Locke 125 Operator's Manual - Locke Mower

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    Commercial series models 125,130 and 136 operators manual 307 highway 52e, opp, alabama, 36467, (334) 493-1300 locke turf.

  • Page 2: Congratulations

    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...

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    Section introduction ………….……………………...1 warranty ………...…………….………….…..2 safety important safety information ……….……......3 training ………………………………….…......3 preparation ………………………………….....3 operation ……………………………………....3 maintenance and storage ………….………...3 general model 125 and 130 mowers …………………4 how to ...

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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 unparalleled. First introduced in 1928, tested and proven, locke power mowers may be considered, in terms of today’s technology, the ultimate response to the ...

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    Locke mower limited warranty warranty period and coverage a. Locke turf, inc. Warrants to the original purchaser, and to subsequent owners, that the registered locke mower will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original ow...

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    Important safety information this safety alert symbol means: attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved! The safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in manuals and on equipment safety signs. To avoid possible injury or death, follow the equipment and manual’s safety instructio...

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    How to mow your lawn we recommend that the direction of mowing a lawn be changed from time to time so that the same pattern of the tractor rolls will not always be over the same grass. The first mowing should be made in one direction; with subsequent mowing directions being made at right angles to t...

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    Starting the engine check to see that the oil in the crankcase is at the proper level and there is fuel in the tank. Make sure that the tractor clutch lever, on the right handlebar, and the reel clutch lever, on the left handlebar, are released before attempting to start the engine. Set the engine k...

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    Lubrication there are 4 pressure lubrication points on the mower. All are zerk type grease fittings. Use a quality light grease at these points. The bronze clutch collars each have a grease fitting. These are located at the front of the tractor on the left and right sides underneath the main guard. ...

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    Reel bedknife whenever the bed knife is replaced it is essential that the reel and blade be ground or lapped to alignment. Reel to bedknife adjustment the cutting reel is mounted on sealed ball bearings. These bearings are carried in brackets hinged to the reel side plates. The hinged brackets have ...

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    Resharpening reels for maximum performance and to achieve the finest cut, reels should be reground with a relief. For best results, the “land” area should be no wider than 1/64” to begin the season. (see figure below) modern reel grinders are capable of pro- ducing a relief, finishing off the cylind...

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    Sulky attachment (optional) to assemble your sulky attachment please use the cl series parts manual as a guide in addition to this literature. 1. Place the #2 pivot tube between the pivot bosses of the frame weldment #1. Figure 1 2. Place (1) spring bushing #9 in each pivot boss. From the rear, inst...

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    Installing your sulky attachment 1. Remove caster assembly and grease fitting. 2. Install lower vertical pivot clamp #5 in place of the caster assembly and lock in place with (2) setscrews #15. Install (1) bearing cup assembly #10 in the pivot clamp #5 using bolt #12 and nut #11. 3. Install sulky by...

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    Locke turf 307 highway 52e, opp, alabama, 36467, (334) 493-1300