Locke MP-148, MP-160, MP-172 Operator'S Manual Download

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Mulch Pro Series

MP-148, MP-160,

and MP-172

Operators Manual

Locke Turf Inc.

307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama 36467, (334) 493-1300

Summary of Contents for MP-148, MP-160, MP-172

Page 1: ...Mulch Pro Series MP 148 MP 160 and MP 172 Operators Manual Locke Turf Inc 307 Highway 52E Opp Alabama 36467 334 493 1300 ...

Page 2: ...ch are manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment Our trained service personnel are well informed on meth ods required to service Locke Turf equipment and are ready and able to help you Should you require additional information or assistance please contact us YOUR AUTHORIZED LOCKE TURF DEALER BECAUSE LOCKE TURF MAINTAINS AN ONGOING PROGRAM OF PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT WE RE...

Page 3: ...o read the Operator s Manual to operate lubricate maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures Failure of the operator to read the Operator s Manual is a misuse of this equipment It is the Retail Customer and or Operator s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part s repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or exce...

Page 4: ...or cosmetic style changes are instituted although im provements are continually incorporated into all models The most recent evidence this is in the introduction of the new Commercial Series Design and manufacturing innovations make this the mower for the next century Whatever model of Locke power mower you have purchased you have our assurance that with proper care you are the owner of a machine ...

Page 5: ...in Torque Chart 6 All decals in place and readable See decal page 7 Overall condition good i e paint welds 8 Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the mower Dealer s Signature______________________________________________________ Purchaser s Signature___________________________________________________ THIS CHECKLIST IS TO REMAIN IN OW...

Page 6: ...AND CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs These words are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury It may a...

Page 7: ...ry passengers 6 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets The operator should cease mowing whenever anyone comes within the operating area 7 Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown 8 Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands to search for hydraulic leaks Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate skin If fluid ...

Page 8: ...t limited to instructions to Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operations Permit no riders on equipment Stop engine disconnect the power source and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing adjusting cleaning or unclogging the equipment except where the machine must be running to be properly serviced or maintained in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to...

Page 9: ...4 Blade Tip Speed FPM 15 000 FPM Required Tractor PTO HP 15HP min Belts Cat IV 80 CV main Driveline Size 540 RPM 1 3 8 6 Spline 1 2 DESCRIPTION The MP 172 figure 1 1 is designed for turf maintenance applications where a high quality of cut on turf grasses is required Three sets of rotating blades per deck plus the addition of three sets of mulching blades continue to cut the grass clippings severa...

Page 10: ...erated in a level position Leveling can be accomplished by adjusting the tractor draw bar height also by leveling the mower frame by use of the ad justable jack stand If after properly leveling the mower frame the draw bar height is less than 8 a standard pull pin may be too long To prevent turf dam age in uneven terrain the standard pin should be replaced with a 1 x 5 Grade 5 bolt with locknut se...

Page 11: ...or a 30 minute run in cycle During the run in phase the tractor should be operated at only half throt tle The run in cycle is complete ALL belts should be inspected for proper tension and if adjustments are necessary refer to Maintenance Section 3 2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The mower should be operated at the highest po sition that will give desired cutting results This will help prevent blades f...

Page 12: ... A sharp blade cuts cleaner Wet grass will decrease distribution effectiveness and increase horsepower require ments Mow at higher cutting heights Remove no more than 2 2 1 2 of grass length with each mowing Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1 3 of the grass blade length at any given time Mow twice at different height settings high then low if grass is extra tall Remember that horsepower...

Page 13: ... belt shield and off safety decals Replace any missing or illegible decals 2 Inspect cutter for worn or damaged compo nents Repair or replace before next use Any replace ment components installed during repair shall include the components current safety decals specified by the manufacturer to be affixed to the component 3 Store cutter in a dry place 40 HOURS Check belt for proper tension Refer to ...

Page 14: ...f the upper belt Figure 4 3 3 Connect the upper adjustment rod and the upper idler assembly 4 Tighten the compression springs on the upper and lower drives to 2 7 8 long Tighten the jam nuts on the adjustment rods 5 Replace all shields before operating ma chine 13 Driving Sheave At Gearbox Lower Adjustment Rod Spring 2 7 8 4 5 BLADE REPLACEMENT WEAR HEAVY WORK GLOVES TO PRO TECT HANDS FROM SHARP E...

Page 15: ...rchase date and exact cause or description of the problem Table 4 1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Uneven Cut Cutter not level side to side or front to rear Belt slipping Worn or bent blade s See SECTION III Adjust belt per paragraph 4 3 Replace blade s Streaking or Windrowing Possible build up of material under cutter Cutter not level Worn blades Belt slipping Clean Cutter See SECT...

Page 16: ...ARGE SHIELD OR DEFLECTOR IN PLACE AND GOOD REPAIR 83056 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 94878 83343 82619 50012615 82618 50012616 82617 60873 83056 CAUTION ALL AIR MUST BE PURGED FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER THIS MACHINE REFER TO OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR FURTHER DETAILS 94878 94878 ALL AIR MUST BE PURGED FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER THIS MACH...

Page 17: ...H PRESSURE OIL LEAKS CAN PENETRATE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY AND GANGRENE CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY LOWER THE IMPLEMENT AND RELEASE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE LOOSENING FITTINGS REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL FOR DETAILS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH DO NOT OPERATE WITH WINGS RAISED LOCK WINGS UP FOR TRANSPORT STAND CLEAR IF LOWERING OR RAISING WINGS DECREASE SPEED WHEN TURNING BE CAREFUL ON SL...

Page 18: ...54 480 795 1077 1288 1745 1 11 16 1 1 8 12 UNF 397 538 890 1206 1444 1957 1 7 8 1 1 4 7 UNC 500 678 1120 1518 1817 2462 1 7 8 1 1 4 12 UNF 553 749 1241 1682 2013 2728 2 1 16 1 3 8 6 UNC 655 887 1470 1992 2382 3228 2 1 16 1 3 8 12 UNF 746 1011 1672 2266 2712 1992 2 1 4 1 1 2 6 UNC 870 1179 1950 2642 3161 4283 2 1 4 1 1 2 12 UNF 979 1327 2194 2973 3557 4820 Bolt Diameter B t Wrench Size A SAE Grade ...

Page 19: ...nd upper sheave out Figure 3 4 Remove the 5 8 locknut from the inner shaft and press the sheave off 5 Remove the woodruff key and top bearing USE SAFETY EYE PROTECTION WHEN USING HAMMER AND PUNCH TO PREVENT FLYING PARTICLES FROM INJURING EYES 6 Using a blunt punch unstake sheave from upper end of outer shaft and unstake blade carrier from lower end of outer shaft Use care so as not to damage the t...

Page 20: ...HESE THREADS ARE LEFT HANDED TO LOOSEN TURN CLOCKWISE Remove sheave Figure 6 10 Remove spindle from vise and place the housing in a press with the blade carrier turned down Press the outer shaft lower bearing and blade carrier out 11 Place the outer shaft in a vise and remove the blade carrier THESE THREADS ARE LEFT HANDED TO LOOSEN TURN CLOCKWISE Figure 7 You may have to heat shaft to loosen if s...

Page 21: ...t Figure 10 5 Thread the blade carrier and the sheave on the outer shaft Figure 11 6 Attach the blade carrier wrench to the blade carrier Figure 5 Put the spin dle in the upright position and place the blade carrier wrench in a vise and secure it 7 Use the sheave wrench Figure 6 Turn counterclockwise and tighten sheave to 200 ft lbs 8 Remove spindle from vise Place the sheave wrench in the vise an...

Page 22: ...has bottomed out in the outer shaft The top and bottom bearings will be recessed in the outer shaft Figure 15 13 Install the Woodruff key sheave flatwasher and nut onto the inner shaft TORQUE NUT TO 76 FT LBS NOTE Before installing upper blade assembly install the three 1 2 x 1 1 2 carriage bolts into the spin dle housing Figure 16 14 Place the shaft bushing on the spindle shaft Using the 4 3 8 x ...

Page 23: ...NOTES ...

Page 24: ...Locke Turf Inc 307 Highway 52E Opp Alabama 36467 334 493 1300 ...

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