Hexa Fox
Silver Member
Hey guys,
I have a Ferris IS 2100z with the above engine. To try to keep this as short as possible a few years ago I replaced the factory battery that came with my Ferris. The original battery was seven or eight years old so I just figured it was the battery. Turned out the cable from the regulator to the battery had just broken off. Replaced the cable and I have had nothing but trouble since. For about the last three seasons or so I have went through about four or maybe five batteries. It died on me today and I had to drive home and get my mobile charger and return to jump the Ferris. I came home today ready to slam my head against the wall. I would also like to think I have a decent understanding of charging systems as well. My dealer said the batteries that came with my unit are different from the factory and he could not tell me who truly manufactured it.
1.) I have checked the batteries multiple times, they read at a little over 14v.
2.) I have placed a cinder block in the seat, engaged the PTO, batteries still hold in at a little over 14v.
3.) I have tried every kind of battery.
I have tried two more expensive batteries one from NAPA and one from a local highly rated shop called Battery Mart. I think those two lasted the longest but I was lucky if they lasted the entire season. Right now I have a cheap Wal*Mart lawn and garden battery on it that I put on it new this season. Started out really strong, now needs jumped from time to time and is now killing the mower while mowing.
My Ferris does not have any type of electronic accessories that could be causing problems either. It does not even have lights. However, it did just occur to me that my ignition switch is starting to get a little loose and janky. After I start the mower I can pull the key out of it while it is in the on position. Then when I want to stop it I place the key back into it and turn it back to the off position. I try to make certain that when I turn it off the switch is all the way off so it isn't draining the battery. For the record, I have been having trouble with batteries before I had trouble with the ignition switch. I am thinking right now my premature failure could be because it is a cheaper Wal*Mart battery but I am sick of going through batteries like this on this unit.
Any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated. I would also really like it if you guys could tell me what batteries you are running in this size and if you have had luck with them? Please also let me know if you opted for the 'upgrade' of said battery. I know that a lot of the Auto Parts stores have several options of batteries to choose from, even in this size.
I have a Ferris IS 2100z with the above engine. To try to keep this as short as possible a few years ago I replaced the factory battery that came with my Ferris. The original battery was seven or eight years old so I just figured it was the battery. Turned out the cable from the regulator to the battery had just broken off. Replaced the cable and I have had nothing but trouble since. For about the last three seasons or so I have went through about four or maybe five batteries. It died on me today and I had to drive home and get my mobile charger and return to jump the Ferris. I came home today ready to slam my head against the wall. I would also like to think I have a decent understanding of charging systems as well. My dealer said the batteries that came with my unit are different from the factory and he could not tell me who truly manufactured it.
1.) I have checked the batteries multiple times, they read at a little over 14v.
2.) I have placed a cinder block in the seat, engaged the PTO, batteries still hold in at a little over 14v.
3.) I have tried every kind of battery.
I have tried two more expensive batteries one from NAPA and one from a local highly rated shop called Battery Mart. I think those two lasted the longest but I was lucky if they lasted the entire season. Right now I have a cheap Wal*Mart lawn and garden battery on it that I put on it new this season. Started out really strong, now needs jumped from time to time and is now killing the mower while mowing.
My Ferris does not have any type of electronic accessories that could be causing problems either. It does not even have lights. However, it did just occur to me that my ignition switch is starting to get a little loose and janky. After I start the mower I can pull the key out of it while it is in the on position. Then when I want to stop it I place the key back into it and turn it back to the off position. I try to make certain that when I turn it off the switch is all the way off so it isn't draining the battery. For the record, I have been having trouble with batteries before I had trouble with the ignition switch. I am thinking right now my premature failure could be because it is a cheaper Wal*Mart battery but I am sick of going through batteries like this on this unit.
Any advice or feedback would be greatly appreciated. I would also really like it if you guys could tell me what batteries you are running in this size and if you have had luck with them? Please also let me know if you opted for the 'upgrade' of said battery. I know that a lot of the Auto Parts stores have several options of batteries to choose from, even in this size.
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