Why is my brand new Troy Bilt TB130 with a Honda engine leaking oil?

I assembled the mower, added the oil as specified, checked the level, started it up, and mowed the yard. It worked well, however as I was nearing completion I noticed oil on the mower deck, on top of the filter (it was dry), the linkage, and everywhere. Why did it do this, can it be fixed, or should I return it. How do I keep it from happening a second time?

Return it. Apparently a gasket is either missing or poorly installed. It happens.

Ask to have the unit tested at the shop, and allow it to run for at least 15 minutes. Let the seller put in the correct amount of oil as well - on the off-chance that you over-filled it.

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