I have had my L275 for a year, and it always starts, and I haven't had any problems. I went to move it and when it started it was leaking hydraulic oil from the starter, a steady stream of it. I pulled the starter every thing looks ok, I took the tractor out to check the clutch, and forward and reverse gears. Everything works fine. 3pt is also working fine. When running, the sight glass is full of oil, when I shut it off it is in the safe level area. The tractor set for 3 or 4 weeks without running, but it has set for longer periods without any problems. I can find nothing in my owners about this problem.