Locke MP-3132, FP-3132 manual

Mulch Pro and Finish Pro MP-3132 and FP-3132 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-3132 and FP-3132 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 Descript[...]

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 T ri-Deck Mulching and Finishing Mower MP-3132 and FP-3132 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 conditio[...]

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[...]

IMPOR T 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 des[...]

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-3132 or FP-3132 has be en 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 mo wer in t op operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. U[...]

SECTION II PREP ARA TION FOR USE Before operation, service all locations outl in ed 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 posi- tion and re-pin in place. Break in the mo wer in a st atic condition at half throttl e for 30 minute[...]

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[...]

3-3 OPERATION A. Perform BEFORE EACH US E maintenance li st in paragraph 4-1. B. Start tractor. Lower cutter decks until they are supported by caster wheels and hydraulic cyl- inders are fully extended to allow mechanical float to operate. (Figure 3-2) Figure 3-2 Make Sure Cylinders Are Full y Extended To Allow Decks To Float STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING[...]

TIPS ON MOWING WITH A MULCHER The Locke Turf Mulch Pro is a turf maintenance mower with counter rotating blade sets de- signed to do a superior job of mulching grass clippings. To obtain the maximum effective- ness from your Mulch Pro the tips listed below should be followed: Mow often – In general, mulching operations require more frequent mowin[...]

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 [...]

Driving Sheave At Gearbox Lower Adjustment Rod & Spring 2-7/8" 4-5 BLADE REPLACEMENT WEAR HEAVY WORK GLOV ES TO PROTECT HANDS FROM SHARP EDGES. WHEN TURNING BLADES, BE AWARE OF OPPOSITE BLADE AP- PROACHING. A complete spare set of blade s comes with the cutter. The lower blades are pinn ed on the frame and the up- per blades are stored in [...]

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 s upplies safety decals on all products manu- factured. Damage can occur to safety decals either th rough shipment, use or recon- ditioning, so Locke Turf will, upon request, pr ovide safety decals for any of our prod- ucts in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Locke Turf dealer for m[...]

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[...]

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper torque for American fasteners used on Locke Turf equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds 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 – 18 UNC 11 (15) 17 (23) 2[...]

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 wre nch 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 [...]

BLADE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 1. Press the outer bearin g in the hou sing 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 sh[...]

9. Remove the blade carrier wrench an d 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 [...]

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