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Reel and Bedknife Sharpener RS-5100 Operators Manual Locke T urf 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 your Locke T urf implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with it s performance and it s service life.
REEL & BEDKNIFE SHARPENER Operator ’ s Manual T able of Content s SECTION Dealer Preparation Check List 3 Sharpening Bedknives 20 Getting Acquainted with Your Sharpene r 4 Bedknife Grinding Angl.
INTRODUCTION More than merely devices created fo r mowing grass, the excellence of design, construction and operation of Locke power mowers is unp aral- leled.
DEALER PREP ARA TION CHECK LIST REEL and BEDKNIFE SHARPENER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The foll owing check list should be completed. Use the Operator ’ s Man- ual as a guide. 1. Assembly completed. 2. Gearbox filled with oil. 3. All fittings lubricated.
Safe ty Fi rst! Locke Turf employees are fully a ware of the need for safe operating procedures aro und all of our equipment. We hope that you will make a sincer e effort to put safety above all other prioritie s.
Important Safety Information For your safety and to help in developin g a better un- derstanding of your equipm en t, we highly recom- mended that you read the op erator’s ma nua l. Reading these sections not only prov ides valuable trai ning but also familiarizes you with helpful information and its location.
4. DO NOT ROTATE THE REEL BY GRA SPING THE BLADES WITH YOUR BA RE H AND. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOUR FINGERS OR HAND. 5. Be sure to check the clearance of the reel and/or bedkinfe before begin nin g the grinding operation. Too much “in-feed” will cause the stone to gr ag- ment or shatter.
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.
Uncrating the Sharpener Refer to Figures 2-1 and 2-2: 1. First, remove the eight (8) bolts securing he sharp- ener to the pallet. Fig. 2-1 (#1) 2. Using a fork lift, narrow the forks so they slide un- der the drain pan from the rear. Be careful to avoid hoses and electrical co mponents.
9 1 3 4 5 2 Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2.
Wiring The 5100 Sharpener THIS SHOULD BE DONE BY AN EXPERI- ENCED, LICENSED EL ECTRICIAN. Wire the sharpener to a 20 amp, 220 volt breaker equipped with a di sconnect. The elec- trical junction box is located in the upper center area inside the front panel.
Electrical Wiring Source To Front Panel Models—240 volts (Foreign) 1. Unfasten the front panel on cont rol box and s wing the do or open. 2. Locate the disconnect. It is the black pl astic switch located on the top center of the box. 3. Remove screw A and slip off the cover.
Overview— The RS 5100 is the latest dev elopment in the family of reel and bedknife sharpeners manufac- tured by Locke Turf. Incorporating the dual wheel head, which is an exclu- sive and unique feature of the Locke Turf sharpeners, we now offer a 6” diameter grinding stone for sharpe n- ing and grinding reels.
Spin Grinding NOTE When discussing spin grinding, any reference to the carriage or its associated parts me ans the reel carriage, located to the righ t as viewed for the operator’s side.
6. Manually move grinding carr iage left and right making sure there is ample clearance bet ween the stone and the end of the reel bla des. (It may be necessary to reposition the reel unit slig htl y.) When satisfied that the grinding wheel clears the reel unit at both ends, tighten the brackets.
Now attach the drive coupler from the spin motor to the reel. In most cases, town wobble extensions work w ell. Figure 3-8 Be sure the extension is as straight as possible. Ad- justing the spin motor on it s bracket may be necessary. Good alignment eliminates driv e lin e chatter.
REEL DIAMETER REV/MIN DIAL READING 4 375 10.00 5 300 7.70 6 250 6.25 7 215 5.40 8 190 4.75 9 170 4.30 10 150 3.80 RPM Setting Figure 3-11 13. Start the wheel head. PROLONGED CONTACT BETWEEN THE STONE AND REEL MA Y C AUSE THE STONE TO CHIP OR BREAK APART, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
Left The total amount of “in-f eed” can be pr e-selected from 2 to 35 teeth (0.002 to 0.035 inch), by setting the knock-off arm located directly behind the ratchet wheel. In-feeding stops automatically when the knock-off arm has rotated around and make s contact with the ratchet “pawl.
7. Starting at the end of a reel blade, carefull y move the wheel head in toward the blade. Take extreme care that the blade you are gri nding is placed firmly on the finger guide slope. At this point, do not let the grinding stone make contact with the blade.
25° AVG. 45° MAX. 10° MIN. Grinding Relief Angles on Reels Grinding the Angles Relief grinding should b e “tailored” to suit the applica- tion of the reel mower. T he angle of the grind should be sufficient to last for a full season of use before nor- mal wear completely removes all the relief.
Sharpening Bedknives 1. Install tool bar assembly on work table. Mount the bedbar with “leading edge” or “front face” of bed- knife up on the tool bar and tighten the “L” br acket clamping bolts. Figure 3-18 NOTE The two (2) location brackets can be re loc ated along the toolbar to accommodate bed bars of varying l ength.
4. The cupped grindi ng stone should not extend be- yond the guard. Adjust the wheel head vertically on the pedestal mount so the inside edge of the cupped grinding stone is slightl y below the top edge of the bedknife. This will insure an ev en wear pattern on the grinding face of the stone.
Grinding Relief Angles on Bedknives A shallow relief angle of 10 de grees to 15 degrees would more than likely last o n golf cours e fairway turf for and entire season (3 to 6 months) but on l y a week or two on a sod farm. A steep angle, on the other hand, ma y last t wo sea- sons on golf course fairway turf and only half a season on a sod farm.
To achieve a 5 degree angle on the bedknife, rotate the bracket to the 5 degree reference mark. Figure 3- 28, arrow C. Refer to Figure 3-29 and 3-30: The front face should be ground at an angl e which insures the first contact with grass blades is made b y the cutting edge.
SECTION 4—MAINTENA NCE & LUBRI CA TION Clean-Up 1. After use, wash the unit with its own water supply which should have an anti-rust additive. T he res- ervoir holds approximatel y three gallons of clear water and recommended amounts of anti-rust ad- ditive.
3. Clean the water reservoir and screens after a p- proximately 60 to 70 units of work. To remove the water reservoir: A. Disconnect the power supply. B. Remove the rear cover from the machine. C. Pull the drain hose out of the lid. D. Slide the tank out.
SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Electric motors won’t start Master button “ o ff” position T wist master button clockwise.
Frequently Asked Questions SAFETY SHIELDS ARE INSTALLED FOR YOUR PROTECTION. 1. Why does the sharpener ha ve safety shields? Grinding stones frequently chip or even shatter, inju ring the oper ator of an unshielded sha r pen er.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Locke Turf supplies safety decals on all prod ucts manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or recondit ioning, Locke Turf will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge.
T ORQUE SPECIFICA TIONS Proper torque for American fastene rs used on Locke Turf equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pound s (Newton Meters). * WRENCH SIZE (mm) “A” BOLT DIA. (mm) “B” AST M 4.6 AST M 8.8 AS TM 9.8 AST M 10.9 8 5 1.8 (2.4) 5.
Locke T urf 307 Highway 52E Opp, Al abama 36467 (334) 493-1300.
An important point after buying a device Locke RS-5100 (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 RS-5100 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 RS-5100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Locke RS-5100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Locke RS-5100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Locke RS-5100, 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 RS-5100.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Locke RS-5100. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Locke RS-5100 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
