Mulch Pro Series MP-148, MP-160, and MP-172 Operators Manual Locke Turf Inc.
CONGRATULATIONS You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today. The care you give you Locke Turf implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of you new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Locke Turf will be glad to provide you with a new copy.
MP-100 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION Introduction Dealer Preparation Check List Safety Alert Symbols Safety Precautions Federal Laws and Regulations I. INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION Introduction Description II. PREPARATION FOR USE Attaching To Tractor III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Cutting Height Adjustment 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 Operation Transporting IV.
INTRODUCTION More than merely devices created for mowing grass, the excellence of design, construction and operation of Locke power mowers is unparalleled. Introduced in 1928, tested and proven, Locke power mowers may be considered, in terms of today’s technology, the ultimate response to the need for the highest degree of quality lawn care.
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST Single Deck Mulching Mower MP-100 BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. 1. Assembly completed. 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. 3. All fittings lubricated. 4. All shields in place and in good condition. 5. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart. 6. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.) 7. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds) 8.
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. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT 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.
IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such.) U.S.
SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION 1-2 DESCRIPTION We are pleased to have you as a Locke Turf customer. Your MP-100 has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your mower in top operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it.
SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE Before operation, service all locations outlined in Section 4-2 “Lubrication” and remove transport lock pins from mower decks as shown in Figure 3-4. Unpin inside wing tires and reposition into a trailing position and re-pin in place. Break in the mower in a static condition at half throttle for 30 minutes. Inspect all belts for proper tension; check gearboxes for proper oil levels and check to make sure blade spindles are not overheating.
F. Route control chain to convenient location and fasten to tractor. Be sure excess slack is removed from the chain to avoid entanglement with tractor tires or other moving parts. Make sure latch locking pins are in the stored positions so that latches can be released by pulling the chain. (Refer to Figures 3-3 and 3-4) G. Attach driveline to tractor. Pull on each driveline section to be sure that yoke locks into place. H. Securely attach safety chain to tractor.
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. To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your Finish Pro the tips listed below should be followed: Mow often – In general, mulching operations require more frequent mowing than would conventional mowing procedures.
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST 4-2 LUBRICATIONS NOTE Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. All bolts should be torqued as indicated in torque chart unless otherwise indicated. The multi-purpose grease referenced in this section is a NLGI Grade 2 type grease. Figure 4-2 shows the necessary position for servicing wing drivelines.
4-3 SPINDLE BELT ADJUSTMENT Belt tensions should be checked every 40 hours to get maximum life from drive belts and best performance form the cutter. Belt tension is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the length of the spring on the moveable idlers. For proper belt tension on the mower, the spring lengths should be set at 2-7/8”. To adjust the spring length, loosen or tighten the 1/2" hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod until the correct spring length is reached. 4-4 SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT 1.
4-6 BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE If shaft bearings or other parts require replacement, it is recommended that a Locke Turf dealer or other qualified person service the blade spindle. If blade spindles must be disassembled, a special wrench kit must be used to prevent damage to the assembly. This Wrench Kit (Part Number 50026073), including a sheave wrench, carrier wrench and complete instructions, is available form Locke Turf. (Figure 4-6) Refer to “Blade Spindle Service” at the rear of this manual.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Locke Turf supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, so Locke Turf will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Locke Turf dealer for more information. WARNING 94878 ALL AIR MUST BE PURGED FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER THIS MACHINE.
DECALS CONTINUED WARNING IMPLEMENT CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, BLOCK UP OR SECURELY SUPPORT IMPLEMENT BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH. PURGE ALL AIR FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER THIS IMPLEMENT. DO NOT USE HAND OR SKIN TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS. USE CARDBOARD OR WOOD. DO NOT USE HAND OR SKIN TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS. USE CARDBOARD OR WOOD. HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAKS CAN PENETRATE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY AND GANGRENE.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper torque for American fasteners used on Locke Turf equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters). * AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings WRENCH SIZE (IN.) “A” BOLT DIAMETER (IN.
LOCKE TURF BLADE SPINDLE SERVICE BLADE SPINDLE DISASSEMBLY Figure 2 1. Using safety gloves, hold the lower blade and remove the 1/2" x 1-3/4” capscrew, Belleville washer, blade and shaft washer. Shaft Bushing 2. Remove the (4) 3/8” capscrews holding the upper disc assembly to the blade carrier. Lift the disc assembly and shaft bushing off the spindle shaft. 3. Support the spindle housing in a press with the blade carrier turned up. Press the inner shaft top bearing and upper sheave out.
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 secure it. (Figure 5) Figure 5 Blade Carrier Wrench THE CARRIER WRENCH AND SHEAVE WRENCH REFERRED TO IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONTAINED IN WRENCH KIT 50026073. 9.
BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 1. Press the outer bearing in the housing until the bearing bottoms out. (Figure 8) Figure 8 Top Outer Bearing Housing 2. Press the lower outer bearing on the shaft until it bottom out. (Figure 9) Figure 9 3. Place the outer shaft and lower bearing through the hub into the top outer bearing. Press together until both outer bearing races bottom out on housing and shaft. (Figure 10) Shaft Lower Outer Bearing Figure 10 4. Press the inner bearing into the top of the outer shaft.
9. Remove the blade carrier wrench and restake the blade carrier into the notch of the outer shaft. (Figure 13) Figure 13 CAUTION 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. (Figure 13) Figure 14 Inner Shaft Bottom Inner Bearing 11. Press the bottom inner bearing on the lower end of the inner shaft. (Figure 14) Figure 15 12.
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