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Comment on Ferris Mower Prices by Karen L. Armstrong

Karen L. Armstrong — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:28:43 +0000

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Comment on Mowers, Parts & Accessories by joubess

joubess — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:35:38 +0000

I’m not that technically adept. Anyone else out there have answers to these questions?

I would recommend teaching your daughter about adding and changing oil or keep her away from your mower in the future.

Comment on Mowers, Parts & Accessories by Paul Nordan

Paul Nordan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:14:05 +0000

While I was away this summer my daughter ran my ferris 23hp kawasaki 60 out of oil. I now need to replace the engine.
1. how do I remove the electric clutch from the shaft?
2. Can I replace with a 25hp?
3. Can I use either a Kawasaki or Kohler?

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homebizfan — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:59:26 +0000

What is the best model of Ferris mower to purchase?

Comment on Ferris Mowers Belts by David Fake

David Fake — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:59:47 +0000

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Comment on Ferris Mower Prices by joubess

joubess — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:05:33 +0000

Wow Edd, I’m really sorry to hear this and glad for you comment. This site is just as much about the bad points of Ferris mowers as the good points. I hope to educate my readers. I’m not loyal to any manufacturer. I write other sites about others brands.

So far, from comments and talking with local professionals, I’m finding that Scag is heading toward the top of mower brands, but not way ahead of them. There are many good brands out there. I haven’t seen a Ferris mower in the last few years that I’ve been doing unscientific surveys of just looking around when I’m out driving. I see a lot of other brands, mostly Scag, but I haven’t seen a Ferris in at least a few years.

I would call back the manufacturer and speak to a manager and refuse to be put off until you get some answers and some help. Sometimes phone support will just say no and if you don’t insist, you go away and save them work. They get paid whether you get help or not. Also, contact your sales person and discuss your problem with them and be polite but very firm. Make sure you mention you will be switching brands if this is how Ferris services its customers. In this economy, they need to be responsive.

Please let me know if you get anywhere with them and what they help you with and don’t help you with by leaving another comment here. I and my readers would be very curious to know. A commercial mower is a huge purchase. We don’t make them lightly and we will not be loyal to brands that leave us in the tall weeds.

Sherri

Comment on Ferris Mower Prices by Edd S Blackerby

Edd S Blackerby — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:14:23 +0000

Very disappointed with Ferris. I have a3000 with 700 hours and have experienced a catastrophic failur of the left drive system. I verified that there is no listed maintenance and dealer,factory and distributor rep indicate that it is not surprising. I have used other manufactures in the 40 years I have been in business and never had this level of failure. The factory has declined to offer any help. I pointed out that this is less than 1 years use if running 30 plus hours a week in commercial operation. I have purchased 3 DD walkbehinds and have two 3000 IS. I am questioning the wisdom of using Ferris as a 1st choice for business.

Comment on Mowers, Parts & Accessories by joubess

joubess — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:36:07 +0000

Markos,

I also recommend locating a manual. Look on the Ferris website and search for your model #’s manual. Click on Tech Support>Operators & Parts Manuals. They charge $5-$6 per manual. If that doesn’t work, try eBay and Amazon. There are 17 manuals on eBay. I’d check the Ferris site first to get exactly the right manual by model number.

I don’t have a manual for your mower either and I’m not sure about fluid weight or type. The info may also be on the website.

There are a lot of discs inside of transmissions. Without looking at it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t be able to tell if that’s the problem.

I recommend finishing the trans fluid change first and see if that fixes it.

I’m not a mechanic, just a user, and I have somebody who will look at my machine locally and doesn’t charge me a fortune to do it.

Comment on Mowers, Parts & Accessories by markos

markos — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:20:03 +0000

Thanks for reply, I was able to pull of the top cover, everything looked good, There were two disc type size of a nickle with rubber rings around it. Do you thing these could cause this problem. Is there differant type of hyro fluid to use and what weight should I use? I have no manual.

Comment on Mowers, Parts & Accessories by joubess

joubess — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:43:38 +0000

Hi Markos,

First thing I would try is flush and change the transmission fluid. If that doesn’t help, you’ll need a transmission repair or replacement.

Do you have a local lawn mower shop that repairs commercial machines? They would be cheaper than a Ferris dealer. I would also check car transmission shops to see if they will work on a mower transmission and how much they might charge compared to a commercial mower shop.

Ask around and search on eBay for used mowers of the same or similar model as yours that are being sold off in pieces and see if you can get a working transmission out of a wrecked mower or one that is dead for a non-transmission reason.

Sometimes a junk transmission is in perfectly working order and will only cost you $100 bucks from a junk yard or scrap metal recycler.

Good luck, transmission repair can cost an arm and a leg.
joubess