2003 Kohler command 20 zero turn mower

[cluelessmowerguy]

Hello everyone, Today I was mowing my yard and noticed oil spraying out of the rear. I stopped took off the back panel and everything was covered in oil. The motor has 576 hours on it. The oil only leaks then the I am moving with the blades running. Then the engine is off and sitting there is no active oil leak. I have attached a picture of where I think the oil is leaking. It is where the driveshaft connects to the pto, I believe that the seal has worn out. I would like some more information before I take the whole thing apart.

 

[geelee]

most likely is the rear oil seal came out. somewhat common with that engine. remove pto clutch and install a new seal