrible. Today this mower costs $2699. My guess is the mating surfaces of the seam are not flat. Not sure what route to take just like your video. The clift looks pretty good.
@@haroldjohnson4276 I hear ya! I finally took the engine off the mower a few days ago and tore it down. (3 Hr. job) I tried a high heat permatex gasket sealer. So far, so good. It felt so good to wipe down and clean that engine deck! Cleaned underneath as well...caked oil and dirt. A lot of high priced junk out there....Thank you for watching!
@@fixeverything4u I have a 2005 John Deere 150 with the same motor but no problems. It's the original JD not the cheap version they make today. My neighbor also has a Kabuta Zero Turn with the same motor. They use this motor for a lot of applications.
Tomorrow I'm going to try and pinpoint the leak.
@@haroldjohnson4276 I'm sure you'll find it. That engine is heavy! Have a nice bench or work surface ready before you lift it out of your mower! I used 2 sawhorses and a piece of scrap plywood just outside my shed.
Guess why it's leaking? When the dealer installed the gasket he did not tighten the bolts. Needs a new seal now. Looks like they used form-a-gasket and it held for a little while.
Have a Happy 4th and make us some more good videos. And if you want something done right, always do it yourself!
@@haroldjohnson4276 I hear that tightening bolts is crucial to keeping both halves of the engine together! 🤣
Put needle roller bearings in the front axle to make it steer like it has power steering.
Never thought of that, steering is tough because of a bent spindle as it is. That's my next fix. Thank you for the idea!
I just did this last week. You're right, smooth steering!!
Kohler engines love to leak oil! In your case, that area is not under pressure, so the oil is just getting spashed out. Not a big deal. You should check the oil every time you use the mower anyway, so just live with it. I am working on one where the cheap yellow plastic oil drain valve has vibrated loose at the block. The oil leak from that is constant. But it is a bugger to get a wrench on it, with the motor in the tractor. Don't really want to have to pull it out just to snug up a fitting. Arrrgh!
@@bobmcl2406 I understand that completely! I was just saying that to another commenter that I actually pulled the entire engine off last week and resealed the sump and took that stupid oddball drain plug out completely, cleaned it and slathered it with high temperature sealer and really cranked it down so it will not move now. What a great spot for an oil drain plug, very bottom of engine resting flat on the base of the engine platform! Not!
@@fixeverything4uI just noticed this myself. Will get to it in a month when I come back to my cabin. I just bought this damn thing. I’m pissed.
I think mine is coming from the drain valve too if that's what it's called. It's not the drain plug itself that you screw off to change the oil so it looks to be the valve that screws to the block. If it's that is it a matter of removing it and putting on a new gasket?
I think mine is coming from the drain valve too if that's what it's called. It's not the drain plug itself that you screw off to change the oil so it looks to be the valve that screws to the block. If it's that is it a matter of removing it and putting on a new gasket?
😮😢 You made a good decision. Only problem new mowers all have problems and are around 4 to 5 thousands bucks. Ask me how I know. Ha Ha. 😢
I know, overpriced stamped crap!
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😂 leave it I wish my LGT 2654
Was that clean countless acres of hard mowing it leaks some but 480 hrs does it.
A vote to live with it! Thank you! My meter reads around 717 Hrs. That's like mowing non-stop for about 30 days!! I know, right, it does take a toll. I mow 1.01 acres every 4-6 days 7 months a year....Thank you for your vote and for watching! 😊
just check the oil every time like you should anyway , and wipe it off and add if you need too and just mow away with it .
Agreed! Thank you for the feedback and for watching!
replace the sump gasket its not only easy it only takes about 1.5 hours easy peasy
I really should. I wish I had a mower lift, it would make things much easier...
If it's not leaking, that means it's empty.
Great point! Thanks for watching 😊