Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 manual

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. W e urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of you new implement before operating, as[...]

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. MAINTE NANCE Federal Laws and Regulations 6 Maintenance Check List 12 I. INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION 7 Lubrication 12 Introduction 7 Spindle Belt Adjustment 13 Description 7 Spindle[...]

INTRODUCTION More than merely devices created for mowing grass, the excellence of de- sign, construction and operation of Locke power mowers is unp aralleled. Introduced in 1928, tested and prov en, Locke power mowers may be con- sidered, in terms of today’ s technology , the ultimate response to the need for the highest degree of quality lawn ca[...]

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. All fittings lubricated.  4. All shields in place and in good condition.  5. All fasteners t[...]

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 preca[...]

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. In addition to the desi[...]

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.) U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Will[...]

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. Please rea d this manual thoroughly. U nderstand [...]

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. Incorrect dra wbar length will change angle of driveline ca u sing possible damage to cons[...]

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. (Refer to Figures 3-3 and 3-4) Figure 2-3 Control Ch[...]

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 t[...]

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. THE MOWER CAN FALL FROM HY- DRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE[...]

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. For proper belt tension on the mower, the spring lengths should be set at 2-7/8”. To adjust [...]

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. This Wrench Kit (Part Number 50026073), includi ng a s he[...]

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. Conta ct your authorized Locke Turf deal er for[...]

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. USE CARDBOARD OR WOOD . DO NOT USE HA ND OR SK[...]

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.) “A” BOLT DI AMETER (IN.) “B” AND THREAD SIZE SA E GRADE 2 SAE GRADE 5 SA E GRADE 8 7/16 1/4 –20 UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 –28 UNF 6 (8) 10 (13) 14 (18) 1/2 5/16 ?[...]

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. Lift the disc as- sembly and shaft bushing off the spindle shaft. 3. Support the spindle housing [...]

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. (Figure 5) THE CARRIER WRENCH AN D SHEAVE WRENCH REFERRED TO IN THESE IN- STRUCTIONS ARE CO NTAINED IN W[...]

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. Press together until both outer bearing races bottom out on housing and shaf[...]

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. (Figure 13) 11. Press the bottom inner bearing on the lower end of the i[...]

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Locke T urf Inc. 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Al abama 36467, (334) 493-1300[...]