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Reel Mower
TRM-3083, TRM-5138
TRM-7192
Operators Manual
Locke Turf
307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama, 36467, (334) 493-1300
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CONGRATULATIONS You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today. The care you give your 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 opera- tion and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Locke Turf will be glad to provide you wit
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REEL MOWER Operator’s Manual Table of Contents SECTION Introduction …………………...…………2,3 Lift Chain Adjustment.…………………...8 Federal Laws and Regulations ………….4 Mowing Unit Belt Adjustment.....………..8 Dealer Preparation Check List…………..5 Mowing…….………………..……………..9 Federal Laws and Regulations…………..7 Reel Adjustment.......………….………....9 Safety...………………………...……...…..7 Mowing Height Adjustment..…………...10 Operation..…………………………………7
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INTRODUCTION More than merely devices created for mowing grass, the excellence of design, construction and operation of Locke power mowers is unparal- leled. 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. These magnificent green machines are legendary and known throughout the world for gen- eration-spanning durability and unequalled performance in th
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INTRODUCTION Definitions: Locke Turf welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This implement has been de- NOTE: A special point of information related to its signed with care and built by skilled workers using preceding topic. The author’s intention is that you quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance read and note this information before continuing. and safe operating practices will help you get years of satisfactory use from the machine. IMPORTANT
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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST REEL MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The following 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. 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. Operators manual
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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 regula- tions. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such.) U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “…to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation sa
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SECTION 1 – SAFETY and tighten if necessary. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 8. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and gullies This Safety Alert Symbol means: 9. When traveling on public roads, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! other vehicles. Comply with all Federal, State and YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Local laws. 10. Never operate the Reel Mower while in the raised The Safety Alert Symb
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During Operation WARNING 1. Tractor should be equipped with ROPS and seat belt during operation. THIS MACHINERY CAN BE VERY DANGER- 2. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine OUS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR who has not been properly trained in its safe DEATH BY ENTANGLEMENT. READ AND UN- operation. DERSTAND MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING 3. Do not allow children to operate the implement. TO OPERATE IT. 4. Never dismount from a moving tractor. 5. Put tractor in park, turn
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The large (constant velocity U-joint) end of the shaft 3. Tighten the inner adjusting nut until all the slack goes on the tractor’s PTO shaft. is taken out of the chain. 4. Tighten the outer adjusting nut. Mower Tractor PTO Shaft Mowing Unit Drive Belt Replacement To replace mowing unit drive belt: 1. Place mowing unit in mowing position. 2. Compress the telescoping arm using the belt release hook binder assembly from the tool box. Engage the belt release hook in
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Mowing 6. Retighten the locking bolts. MAKE SURE THE ADJUSTING SCREWS ARE LOCKED SE- 1. Lower the mowing units to the ground. CURELY AND CANNOT ROTATE. 2. Engage the tractor PTO at low speed to avoid shock to the mower power train. 3. Select appropriate tractor gear range (maximum 5- NOTE 1/2 mph or 8.8 km/h at rated PTO speed). Refer When adjusting reels by sound, a slight blade to Clip Ratio on page 11. to blade contact noise will be heard once the 4. Accelerate to
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Mowing Height Adjustment To ensure the same height of cut on each mowing unit 4. Position the adjusting bar (5) as shown with the and that each unit is also cutting level, Adjustment Bar head of the front adjusting screw (4) resting on part no. 50019946 is available for making adjustments the bed knife (6). Tightened the rear adjusting to height of cut. screw (7) until it contacts the bed knife are paral- lel. REFER TO THE ULLUSTRATION BELOW (Place the 5. Adjust th
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Mowing with V-Reel Equipped Mowers Bed knife to Reel Adjustment 1. Lower the mowing units to the ground. A quick check of the spring spacer (Refer to illustra- 2. Engage the tractor PTO at low speed to avoid tion below) is all that is required. To properly set shock to the mower power train. spring spacer, loosen jam nut (A), then turn adjuster 3. Select appropriate tractor gear range (maximum 5- screw nut until the spring spacer is “snug” between 1/2 mph or 8.8 km/h at rated PTO speed).
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The mowing units are hydraulically locked in the Hydraulic Lift Operation “raised position by the check valve; this valve will not release until pressure is applied to the “lower” side of Refer to Hydraulic System Schematics. the circuit. RAISING MOWING UNITS: LOWERING MOWING UNITS: (TRM 5000 & 7000 ONLY) Pressure is applied to the “lower” side of the circuit. This pressure releases the check valve, allowing oil Pressure is applied to the “lift side of the circuit. Oil
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NOTE: To Lower the Mowing Unit When transporting the mower on a truck or trailer, always block the mowing units se- 1. Make sure the transport safety chain is unhooked curely to take the load off the lift chains and and stowed on the left rear lift arm. lift mechanism. NOTE Hydraulic Hook-up Do not attempt to lower the mowing units with the transport safety chain in place, as this may result in damage to the lift system. Insert the hydraulic hose quick-disconnect plugs into t
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HYDRAULIC LIFT TROUBLESHOOTING UNITS WILL NOT LOWER 1. Transport safety chain not hooked and Unhook and stow chain. stowed. 2. Quick-disconnects reversed. Reverse couplings. 3. Faulty tractor hydraulic supply. See tractor manual. 4. Check valve pilot not operating. Replace check valve. UNITS WILL NOT RAISE 1.Quick-disconnects reversed. Reverse couplings. 2. Insufficient hydraulic pressure. See tractor manual. 3. Leaking cylinder. Replace cylinder
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Drive Belts Periodic Maintenance Check condition of drive belts frequently. Replace After every 40 hours or operation: damaged or overstretched belts. Grease the following points sparingly: Annual Inspection Reel bearings Roller bearings To ensure efficient operation and long life of your Telescoping arms mower, the following checks and maintenance PTO drive shaft (primary drive) should be carried out before storing the equipment Tie rod ends (#6 and #7 mowing units) a
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Tongue Main Component PTO Shaft Locations V-Belt Guards Gearbox V-Belts Stabilizer Arm Cutting Unit Rear Roller 2 3 Outer Arm Main Frame PTO Shaft Inner Arm 6 7 Tire & Wheel 4 1 5 17
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