Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 Locke
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Mulch Pro Series MP-148, MP-160, and MP-172 Operators Manual Locke T urf Inc. 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Al abama 36467, (334) 493-1300.
CONGRA TULA TIONS Y ou have invested in the best implemen t of its type on the market today . The care you give you Locke T urf implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with it s performance and it s service life.
MP-100 T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION Introduction 2 Dealer Preparation Check List 3 Operation 10 Safety Alert Symbols 4 Transporting 10 Safety Precautions 5 IV.
INTRODUCTION More than merely devices created for mowing grass, the excellence of de- sign, construction and operation of Locke power mowers is unp aralleled.
DEALER PREP ARA TION CHECK LIST Single Deck Mulching Mower MP-100 BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The foll owing check list should be completed. Use the Operator ’ s Man- ual as a guide. 1. Assembly completed. 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. 3.
Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury.
IMPORT ANT FEDERAL LA WS AN D REGULA TIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERA TIONS. *(This section is intended to explai n in broad terms the concept and effect of the follo wing federal laws and regula- tions. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the la ws and should not be consider ed as such.
1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Locke Turf customer. Your MP-100 has been caref ully desig ned to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instru ctions for keeping your mower in top operating condition.
2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR IMPORTANT (540 RPM ONLY) The minimum required PTO horsepo wer is 15 HP for the FP-100. NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND MOWER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED TO HITCH. A. Adjust tracto r drawba r length to di mension shown in Figure 2-1.
F. Route control chain to convenient loc ation and fasten to tractor. Be sure excess slack is re- moved from the chain to avoid entanglemen t with tractor tires or other moving parts. Make sure latch locking pins are in the st ored p ositions so that latches can be released b y pulling the chain.
TIPS ON MOWING WITH A FINISHING MOWER The Locke Turf Mulch Pro is a turf maintenance mower that uses sharp blades to maintain a healthy and beautiful appearance of your turf.
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHE CK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined belo w. Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing m aintenance inspections or work. All bolts should be torqued as indicated in torqu e chart unless otherwise indicated.
4-3 SPINDLE BELT ADJUSTMENT Belt tensions should be checked ever y 40 hours to get maximum life from drive belts and best performance form the cutter. Belt tension is adjusted by increasing or de- creasing the length of the spring on the mov eable idlers.
4-6 BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE If shaft bearings or other parts require replac ement, it is recommended that a Locke T urf dealer or other quali- fied person service the blad e spin dle. If blade spindles must be disassem bled, a special wrench kit must be used to prevent damage to the assembl y.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Locke Turf supplies sa fety decals on all prod ucts manufactured. Dam- age can occur to safety decals either through ship ment, use or reconditionin g, so Locke Turf will, upon request, provide safety decals for a ny of our pr oducts in the field at no ch arge.
IMPLEMENT CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY O R DEATH, BLOCK UP O R SECURELY S UPPORT IMPLEMENT BEFORE WORKING UNDE RNEATH. PURGE ALL AI R FROM HYDRA ULIC SYSTEM BEF ORE ATTEMPTING TO R AISE OR LOWER THIS IMPLEMEN T. DO NOT USE HA ND OR SKIN T O CHECK FOR HY DRAULIC LEAKS.
T O RQUE SPECIFI CA TIONS Proper torque for American fastene rs used on Locke Turf equipme nt. Recommended Torque in Foot Pound s (Newton Meters). * WRENCH SIZE (IN.
BLADE SPINDLE DISASSEMBL Y 1. Using safety gloves , hold the lower blade and re- move the 1/2" x 1-3/4” capscrew, Belleville washer, blade and shaft washer. 2. Remove the (4) 3/8” capscrews holding the upper disc assembly to the blade carrier.
7. Using two 3/8” x 3/4" UNC threads Grade 8 capscrews, bolt the carrier wrench to the blade carrier. (Wrench Kit 50026073) (Figure 5) 8. Put the spindle in the upright position and place the blade carrier wrench in a vise and se cure it.
BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 1. Press the outer bearing in the housing until the bearing bottoms out. (Figure 8) 2. Press the lower outer bearing on the shaft until it bottom out. (Figure 9) 3. Place the outer shaft and lower bear- ing through the hub into the top outer bearing.
9. Remove the blade carrier wrench and restake the blade carrier into the notch of the outer shaft. (Figure 13) USE SAFETY EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING HAMMER AND PUNCH TO PREVENT FLYING PARTICLES FROM INJURING EYES. 10. Restake the drive sheave into the notch of the outer shaft.
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Locke T urf Inc. 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Al abama 36467, (334) 493-1300.
An important point after buying a device Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 (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 MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 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 MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172, 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 MP-148, MP-160, MP-172.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 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
