Ferris Hydraulic Tank Leaking

I've had the same problem the seal design that they have is for their production assembly and not for customer satisfaction and where they mounted it on the IS1500 is right over the battery and will destroy it over time, there should be a recall with them footing the bill for a new design fitting on the tank. what size is the bottom hose ID ?
 
JB Weld is your friend. They make a plastic formula that will fix you right up. Degrease and scuff the area up first.

slomo
 
I just replaced the grommet on mine for the 3rd time. It leaked some oil out overnight! The mower is probably at least 12 years old but only 354 hours on it. The bottom of the tank is so flimsy that any pressure from the hose distorts the fitting. Does anyone know if a new tank is any thicker? I tried zip tying the supply line to help straighten it out without binding but obviously that didn’t work.
 
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Craw_Gator said:
A few pics. You can see the thin plastic of the tank on the bottom where it flexed out of shape
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Is that the factory hose and clamp? Looks like garden hose and an automotive worm drive on her. What I am getting at is the hose looks fairly stiff. Any vibes will transfer to that orange seal. And that industrious 90 degree hose barb fitting........

slomo
 
slomo said:
Is that the factory hose and clamp? Looks like garden hose and an automotive worm drive on her. What I am getting at is the hose looks fairly stiff. Any vibes will transfer to that orange seal. And that industrious 90 degree hose barb fitting........

slomo
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Had the same issue on my new Ferris Procut S 61. Always garaged and maintained well. Started leaking after 150 hours or so. Really poor design for a pricey mower! Thought about threading up a replacement bulkhead fitting but couldn’t come up with a good setup. I went with Slomo’s suggestion. Pulled the tank, pulled the grommet, degreased everything and put a small bead of JB Weld two-part epoxy for plastic around the grommet and reinstalled it. Works great! Thanks, Slomo!
 
slomo said:
Is that the factory hose and clamp? Looks like garden hose and an automotive worm drive on her. What I am getting at is the hose looks fairly stiff. Any vibes will transfer to that orange seal. And that industrious 90 degree hose barb fitting........

slomo
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Yep that is the factory hose based on what I have seen on others. The hose is fairly stiff. The worm drive clamps I have no idea if original. I ordered a new grommet. reinstalled it and have used a few zip ties to contort the hose into a way that doesn't but as much pressure on the tank and grommet. So far it is working. I have an extra grommet and if it leaks again I may try the JB weld route.
 
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