Just got it back from the dealership where it was fixed under warranty. They said it was the oil drain valve spigot where it attached to the engine. I've ran it once and so far it does seem to be not leaking anymore. I will keep monitoring the situation after every use to be sure. But for now it seems to be fixed.

I have the exact same machine with 32.hours on it. Oil leak in the same spot. I'm heading to Best Line to see what they plan to do. THanks for the video

I have the same issue. Great video it was the drain plug.

Hi, if you've searched youtube and come across my videos you'll remember I had a hustler for a few months before the dealer had to buy it back, it wouldn't cut for beans. I think the deck was warped. I'd trade for a mower that cuts with an oil leak any day :) anyways, at how many hours did you change your oil? what oil did you use? I'd wipe everything again, and run it (without mowing) for a bit. warm it up, then drive it in the driveway at full throttle for about 10-15 mins, then let it sit over night. Also place a piece of cardboard under the mower and see if you can catch any leaks on the floor, then try to back track while the oil is still clean. A few things to check would be the oil filter, the oil dipstick and where the filler neck goes into the engine, there's a bolt with an o-ring towards the bottom. the other thing to check is the oil pressure sensor, just above and to the left of the filter, do not break this part. i'd make sure the metal oil drain valve is tight where it goes into the engine, AND where you use a 10mm wrench to crack it open to drain your oil. hustler adds this metal drain piece to the kawasaki and every other hustler i've seen leaks. the other place where it could be leaking is the crank seal above the clutch. put a bright flashlight down there then put your camera phone on a video angle and make a video shining it all around to see up underneath without removing the motor. that looks like a 2021/2022 model so it's under warranty. But if it's something as snugging a bolt by all means i'd do it yourself that way it doesnt sit at the shop for months. I had several hustler videos but removed them since i no longer recommend hustler. keep the oil level correct and you'll find it eventually :)

Simple It's The O Ring On The Dip Stick we Got A Update From Kawasaki Addressing This Issue

I have the same problem. Any luck finding the leak?