A walk through of the maintenance required on the Ferris FW 15 32'' Hydro mower.
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@BillyGoatLawnService4 жыл бұрын
Always look forward watching your FW15 videos. Maintenance tip, purchase the oil drain hose kit (5601233). You can drain the oil super fast with no mess.
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that 👍
@curtlizzi31673 жыл бұрын
That drain kit is $35! Should be a cheaper way to achieve the same solution?!?
@nuttermudder46302 жыл бұрын
@@curtlizzi3167 I just use an extractor, it's only a litre of oil to suck out
@JsCrazyCutzLLC4 жыл бұрын
Good tip on elevating the rear tires and leaning the back for deck maintenance 👍
@cameronnixon67092 ай бұрын
Hey Man, love the FW15 content. I am only a homeowner, but I take care of two properties, and have always enjoyed yardwork. I just got a Ferris fw15 as a machine that I hope will last me many years. So far I love it and marvel at how well it is built. After watching your videos, I appreciate how clean you keep your equipment, and I would like to do the same. What’s your process for keeping your equipment as clean as you do? Could you make a video on that?
@HandyGuy20162 ай бұрын
The number one thing is blowing everything off at the end of the day and storing it in inside. That's my not so secret, secret.
@69texaseyes3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine new for a great price. Have to remember let it do the work. Several time i kept trying to push it, not being used to a self propelled mower. Does well on my hilly lawn. 3/4 of an acre took about 1 hour with the slopes. Built to last a lifetime.
@mct88883 жыл бұрын
Can I ask how much you got it for? I'm working with a dealer on a quote now. Thanks!
@iiiStUNA94 жыл бұрын
Love seeing this mower.
@donalddavis33084 жыл бұрын
Great video. Mine has 156 hours and loving it. I have 5 acres and use the FW 15 on about an acre, use Kubota ZD 331 on the rest. I put a light film of oil on the drive chain.
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
Just curious, how long does it take to mow an acre?
@donalddavis33084 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 I have a lot of trees and driveway curbing. Takes about 3 hours, but at 75 years old I'm not moving as fast as a younger man. Good exercise.
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
@@donalddavis3308 I respect that sir.
@thekingscourtyardlawncares93244 жыл бұрын
That looks awesome good explanation
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@firstname62084 жыл бұрын
I was told by my dealer when I picked up mine- most all Honda's have a float bowl carb- you need to shut off the gas on the carb so it doesn't fill the crankcase while it is bouncing around in your trailer. keep that chain lubed. raise the rear, spin the chain as you spray the sides of the chain. I use a vacuum canister (purchased at harbor freight, holds 10 qts). to remove the oil- no need to even bother with that oil drain plug. biggest complaint is that puny gas tank. they built a package to fit dimensions, not run time. an engine that size deserves an oil filter. (again built to spec dimensions). best damn commercial push mower ever built. imho.
@donalddavis33084 жыл бұрын
I have never been able to find a cut off valve, am I missing something or has the valve been added to newer models?
@firstname62084 жыл бұрын
@@donalddavis3308 should be on the carb right below the choke on some models. follow the fuel line into the carb. typically a black handle. it pivots-- not a pull handle.
@donalddavis33084 жыл бұрын
@@firstname6208 I found it, thanks.
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
I have never shut the fuel off on mine, but good tip.
@logansimpson3054 жыл бұрын
Great video
@mgp-bct77232 жыл бұрын
I order Amsoil 10w30 Full synthetic , For a house less than a half acre you just do it before restoring for the winter 🥶 oil , filter and spark ⚡️ plug :) that’s what I’m going to do :)
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Sounds good
@thadtwietmeyer394 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the video..
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
Definitely 👍
@ericgebhart57754 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Does it do good in wet grass with mulch kit installed. Anything you don’t like about the mower. Been looking at these for awhile now. Thank you. Eric.
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
Wet grass is not ideal mowing conditions, but we all have to do it sometimes. That being said, the deck will have to be cleaned out more often in wet grass. Other than that, nothing I don't like.
@tonyslawncare4 жыл бұрын
Your the man
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother
@diegomojica5876 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking to order oil filter and spark plug what anyone know the part number from Amazon
@donriley15613 жыл бұрын
Have you found a good source for replacement air filter. I ordered one from Amazon but what I ordered was wrong. I can’t seem to find anything on a complete filter with outer foam together that resembles the one that came with the unit. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I have not replaced mine yet, but I plan on going through my dealer when the time comes.
@ericgebhart57754 жыл бұрын
Thank u
@bikes77774 жыл бұрын
Any tips on belt maintenance on this machine? We just bought one used and I'm wanting to be sure the belts are solid.
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
They are maintenance free other than keeping debris cleaned out.
@lakemarine4843 жыл бұрын
I have to choke my FW15 to restart even though I have been running it for an hour. I also added the Drainzit hose otherwise it was a mess! A hose should have been factory like my Gravely had. Anyone know if they are going to have or know where I can get an aftermarket larger gas tank? A half gallon tank on a mower like this is an engineered flaw.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I agree on the gas tank and the drain hose. Mine is the same on starting, as I understand it the gas does not sit in the carb when it's not running.
@lakemarine4843 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 Thanks for that info on the carb!
@clee43573 ай бұрын
How much oil does it take
@firstname62083 жыл бұрын
Bud, I see on this vid you don't have the updated front end. Complete New design forks. Reinforced and triangular braces prevents the king pins from tipping or moving. Warranty.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
That is correct. I have not had any issues with mine, and I have spoken with my dealer and can have it updated if I want to. I'm probably not going to have it updated unless I have an issue.
@todddweiner80702 жыл бұрын
Hey When I bought the Fw 15 new the idle runs back and forth high and low but runs fine when cutting Is that your experience with your machine? Sort of like the engine does on a tiller or something The dealer said that was normal
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Mine does that a little bit when I first start it. Try adjusting your choke lever just a little bit and see if it evens out
@todddweiner80702 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 thank you for the tip
@Axel-tk3tk5 ай бұрын
Ever had to replace the bearings on the drive wheels or the axle assembly?
@HandyGuy20165 ай бұрын
Negative
@barryllyon39302 жыл бұрын
You ever have to change hydro fluid? How about your deck belt ? Ever have adjust it ? Had to take mine back to dealer today had to tighten it . No dip stick for hydro fluid
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
I will check the manual, but I believe it is a sealed Hydro case. I have not had to adjust or replace any belts yet.
@barryllyon39302 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 I looked online says it’s maintenance free hard to believe you never need to change the fluid
@HandyGuy20162 жыл бұрын
Ok, that is what I was thinking. Should last a long time.
@allisong50093 жыл бұрын
Hey, I just got a brand new few-15 it started to cut my front lawn then won’t start to cut the back.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Check the gas level, gas shutoff, and choke.
@allisong50093 жыл бұрын
Thanx
@allisong50093 жыл бұрын
Spark plug burnt out somehow was not getting ignited
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
@@allisong5009 that sucks. Just a bad plug I'm guessing?
@allisong50093 жыл бұрын
@@HandyGuy2016 Ye pretty much and one off but I came to ask you because I made this buying decision based on your videos 😅
@JeffreyCoumbe3 жыл бұрын
Why a 32 mower like this and not a stander? I might prefer a 32 belt with a sulkee??
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Big price difference, weight difference, and trailer space. I had a belt drive 36" and I don't want one again.
@Mike21cowboys3 жыл бұрын
Do you ever have to service the hydrostatic system?
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
Nope, it's sealed.
@6538970 Жыл бұрын
Explain to me why their is no oil filter?
@HandyGuy2016 Жыл бұрын
Engines this size usually don't have one.
@njmtbiker4 жыл бұрын
I read a few reviews on the FW15 that they witnessed uneven or stepped cutting with it? I guess what they’re saying is that maybe they think one blade is lower than the other? Have you witnessed any uneven cutting with yours?
@HandyGuy20164 жыл бұрын
No uneven cutting with mine. First time I have heard of that issue.
@donalddavis33084 жыл бұрын
Never had that problem.
@njmtbiker4 жыл бұрын
HandyGuy 2016 that’s reassuring to hear
@njmtbiker4 жыл бұрын
Donald Davis this is good to know thank you
@69texaseyes3 жыл бұрын
Cut with mine for first time today. .75 acres will slopes. Clean an even cut.
@someparts3 жыл бұрын
No hour meter on a machine of this cost is poor design. To have an hour maintenance schedule and no meter is just plain dumb.
@HandyGuy20163 жыл бұрын
I agree
@lakemarine484 Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you have never had to adjust or replace the belts on the FW15. What a poor design!