new member Leaking trans
 

Good afternoon people,
I just joined the forum and own a 2012 GTX 2100 which i bought new in 2013.
It now has 425 hrs. and runs good.
I do change engine oil and filter at least once a season blade get sharpened twice a year along with cleaning the deck as much.
Changed hydro fluid and filter this summer and noticed that there was a lot of caked up dirt/oil on the trans. around the filter.
While changing the hydro fluid I noticed a piece of black RTV squeezed out between the the 2 cast iron case halves and just knocked it off now I get a good size leak ( which from what I see is the seam leaking) will go through about 6 ozs. just sitting.
Which leads me to the question, Is it worth dropping the axle and splitting the case or send it to the dealer and let them do it.
I do not have any hydraulic knowledge so that's against me.
Thanks for letting me join and look forward forward to chatting.
Regards,
Bob