[Toolbox91]

Just picked up a 1711 with 44" deck and plow bade yesterday. I bought it understanding that there was a slight oil leak. It dripped a little when running. Figured I would use it to finish out this year and look into fixing it over the winter. Well I hooked up the deck and ran it for maybe 20 minutes. Checked the oil and it was low. Filled it back up, mowed a little longer. Low again. Now under the engine is drenched and it has gotten on the belt.

I love this little tractor and have no problem putting some elbow grease into it. It has the kt17 series 2 engine and I have read about the issues these engines have in hills. Half of my property is a hill. Should I attempt to fix the oil leak or just look for a different engine? My main question is what engines will work in this tractor? Oh and it's a hydrostatic model if that matters.