Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GT-126 Locke
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Golf and T urf Series GT -126 and GT -122 Operator ’ s Manual 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alab ama, 36467, (334) 493-1300 Locke T urf.
CONGRA TULA TIONS Y ou have invested in the best implemen t of its type on the market today . The care you give your Locke T urf implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with it s performance and it s service life.
SECTION Introduction …………………………....2 Warranty ………………………………...3 Safety Important Safety Information …………..4 Training …………………………………..4 Preparation …………………………….
INTRODUCTION More than merely devices created for mowing gr ass, the excelle nce of design, construction and op- eration of Locke power mowers is unp aralleled.
LOCKE MOWER 2 Y ear Limited W arranty WARRANTY PERIOD AND COVERAGE A. Locke Turf, Inc. warrants to the origin al purchaser, and to subsequent owners, that the registered Locke Mower will be free from defects in material s an d workmanship for a perio d of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original owner.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIO N This Safety Alert Symbol means: ATTENTION! BECOME A LERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety mes- sages in manuals and on equipment safet y signs. To avoid possible injury or deat h, follow the equipment and manual’s safety instructions.
The space between the bottom of the bed knife (a) is slightly gr eater than that of the front edge (b) by 2 - 3 degrees. See diagram above. HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTME NTS The GT Series is engineered and d esi gned to offer the most accurate adjustme nts to produce pristine cutting.
STARTING THE ENGINE Check to see that the oil in the crankcase is at the proper level and th ere is fuel in the t ank. Make sure that the tractor clutch leve r, on the right handlebar, and the reel clutch lever, on the left handlebar, ar e released before attempting to start the engine.
LUBRICATION There are 4 pressure lubrication po ints on the mower. All are zerk type grease fittings. Use a qualit y light grease at these points. T he bronze clutch collars each have a grease fitting. These ar e located at the front of the tractor on the left and right sides underneath the main guard.
REEL BEDKNIFE Whenever the bedknife is rep lac ed it is essential that the reel and blade be ground or lapped to alignment. REEL TO BEDKNIFE ADJUST MENT The cutting reel is mounted on sea led ball bearings. These bearings are carried i n brackets hinged to the reel side plates.
RESHARPENING REELS For maximum performance and to achieve the finest cut, reels should be reground wit h a relief. For best results, the “land” area sho uld be no wider than 1/64” to begin the se ason. (See figure below) Modern reel grin ders are capable of pro - ducing a relief, finishing off the cylinder with a light spin grind.
Locke T urf 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alab ama, 36467, (334) 493-1300.
An important point after buying a device Locke GT-126 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Locke GT-126 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Locke GT-126 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Locke GT-126 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Locke GT-126 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Locke GT-126, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Locke GT-126.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Locke GT-126. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Locke GT-126 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
