John Deere LX277 leaking oil

Brian Dan · May 3, 2014

I have a John Deere LX277. Oil is leaking from the transmission at the break control shaft. I cleaned the transmission and know where the leak is. Can i lay the Mower on its side. I think I can split the case and install new seals for the shaft. Has anyone done this and how big of a mess is this?
Thanks
Brian

rrobert · May 3, 2014

How much oil?
It is possible to pry seals out and replace without opening transmission case.

Sectional view has ok diagrams for reference.
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T.R.K. · May 4, 2014

As far as laying it on its' side, you can probably do that if you remove the air filter and the battery. Remove the battery so it doesn't leak acid and remove the air filter so it won't get soaked with fuel or oil.

It probably will leak oil or gas though.

If it was me, I would just remove the transaxle, fix it and reinstall it. On most mowers its usually just a belt, 2 control links, and about 6 bolts that hold it on.

John Deere LX277 leaking oil

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