Locke MP-3132, FP-3132 Operator's Manual

Tri-deck mulching and finishing mower

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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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  • Page 1: Operators Manual

    Mulch Pro and Finish Pro MP-3132 and FP-3132 Operators Manual Locke Turf Inc. 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama 36467, (334) 493-1300...
  • Page 2 If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Locke Turf will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from Locke Turf, 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama 36467.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Locke Turf Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts that are covered by warranty.
  • Page 4: 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 need for the highest degree of quality lawn care.
  • Page 5: Dealer Preparation Check List

    DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST Tri-Deck Mulching and Finishing Mower MP-3132 and FP-3132 BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The following check list should be 1. Assembly completed. 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. 3. All fittings lubricated. 4. All shields in place and in good condition. 5.
  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbols

    Safety Alert Symbol Signal Words Safety Signs The signal words DANGER, WARNING 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. DANGER WARNING CAUTION This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”...
  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    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 or serious bodily injury.
  • Page 8: Federal Laws And Regulations

    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.
  • Page 9: Introduction & Description

    INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 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 condition.
  • Page 10: Preparation For Use

    7” ground clearance, it should be replaced with a straight draw bar or the unit cannot be properly leveled. IMPORTANT PTO ADAPTERS SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH ANY LOCKE TURF EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL CAUSE DRIVELINE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE TRACTOR DAMAGE.
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 12: Operation

    3-3 OPERATION Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in paragraph 4-1. 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 To Allow Decks To Float Wing Cylinder Lug Spacing...
  • Page 13 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 –...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    76 ft./lbs, top mulching blade bolts to 45 ft./lbs. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary per paragraph 4-5. Use only genuine Locke Turf re- placement parts. If it is necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades from the spindles before sharpening.
  • Page 15: Spindle Belt Adjustment

    4-4 SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT Use only genuine Locke Turf replacements parts. It is not necessary to replace both belts if only one is worn. Flip up black latches and remove right and left side shields.
  • Page 16: Blade Replacement

    Lower Adjustment Rod & Spring 2-7/8" Driving Sheave At Gearbox 4-5 BLADE REPLACEMENT CAUTION 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 and the up- per blades are stored in the tool box.
  • Page 17: Blade Spindle Service

    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.
  • Page 18: Safety Decals

    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. Contact your authorized Locke Turf dealer for more information.
  • Page 19: Decals Continued

    DECALS CONTINUED WARNING 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.
  • Page 20: Torque Specifications

    1-3/8 – 6 UNC 2-1/16 1-3/8 – 12 UNF 2-1/4 1-1/2 – 6 UNC 2-1/4 1-1/2 – 12 UNF Proper torque for American fasteners used on Locke Turf equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters). * WRENCH BOLT SIZE DIA. (mm) “A”...
  • Page 21: Spindle Service Instructions

    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 threads.) (Figure 4) Figure 4 LOCKE TURF Figure 2 Shaft Washer Belleville Washer 1/2 x 1-3/4”...
  • Page 22 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) 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 THESE IN-...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 9. Remove the blade carrier wrench and restake the blade carrier into the notch of the outer shaft. (Figure 13) CAUTION 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.
  • Page 26 Locke Turf Inc. 307 Highway 52E, Opp, Alabama 36467, (334) 493-1300...

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