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Locke Finish Pro FP-3132 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Tri-Deck Mulching and Finishing Mower

Summary of Finish Pro FP-3132

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    Mulch pro and finish pro mp-3132 and fp-3132 operators manual locke turf inc. 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 you 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 ...

  • Page 3: Able of Contents

    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. Maintenance federal laws and regulations 6 maintenance check list 12 i. Introduction & description 7 lubrication 12 intro...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction more than merely devices created for mowing grass, the excellence of de- sign, construction and operation of locke power mowers is unparalleled. Introduced in 1928, tested and proven, locke power mowers may be con- sidered, in terms of today’s technology, the ultimate response to the ne...

  • Page 5: Mp-3132 and Fp-3132

    Dealer preparation check list tri-deck mulching and finishing mower mp-3132 and fp-3132 before delivering machine- the following 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 ...

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol

    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 i...

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    Important 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 ...

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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 a...

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    1-1 introduction we are pleased to have you as a locke turf customer. Your mp-3132 or fp-3132 has been 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 mower in top operating c...

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    Section ii preparation for use before operation, service all locations outlined 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 mower in a static c...

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    F. Route control chain to convenient location and fasten to tractor. Be sure excess slack is re- moved from the chain to avoid entanglement with tractor tires or other moving parts. Make sure latch locking pins are in the stored positions so that latches can be released by pulling the chain. (refer ...

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    3-3 operation a. Perform before each use maintenance list 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 fully extended...

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    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,...

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    Section iv maintenance 4-1 maintenance check list perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. All bolts should be torqued as indicated in torque chart unless otherwise indicated. The ...

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    4-3 spindle belt adjustment belt tensions should be checked every 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 moveable idlers. For proper belt tension on the mower, the spri...

  • Page 16: Caution

    Driving sheave at gearbox lower adjustment rod & spring 2-7/8" 4-5 blade replacement wear heavy work gloves to protect hands from sharp edges. When turning blades, be aware of opposite blade ap- proaching. A complete spare set of blades comes with the cutter. The lower blades are pinned on the frame...

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    4-6 blade spindle service if shaft bearings or other parts require replacement, it is recommended that a locke turf dealer or other quali- fied person service the blade spindle. If blade spindles must be disassembled, a special wrench kit must be used to prevent damage to the assembly. This wrench k...

  • Page 18: Warning

    Safety decals to promote safe operation, locke turf supplies safety decals on all products manu- factured. Damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or recon- ditioning, so locke turf will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our prod- ucts in the field at no charge. ...

  • Page 19: To Avoid

    Implement can fall from hydraulic system failure. To avoid serious injury or death, block up or securely support implement before working underneath. Purge all air from hydraulic system before attempting to raise or lower this implement. Do not use hand or skin to check for hydraulic leaks. Use card...

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    Torque specifications proper torque for american fasteners used on locke turf equipment. Recommended torque in foot pounds wrench size (in.) “a” bolt diameter (in.) “b” and thread size sae grade 2 sae grade 5 sae 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/...

  • Page 21: Caution

    Blade spindle disassembly 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...

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    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 secure it. (figure 5) the carrier wrench and sheave wrench referred to in...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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