This is beginning to look like a major job but I would like to know if anyone has replace the gas tank(plastic and leaks now) to get the seat off then access the gas tank to remove. Thanks
It's not that hard if you look at John Deere parts on your tractor you will see the finder pan comes off with a few bolts no need to take seat off (it would be lighter without seat) and that will give you full access to fuel tank, when you get tank out be sure and clean top of transaxle from all grass and dirt to help keep it cool.