Locke RS-5100 User's Manual
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1. Front Face of Bedknife Figure 3 29 Grinding Angle Adjustment Figure 3 30 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE amp LUBRICATION Clean Up 1 After use wash the unit with its own water supply which should have an anti rust additive The res ervoir holds approximately three gallons of clear water and recommended amounts of anti rust ad ditive N Keep the wheel head carriage assembly clean Figure 4 1 Chain and Guide Rails Figure 4 2 Wheel Head Carriage Figure 4 1 Refer to Figure 4 2 and 4 3 Using a chain and cable lubricant occasionally oil the chain with a light coating Chain and cable lube in a spray can is very effective Use 30 wt oil on guide rails and work table rails Use 90 wt oil on grease fittings Work Table Bars and carriages Figure 4 3 NOTE The long life of this machine is based on the quality of maintenance and continued use of anti rust additive in the coolant 24 3 Clean the water reservoir and screens after ap Dressing the Stone proximately 60 to 70 units of work To remove the MEISE ToSeIvor For true roundness dressing with an optional diamond dressing tool works well To remove glazing open the pores and reshape the cupped stone An optional granite dressing stick may be used Disconnect the power supply Remove the rear cover from the machine Pull the drain hose out of the lid Slide the tank out vomp Belt Tension Servicing the Stones The tension of the toothed d2. WHEN MANUALLY TURNING THE REEL BE SURE TO KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF PINCH POINTS BETWEEN THE REEL AND STONE 12 Make sure the grinding wheel clears the end of one blade before indexing to the next There are two 2 methods of relief grinding a Manually move the carriage to one end and return on the same blade before in dexing to the next blade b As the carriage reaches the end of one blade the grinding wheel is moved clear of the blade the reel is indexed to the next blade and this blade if ground as the carriage returns Continue this operation until every blade is completely ground to the original equipment manufacturer s speci fications The thickness and hardness of the blades being sharpened determines how much material can be ground in one pass With experience the operator will get a feel for different blades 13 The angle of relief is adjustable using the thumb bolt Turn the thumb bolt clockwise for less angle and counter clockwise for a greater relief angle Figure 3 16 18 Thumb Bolt Figure 3 16 NOTE The lower the position of the finger guide the greater the relief angle imparted to each blade Conversely the lower the center of the grinding wheel the greater the relief angle If the blade is positioned from the center of the grinding wheel or above no relief will be ground on the blade The guard A the finger guide is mounted to may be rotated to gain more grinding angles Simply loosen the A
3. Figure 3 18 NOTE The two 2 location brackets can be relocated along the toolbar to accommodate bed bars of varying length 2 Make sure the back of the bedknife is flush with the key stock Do not place bedbar screws on key stock This will result in improper grinding of the bedknife Figure 3 19 Bedknife Secured with L Brackets Figure 3 19 20 NOTE The tool bar assembly is supplied with spacer blocks of three different thickness and L brackets of two 2 different lengths Use these to adjust the height of the bedknife assembly to provide correct access for sharpening Figure 3 2 Bedknife Spacer Blocks and L Brackets Figure 3 20 3 Place the Angle Finder on top of the tool bar and set the desired angle for grinding Refer to the reel manufacturer s recommendations for the proper angle Feel free to scribe your own marks for quick reference Figure 3 21 Grinding Angle Adjustment Found with Angle Finder Figure 3 21 4 The cupped grinding stone should not extend be yond the guard Adjust the wheel head vertically on the pedestal mount so the inside edge of the cupped grinding stone is slightly below the top edge of the bedknife This will insure an even wear pattern on the grinding face of the stone Figure 3 22 Pedestal Knob Figure 3 24 6 Set the limit stops so the wheel head clears each end of the bedknife by one 1 inch or more 7 Manually move grinding carriage left
4. This sharpener s base weighs over five hundred 500 pounds and the guide rails are set permanently into the frame parallel and not adjustable by the operator The heavy construction helps insure the components are solidly mounted unlikely to become misaligned through frame twisting It is important to level the sharpener and bolt it permanently to the floor This helps insure true accurate grinding 5 Why are brackets used to attach units into the sharpener We use brackets that bolt into the same place as the bedknife shoe if available Using these attach ment points means that the reel us being ground in the same relationship as it is used in the field Other sharp eners which use rollers and or axles to hold a reel unit introduce the potential of inaccurate grinding due to worn bearings in the roller of axle Misalignment between rollers and axles with the reel s axles may occur Mounting the reel unit at the points where the bedknife attaches means that the operator need only concern him self with adjusting the reel parallel to the movement of the grinding wheel on the guide bars 6 Why is it necessary to grind a new bedknife Hasn t it been ground at the factory Bedknives are ground to certain specifications at various stages of their construction They also un dergo stress which will frequently bow or twist them Furthermore even new bedknives should always be mounted to their particular shoe prior to sharpening If a bedknife
5. FEED CLEARANCE FIRMLY SIT REEL BLADE OR FINGER GUIDE BEFORE GRINDING AVOID SHATTERING OR CHIPPING GRINDING STONE INTO THROWN OBJECTS AVOID SHATTERING OR FRAGMENTING GRINDING STONE OR METAL CHIPS BY IMPROPER ADJUSTMENTS INTO THROWN OBJECTS FROM TOO MUCH IN FEE WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND FULL FACE SHIELD PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING GRINDER THE FRONT SAFETY CANOPY SHIELD IS OPEN DURING RELIEF GRINDING KEEP GRINDER SAFETY CANOPIES AND STONE SHIELDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION J WEAR PROTECTIVE KEVLAR OR CHAIN MAIL TYPE GLOVES WHEN MANUALLY DO NOT OPERATE GRINDER WITH DAMAGED OR INDEXING REEL MISSING SAFETY CANOPIES AND SHIELDS AVOID SERIOUS HAND CUTS OR FINGE SEVERING INJURIES ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION WHEN GRINDING KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF REEL AND GRINDING STONE PINCH POINTS WHEN MANUALLY TURNING REEL KEEP HANDS CLEAR OR SPINNING REEL AND GRINDING STONE BEDKNIFE GRINDING TRAVEL SLOWLY OVER REEL OR BEDKNIFE HIGH AREAS AND FOLLOW ADJUSTING INSTRUCTIONS A WHEN SERVICING GRINDER ADJUST CUPPED GRINDING WHEEL OUTSIDE EDGE TO AVOID MAKING CONTACT WITH BED BAR OR MOUNTING BRACKET PARTS AVOID AS SHATTERING OR CHIPPING GRINDING STONE INTO THROWN OBJECTS a n CNG GRINDER OR OPENING ps WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND FULL FACE SHIELD PROTECTION Ln THE FRONT SAFETY CANOPY SHIELD IS OPEN DURING BEDKNIFE GRINDING USE CARDBOARD TO CHECKFOR PRESSURIZED COOLANT LEAKS 00 NOT USE HANDS OR SKIN HIGH
6. PRESSURE LEAK CAN PENETRATE FOLLOW OPERATOR MANUAL S GRINDING OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SKIN AND MUST BE SURGICALLY REMOVED BY A DOCTOR FAMILIAR WITH SARETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS THIS INJURY TYPE WITHIN A FEW HOURS TO AVOID GANGRENE OR DEATH USE EXTREME CARE WHEN INSTALLING NEW GRINDING STONE TO AVOID CRACKING STONE DAMAGED STONES COULD CHIP OR SHATTER CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO OPERATOR BALANCE AND DRESS NEW GRINDING STONES AFTER REPLACING OLD STONES FOR PROPER GRINDING OPERATION WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF HAND OR ANY PART OF BODY IS PLACED IN THIS ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE TURN OFF MAIN POWER AND LOCK OUT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH BEFORE OPENING THIS ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER THIS SIGN 28 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper torque for American fasteners used on Locke Turf equipment Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds Newton Meters WRENCH BOLT DIAMETER SAE SAE SAE SIZE IN A IN B AND GRADE2 GRADES GRADE8 AMERICAN THREAD SIZE 7 1 1 4 20 UNC 8 11 12 16 Bolt Head Markings BG i ARN an 1 2 5 16 18 UNC 1 1 2 9 16 9 16 5 8 5 8 5 16 24 UNF 3 8 16 UNC 3 8 24 UNF 7 16 14 UNC 7 16 20 UNF SAE Grade 2 3 4 1 2 13 UNC 76 103 106 144 No Dashes a i a 1 1 8 144 195 266 360 376
7. THIS CHECKLIST IS TO REMAIN IN QWNER S MANUAL It is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the procedures listed above before delivery of this implement to the customer Introduction Safety First Locke Turf employees are fully aware of the need for safe operating procedures around all of our equipment We hope that you will make a sincere effort to put safety above all other priorities The Reel and Bed knife Sharpener requires an extra special Measure of safety awareness Please read and heed all of the safety alert information about your sharp ener As the operator of this place of equipment you are in complete control Only you can prevent an accident from happening Getting Acquainted With Your Reel and Bedknife Sharpener There are some features that have been incorporated into this unit that may not be found on other sharpen ers Take a moment to note some of the les obvious advantages of your new sharpener e Precision manufactured mounting brackets and the adjustable spin motor mounting decreases set up time and insures ease of reel unit mounting and accuracy during the sharpening process The one 1 horsepower wheel head motor pro duces faster sharpening time with less adjust ment to obtain the best possible cutting results The Locke Turf Sharpeners allow a full range of adaptability All primary points are easily accessible for main tenance The pump supply line is equipped with a shut off va
8. offer a 6 diameter grinding stone for sharpen ing and grinding reels The RS 5100 is a complete grinding system Equipped with a powerful one 1 HP motor with a cupped stone on one end for sharpening bedknives and the new 6 stone on the other end for grinding reels The benefits of he 6 stone is the ability to relief grind small diameter multi blade reels with much more ease The smaller head permits spin grinding only without the need of removing the bedknife assembly This will Prove beneficial in those times when a quick refresh ing of the reel is needed l e after top dressing The relief grinding operation is accomplished in most cases without the need to remove the front or rear roller of a mowing unit The RS 5100 utilizes the same quick attach brackets for securing reel units in the grinder for servicing These brackets offer several benefits some of which are holding the reel unit in the sharpener via the bear ing housings which is the most accurate means to hold a reel for service keeps grinding grit out of the reel bearings while grinding and will enable most reel units to be held in the grinder without removing the rollers Another benefit is the fact that one can rotate the frame of the mowing unit to a position that will allow greatest access to the reel without interference of any part of the frame or its components Changing Wheel heads The 5100 series is equipped with the unique dual wh
9. same position as the machine ground the green yellow wire 6 Replace the protective cover 7 Close and secure the front panel 10 LIVE 240 VOLTS NEUTRAL 0 VOLTS u L2 Ti T2 NEUTRAL 0 VOLTS LOAD Electrical Wiring Source To Front Panel Models 240 volts Foreign 1 Unfasten the front panel on control box and swing the door open 2 Locate the disconnect It is the black plastic switch located on the top center of the box 3 Remove screw A and slip off the cover 4 Connect a OV lead to the neutral position and the 240V lead to the live position 5 Connect the ground wire to the same position as the machine ground the green yellow wire 6 Replace the protective cover 7 Close and secure the front panel Coolant 1 Check the coolant reservoir and remove any foreign objects 2 Be sure the drain hose is routed through the hole in the lid of the coolant tank 3 Fill the tank with clean water adding the proper amount of anti rust additive Recommended mixture ratios are between 50 1 and 25 1 11 A CAUTION FAILURE TO USE AN ANTI RUST ADDITIVE MAY DECREASE THE SERVICE LIFE OF SOME PARTS NEVER USE WATER ONLY AND DO NOT USE WATER SOLUBLE OIL Overview The RS 5100 is the latest development in the family of reel and bedknife sharpeners manufac tured by Locke Turf Incorporating the dual wheel head which is an exclu sive and unique feature of the Locke Turf sharpeners we now
10. style will not allow grinding some bedbars must be surfaced before attaching the knives In some cases a light twisting of the bedknife as it is forced to conform to the shoe Sharpening must occur after mounting or the straight edge will be lost due to this twisting 2 SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation Locke Turf supplies safety decals on all products manufactured Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment use or reconditioning Locke Turf will upon request provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge Contact your authorized Locke Turf dealer for more information PIN WARNING VIN WARNING BASIC GRINDER SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID SPIN RELIEF AND BEDKNIFE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GRINDING SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BEFORE OPERATING GRINDER SPIN GRINDING Ces N saa naa ADJUST FOR SLIGHT CONTACT BETWEEN REEL BLADE AND GRINDING STONE ALLOW NO CHILDREN OR UNTRAINED PERSONS TO OPERATE GRINDER AVOID SHATTERING OR CHIPPING GRINDING STONE INTO THROWN OBJECTS KEEP OTHERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE FORM GRINDER KEEP FRONT AND REAR SAFETY CANOPY SHIELDS CLOSED DURING AVOID REEL INTANGLEMENT OR GRINDER THROWN SPIN GRINDING OBJECTS OR DEBRIS AVOID POSSIBLE THROWN OBJECTS AND BLADE BLADE CONTACT INJURIES CLEAR ALL LOOSE OBJECTS AND DEBRIS FROM GRINDER ALWAYS FULLY SECURE REEL OR BEDKNIFE IN RELIEF GRINDING MOUNTS BEFORE GRINDING CHECK FEEL AND BEDKNIFE IN
11. to right to insure that all points are clear Cupped Stone Adjustment Figure 3 22 8 Start thee pump on full flow The nozzle should direct the coolant to the point of cupstone and the bedknife A CAUTION INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE OPERA 9 Start the wheel head motor TOR IF THE CUPPED STONE CHIPS OR BREAKS APART MAKE SURE THE OUT 10 Manually infeed the wheel head until there is slight contact with the bedknife Traverse the SIDE EDGE OF THE CUPPED WHEEL wheel head the full length of the bedknife to in DOES NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH sure there are no high spots and that the bed OUTHER PARS OF THE BEDBAR OR knife is equal distance from the cupstone MOUNTING BRACKET Figure 3 23 Tee 11 Engage and start the traverse Continue to grind until the bedknife has a straight sharp edge 12 Disengage the traverse and manually back the wheel head away from the bedknife Stop the grinder 13 Loosen the handles on the sides of the tool bar and rotate the bedknife 90 degrees from its pre sent position This is easiest form the back of the grinder but it can be accomplished from ei ther side Assuer that when the bedknife is ro tated the top face of the bedknife will be down under Figure 3 25 Repeat steps 6 through 12 and remove your sharpened bedknife Outside Edge of Cupped Stone Figure 3 23 Once the adjustments in step 4 are complete tighten the knob making sure it seats into the groove of t
12. 509 SAE Grade 5 1 5 16 430 583 606 821 3 Dashes T5716 474 642 668 905 1 1 2 250 339 644 873 909 1232 1 1 2 274 371 705 955 995 1348 1 1 2 280 379 721 977 1019 1381 1 11 16 354 480 795 1077 1288 1745 vv P 1 11 16 1 1 8 12 UNF 1444 1957 Wrench X DN 1 7 8 500 678 1120 1518 1817 2462 Slee Z SAE Grade 8 1 7 8 553 749 1241 1682 2013 2728 6 Dashes 2 1 16 655 887 2382 3228 2 1 4 870 1179 3161 4283 2 1 4 1 1 2 12 UNF 979 1327 2194 2973 3557 4820 Proper torque for American fasteners used on Locke Turf equipment METRIC Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds Newton Meters WRENCH BOLT ASTM ASTM ASTM ASTM SIZE DIA 4 6 8 8 9 8 10 9 mm A mm B 8 5 1 8 2 4 5 1 6 9 6 5 8 8 10 6 3 4 8 7 12 11 1 15 Wrench Y ie 13 8 7 3 10 21 1 29 27 37 Size A 88 16 10 14 5 20 42 57 53 72 A 18 12 25 34 74 100 73 99 93 126 21 14 40 54 118 160 116 157 148 201 Aaa o E a e A bolt heads 24 16 62 84 167 226 181 245 230 312 30 20 122 165 325 440 449 608 R g Ba 33 22 443 600 611 828 T A a A A ETA specified torque values for lubricated 4 27 821 1112 1138 1542 fasteners 46 30 418 566 1119 1516 1547 2096 SINCE 1928 Locke Turf 307 Highway 52E Opp Alabama 36467 334 493 1300
13. RY IN SOME DETAIL IN ADDITION SOME PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW SHIELDS REMOVED FOR PUR POSES OF CLARITY NEVER OPERATE THIS IMPLEMENT WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE REEL amp BEDKNIFE SHARPENER Operator s Manual Table of Contents SECTION Dealer Preparation Check List Sharpening Bedknives Getting Acquainted with Your Sharpener Bedknife Grinding Angles Safety Maintenance and Lubrication Federal Laws and Regulations Servicing the Stones Assembly and Setup Instructions Dressing the Stones Operation Belt Tension Spin Grinding Troubleshooting Indexing the Ratchet Wheel Frequently Asked Questions Relief Grinding Safety Decals Reel Grinding Angles Torque Specifications RETAIL CUSTOMER S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE LOCKE TURF INC WARRANTY It is the Retail Customer and or Operator s responsibility to read the Operator s Manual to operate lu bricate maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures Fail ure 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 excessive wear to other parts or cause a Safety hazard It is the Retail Customer s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Locke Turf distributor from whom he purchased it for service or replacement of defective parts t
14. SINCE 1928 Reel and Bedknife Sharpener RS 5100 Operators Manual Locke Turf 307 Highway 52E Opp Alabama 36467 334 493 1300 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 with a new copy Order from Locke Turf 307 Highway 52E Opp Alabama 36467 As and Authorized Locke Turf dealer we stock genuine Locke Turf parts which 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 RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN DESIGN OR CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO INSTALL THEM ON UNITS PREVIOUSLY SOLD BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT SOME PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS MANUAL WERE TAKEN OF PROTOTYPE MODELS PRODUCTION MODELS MAY VA
15. The safe operation of any ma chinery is a major concern of consumers and manufac turers alike Your Reel and Bedknife Sharpener has been designed with many built in safety features However no one should operate this product before carefully reading the Operator s Manual 1 Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not been properly trained in its safe operation A WARNING A 2 THIS SHARPENER CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAUSE BODILY HARM IF NOT PROPERLY USED OR GUARDED DO NOT ALLOW ANY ONE TO ASSIST IN GRINDING OBSERVERS SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED OR REMAIN ATA SAFE DISTANCE 3 Be alert to others in the area while grinding 4 Do not let children operate the grinder 5 Never allow horse play around the grinder 6 Always wear safety glasses when grinding 7 To prevent personal injury caused by thrown ob jects the use of front and rear canopy shields is an absolute necessity when spin grinding the reels 8 Never spin grind reels while the canopy is in the raised position As it is necessary to have the front canopy open or raised during Relief grinding of reels the following safety precau tions must be observed A A full face shield should be worn when op erating the grinder while Relief grinding reels with the canopy in open raised posi tion B Some type of protective gloves must be worn to prevent serious injury Kevlar or Chain Mail type 9 Never operate the grinder if the safety
16. e and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources DUTIES Sec 5 a Each employer 1 shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazard that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees 2 shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act a Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct OSHA Regulations Current OSHA regulations state in part At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter the em ployer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is or will be involved These will include but are not 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 all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before star
17. eel head On the left end of the motor is the stone for grinding reels The right end of the motor is the cupped stone for grinding bedknives To change form one to the other loosen the pedestal knob on the side of the column Fig 3 24 Page 21 Raise the column up approximately 1 by turning hand wheel on top of the column Once the column has cleared the V stop you can now rotate the wheel head into position for grinding The guard for the wheel head not being used must be replaced and securely in position The wheel head without operate with both shields off Tighten the pedestal knob on the side of the column Disconnect and change water supply to the appropri ate position Follow procedures in Section 3 for spin relief and bedknife grinding 12 Spin Grinding NOTE SA AN When discussing spin grinding any reference DS AY to the carriage or its associated parts means y S the reel carriage located to the right as viewed for the operator s side 1 Open front canopy and adjust wheel head away form work table bars by turning infeed screw hand wheel counter clockwise bringing wheel head towards operator Figure 3 1 Right Limit Stop Figure 3 3 3 Close the front canopy and open the rear canopy 4 Securely attach the mounting brackets to the reel unit 5 Place the reel unit into the grinder making sure the mounting brackets are fitted properly and sitting firmly on the work table bars Lea
18. ers according to the manufacturer A close look at the finger guide reveals that the peak is positioned to one side of the grinding wheel When the leading edge of the reel blade contacts the right side of the grinding wheel for relief grinding If the leaking edge of the reel blade contacts the left side of the grinding wheel for relief grinding The finger guide plate is reversible to allow for his adjustment Also the hole in the finger guide plate is elongated to allow for readjustment as the stone wears A CAUTION IF THE BLADE DOES NOT SIT FIRMLY ON THE FINGER GUIDE BROKEN OR CHIPPED PIECES OF STONE OR SHARP BITS OF METAL MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE OP ERATOR 7 Starting at the end of a reel blade carefully move the wheel head in toward the blade Take extreme care that the blade you are grinding is placed firmly on the finger guide slope At this point do not let the grinding stone make contact with the blade Check for clearance between the next blade and the grinding wheel Figure 3 15 8 Start the wheel head 9 Start eh coolant pump at full flow 10 Adjust the wheel head in to achieve the desired grind A WARNING INITAILLY UNTIL THE OPERATOR IS VERY USED TO THIS OPERATION WE RECOM MEND THAT HE GRINDING CARRIAGE BE MOVED BY HAND TO INSURE BETTER CON TROL 11 Pull the carriage along gently when starting the relief grinds Remember to have the coolant at full flow A CAUTION
19. hat are covered by warranty Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within fort five 45 days of failure It is the Retail Customer s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS DANGER Indicates an imminently WARNING Indicates a potentially CAUTION Indicates a potentially Hazardous situation which if not avoid hazardous situation which if not hazardous situation which if not Ed will result in death or serious injury Avoided could result in death or avoided may result in minor or This signal word is to be limited to the serious injury Moderate injury It may also be Most extreme situations Used to alert against unsafe Practices 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 the precision cutting of grass Locke power mowers are heavy duty precision instruments No capricious model year or cosmetic style changes are inst
20. he pedestal Figure 3 24 21 Bedknife Bracket Adjustment Figure 3 25 Grinding Relief Angles on Bedknives REEL 25 U S 10 Bedknife Reel Relief Angle Figure 3 26 a A shallow relief angle of 10 degrees to 15 degrees would more than likely last on golf course fairway turf for and entire season 3 to 6 months but only a week or two on a sod farm A steep angle on the other hand may last two sea sons on golf course fairway turf and only half a season on a sod farm NOTE These specifications are to be used as a guide only if the original equipment manufacturer s recommendations should be followed when grinding bedknives The required grind should be fairly easy to determine on a used bedknife showing a wear pattern Simply adjust the mounting bracket until the grinding stone contacts the knife surface Arrow A Then by rotating the bracket adjust the reference marks on the angle setting gauge on the right end of the mounting bracket W 00 amp oo Bedknife Adjustment Handle Figure 3 26 b Adjusting the Stone to the Bedknife Figure 3 27 To achieve a 5 degree angle on the bedknife rotate the bracket to the 5 degree reference mark Figure 3 28 arrow C Setting Grinding Angles with Reference Marks Figure 3 28 Refer to Figure 3 29 and 3 30 The front face should be ground at an angle which insures the first contact with grass blades is made by the cutting edge
21. he sharp ener fasten bolts until finger tight Fig 2 1 4 Place an engineer s level on the two 2 round bars directly over each end of the cast bed Level the sharpener front to back and left to right Use flat shim stock under the four bolts around the base of the sharpener for proper leveling if needed Tighten the anchor bolts securely to the floor Fig 2 1 1 IMPORTANT Do not tighten the stabilizer legs to sharp ener before securing them to the floor Tighten the stabilizer legs 5 to sharpener through slots at 4 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Wiring The 5100 Sharpener A DANGER THIS SHOULD BE DONE BY AN EXPERI ENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Wire the sharpener to a 20 amp 220 volt breaker equipped with a disconnect The elec trical junction box is located in the upper center area inside the front panel IMPORTANT Disconnect all power during routine mainte nance and when the sharpener will be out of service for extended periods of time GROUND LINE 110 VOLTS LINE 110 VOLTS L1 Ti Electrical Wiring Source To Front Panel Models 220 Volts 2 B T2 T3 1 Unfasten the front panel on the control box and swing the door open 2 Locate the disconnect It is the black plastic switch located on the top center of the box 3 Remove the screw A and slip off the cover 4 Connect a 110V lead to the L1 position and a 110V lead to eh L3 position 5 Connect the ground wire to the
22. help you safely operate your sharpener Read and follow their directions 1 Keep safety decals clean and legible Replace all damaged or missing safety decals To order new safety decals go to your dealer and refer to the parts section for the safety decal package part number 3 Refer to this section for proper decal placement To in stall new safety decals 1 Clean the area where the decal is to be placed Spray this area with soapy water 2 Peel backing from the decal Press firmly on sur face being careful not to cause air bubbles under the decal 3 With a squeegee work out any air bubbles that remain under the decal Face shield goggles or full face respirator Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is required if handling or applying dusts wettable powders or granules or if being exposed to spray mist Goggles or Full Face Shield Wear hearing protection in this area Respirator Hearing Protection 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 saf
23. ituted although improvements are continually incorporated into all models The most re cent 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 which will provide many years of dependable service To extract the fullest possible value from the performance of your Locke power mower we urge you to read this manual very carefully Should you find any of the instructions unclear please contact your Locke dealer or call the Locke Factory Service Department Phone 334 493 1300 Fax 334 493 1400 Locke Mowers The Finest Cut For The Finest Lawns DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST REEL and BEDKNIFE SHARPENER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE The following check list should be completed Use the Operator s Man ual as a guide Assembly completed Gearbox filled with oil All fittings lubricated All shields in place and in good condition All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart All decals in place and readable See decal page Overall condition good i e paint welds Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the mower CONOAaRWN OOoOooooo Dealer s Signature Purchaser s Signature
24. llen screw B and move guard to the desired location and re tighten Figure 3 17 BIA Guard Figure 3 17 Grinding Relief Angles on Reels Grinding the Angles Relief grinding should be tailored to suit the applica tion of the reel mower The angle of the grind should be sufficient to last for a full season of use before nor mal wear completely removes all the relief For exam ple a mower being used on Kentucky bluegrass fair RELIEF AREA LAND AREA ways in Ohio will experience much less wear that a mower being used on a Zoysia grass sod field in Ari zona MIN 060 V Yi 25 AVG hes 45 MAX Y 10 MIN MAX 1 3 BLADE THK NOTE These specification are to be used as a guide only if the original equipment manufacturer s specifications are not available The manufac turer s recommendations should be followed when grinding reels A 10 degree relief angle is considered minimum a 25 degree relief angle average and a 45 degree relief angle the maximum that should be ground on reel blades The land area of reel blades should have a surface no wider than 060 or less which is equal to approxi mately 1 3 of the blade thickness 19 Sharpening Bedknives 1 Install tool bar assembly on work table Mount the bedbar with leading edge or front face of bed knife up on the tool bar and tighten the L bracket clamping bolts Figure 3 18 L Brackets
25. lve to regulate coolant flow The three 3 gallon reservoir maintains more than adequate coolant flow to provide less heat build up during the sharpening process The wheel heads are positioned to provide better operator visibility Owner Assistance The parts on your Locke Turf Reel and Bedknife Sharpener have been specially designed and should only be replaced with genuine Locke Turf parts Should you require parts or service contact your Locke Turf dealer He has trained personnel parts and the equipment to carry out all of your service requirements Serial Number The serial number plate is located on the outside right frame near the lower left corner For your conven ience record the serial number and purchase date on this page This serial number and purchase date on this page This number provides important information about your sharpener and may be required to obtain the correct replacement part Always use the serial number and model number when corresponding or ordering parts from your Locke Turf dealer Serial Number Model Number Date Purchased Owner s Name Address City Phone Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new machine If for any reason you are not satisified with the service received the following actions are sug gested 1 First discuss the matter with your dealership ser vice manager Make sure they are aware of any problems you may have and that they have had the oppor
26. ndicated by step 6 and grind until contact is make throughout entire length of reel 15 If the results of step 14 are satisfactory engage and start traverse Engaging Traverse 5100 Series Traverse engage lever is located on the left side of the carriage plate Move it to the cen ter position 16 Start the coolant pump using only a trickle of coolant for spin grinding 17 Begin the spin grinding operation Grind the reel until the leading edge has a square and sharp edge For best results infeed the wheel at 0 001 one tooth per stroke See the following instructions to set the auto infeed indexing ratchet wheel Indexing The Ratchet Wheel The ratchet wheel located just behind the hand wheel is used to automatically index the amount of in feed of the wheel head Figure 3 12 oe Ratchet Wheel Figure 3 12 The amount of in feed per traverse cycle is set by adjusting the screw on the center limit stop One two or three teeth can be indexed infeeding the grinding wheel 0 001 0 002 or 0 003 inch per traverse cycle respectively IMPORTANT For reels only 0 001 inch per traverse cycle is recommended by the manufacturer NOTE The distance of travel will vary slightly with the speed of travel The carriage will overrun the return stop if the speed is in creased without readjusting the screw 16 The total amount of in feed can be pre selected from 2 to 35 teeth 0 002
27. reel In most cases town wobble extensions work well The spin motor shaft must be removed and in Figure 3 8 stalled on the opposite side of the drive unit for j left drive reels Do not turn drive assembly around on work table bars Fig 3 9A Once these steps have been completed all mounting brackets on the reel unit and bases should be se curely tightened When grinding reels of the same make and model subsequent units will be easier to place after the initial setup Close the rear canopy Open the front canopy A depth gauge is supplied to check that the reel s center shaft is parallel with the wheel head travel Loosen the screw in the alignment stem collar and slide the alignment stem for ward until it Wobble Extensions makes contact with the reel s center shaft Figure 3 8 Tighten the screw in the collar and remove depth gauge Move carriage to opposite end of the reel and repeat instructions taking notice of any dif Be sure the extension is as straight as possible Ad ferences make adjustments accordingly Figure justing the spin motor on its bracket may be necessary 3 10 Good alignment eliminates drive line chatter Figure 3 9 Go ke Depth Gauge ap Figure 3 10 Spin Motor Brackets 10 After checking the alignment remove the depth Figure 3 9 gauge and close the front canopy 5 Pe 11 Start the spin motor 12 Adjust the dial on the RPM control to the proper AA speed setting for the diameter of the
28. reel being Seg l Of IS ground Refer to the chart located on the front eae panel for the proper setting Figure 3 11 Shaft Being Reversed Figure 3 9 A DIAL READING REEL DIAMETER REV MIN RPM Setting Figure 3 11 13 Start the wheel head A CAUTION PROLONGED CONTACT BETWEEN THE STONE AND REEL MAY CAUSE THE STONE TO CHIP OR BREAK APART CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR DAMAGE TO THE REEL MAY ALSO RESULT 14 With the carriage in the center of the reel care fully adjust wheel head in toward reel until slight contact is made Manually move grinding car riage left and right If excessive vibrations or loud grinding sounds occur quickly adjust wheel head out away from the reel or press the master kill button Check mounting brackets reel bearings etc to make sure all are secure NOTE Sometimes reels wear in either a concave or convex fashion If the grinding wheel makes contact with the reel only in the center it indicates convex wear Set limit stops so wheel head travels just beyond points of contact Read through the following steps then grind reel until contact is make throughout wheel head s range of travel Repeat step 15 If no contact is made beyond points just ground move limit stops out slightly and regrind Continue this procedure until contact is make throughout entire length of reel If wear is concave reel will have to be ground at each end Set limit stops as i
29. rive belt may be adjusted by loosening the hex nut and sliding the tensioner up or A DANGER A down in the slotted hole After desired tension is achieved retighten the hex nut Figure 4 4 EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO AVOID CRACKING THE STONE A CHIPPED OR BRO KEN STONE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR 1 5 Stone Spacer f 75 Stone Belt Tensioner Figure 4 4 25 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Electric motors won t start Master button off position Twist master button clockwise It should pop up Spin motor won t start Safety switch on hood not Close canopy engaged Pump runs but doesn t Water level low Add water pump water Valve off Open valve Suction screen clogged Pull tank out clean suction screen on pump shaft A DANGER ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS SHOULD SERVICE THIS AREA OF THE GRINDER All electric motors are shipped with thermal overload switches in the electric panel found in the bottom of the grinder It may be necessary to open the front cover and reset the appropriate switch For further assistance contact you Locke Turf Dealer RS 5100 Frequently Asked Questions A CAUTION SAFETY SHIELDS ARE INSTALLED FOR YOUR PROTECTION 1 Why does the sharpener have safety shields Grinding stones frequently chip or even shatter injuring the operator of an unshielded sharpener Also in spin grinding an unshielded ro
30. switch in the canopy is not functional 10 Do not open the electrical control box unless the power is off at the main switch box 11 Grind slowly over high areas and adjust ac cording to instructions A CAUTION 12 ESCAPING COOLANT FLUID UNDER PRES SURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCR TO PENETRATE THE SKIN CHECK ALL HOSES BEFORE APPLYING PRESSURE FLUID ES CAPING FROM A VERY SMALL HOLE CAN BE ALMOST INVISIBLE USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD NOT BODY PARTS TO CHECK FOR SUSPECTED LEAKS IF IN JURED SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FROM A DOCTOR THAT IS FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY FOREIGN FLUIDS IN THE TISSUE MUST BE SURGICALLY REMOVED WITHIN A FEW HOURS OR GANGRENE WILL RESULT 13 Using the proper coolant aids the grinding proc ess prevents heat build up and helps control dust 14 Do not single blade or relief grind reels unless the finger guide is the correct distance from the grinding wheel and fully secured Prior To Operation 1 Familiarize yourself with all controls and safety precautions 2 Before grinding clear the work area of objects and debris that could become entangled in the reel or thrown from the sharpener 3 Always insure that ht ereel is fully secured in the mounting brackets before spin grinding When using Out of Frame brackets be sure the bear ings are seated properly in the bearing housing collets Using the All Thread adjusting rods of the Out of Frame Bracket Assembly press
31. tating reel presents a considerable hazard to loose clothing fingers hands and other objects The rotating reel can also break free if a bearing fails a shaft break free if a bearing fails a shaft breaks or a blade weld fails sending metal fragments flying 2 Why does the sharpener have the water coolant mix Grinding reels creates an extreme amount of dust There are documented cases of operators suffering injury from inhaling grinding dust Also the water coolant mix helps cool the edges being ground A blade when subjected to excessive heat may lose its temper The result is a softer metal and a quicker wearing of the edges while mowing 3 Why is there a variable speed drive In spin grinding reels the peripheral or tip speed of the reel blades in relation to the speed of the grind ing stone is directly related to the quality of the finish grind Therefore variable speed on these drive motors allows proper adjustment Consult the chart for the diameter reel being ground Some makes of reel mowers e g Ransomes John Deere Jacobsen Greens King have both right and left hand drive Having a drive mo tor which facilitates driving from either side is necessary 4 Why is the sharpener built so heavy Grinding reels is a precision operation The guide rails reel and bedknife brackets and grinder sup ports must be built soundly and solidly to keep the grinder stone moving parallel to the spinning reel or finished grind on a bedknife
32. the bearings squarely onto the reel unit shafts A CAUTION 4 DONOT ROTATE THE REEL BY GRASPING THE BLADES WITH YOUR BARE HAND THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOUR FINGERS OR HAND 5 Be sure to check the clearance of the reel and or bedkinfe before beginning the grinding operation Too much in feed will cause the stone to grag ment or shatter 6 Insure that the new grinding wheel is dressed and balanced correctly after replacing an old one Maintenance 1 Keep the canopy shielding in place and in good condition Do not operate the grinder with the shields missing 2 Periodically check for loose hardware and tighten if necessary 3 Keep in mind that this is an abrasive machine oil all points of lubrication daily and keep all working surfaces clean 4 Thick grease should not be used on the wheel head guide rails Personal Safety Equipment Locke Turf advises all users of Reel and Bedknife Sharpeners to use the following personal safety equip ment Always follow the operating instructions your safety and the effective use of the product depends upon your actions Always wear Kevlar gloves when manually indexing the reel Kevlar Meat Cutter Gloves Cartridge type respirator approved for pesticide vapors unless label specifies another type of respirator Safety Decals Your Reel and Bedknife Sharpener comes equipped with all safety decals in place They were designed to
33. the back of the Control Panel Fig 2 2 2 but have deep enough to lift the sharpener such that it is not unbalanced or top heavy Locating The Grinder NOTE The following instructions apply mainly to a Combination Sharpener only However it is the manufacturer s recommendation that if space is available this locating procedure be followed Place the sharpener in a location with adequate light ing It is considered that 13 400 Lumens at the working surface is adequate This amount of lighting can be obtained by two 2 8 foot fluorescent lights at a mini mum height of 8 feet Leave a minimum of four 4 feet between the controls and the wall in back of the operator if such is the case The sharpener should face an open area of the shop as the reel units will be installed from the shop side of the sharpener Securing the Sharpener IMPORTANT Read steps 1 through 9 before starting Im proper leveling may cause distortion of the sharpener bed 1 Remove any brackets that have been installed for shipping 2 Attach a stabilizer leg to each end but do not tighten Fig 2 1 4 3 Mark the floor through the four 4 holes at the base of the sharpener and the two 2 at each sta bilizer leg Fig 2 1 1 4 Remove the legs shift sharpener out of the way drill holes in the floor and insert anchors Shift the sharpener back over the anchors and replace the legs Holding the legs to the side wall of t
34. ting the engine engaging power or operating the ma chine EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS 5 Watch where you are going especially at row ends on roads and around trees 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor near 6 Do not permit others to ride Ditches embankments and holes 7 Operate the tractor smoothly jerky 3 Reduce speed when turning crossing slopes and turns starts or stops on rough slick or muddy surfaces 8 Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch 4 Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation points recommended by tractor manufacturers 9 When tractor is stopped set brake securely and use park lock if available Child Labor Under 16 Years Old Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 sixteen may operate power machinery It is your re sponsibility to know what these regulations are in you own area or situation Refer to U S Dept of Labor Employ ment Standard Administration Wage amp Home Division Child Labor Bulletin 102 7 SECTION 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS AND SET UP Uncrating the Sharpener Refer to Figures 2 1 and 2 2 1 First remove the eight 8 bolts securing he sharp ener to the pallet Fig 2 1 1 2 Using a fork lift narrow the forks so they slide un der the drain pan from the rear Be careful to avoid hoses and electrical components Make sure that the forks do not slide all the way up to
35. to 0 035 inch by setting the knock off arm located directly behind the ratchet wheel In feeding stops automatically when the knock off arm has rotated around and makes contact with the ratchet pawl Figure 3 13 Ratchet Pawl Figure 3 13 Manual Relief Grinding 1 Remove the drive coupler form the spin motor 2 Slide the limit stops to each end of the stop rail so that they do not interfere wit the ratchet mecha nism Otherwise undesired infeeding might occur unnoticed 3 Disengage the traverse 4 Adjust the wheel head out away from the reel 1 to 1 1 2 5 Move the finger guide into position Maintain a clearance no greater than 1 8 between the guide plate and grinding stone the closer the better Figure 3 14 Finger Guide Figure 3 14 6 Make sure the finger guide peak is located under the proper side of the grinding wheel The guide may have to be reversed for a left helix reel Figure 3 15 17 NOTE Look down on the reel from immediately above the grinding wheel to be certain that the grinding wheel makes contact with the reel blade on one corner only The peak of the finger guide must be directly below this point of contact If you have another reel in which the blades spiral in the opposite direction the grind ing wheel will only make contact on the opposite cor ner For this reason the finger guide plate must be reversed The helix or spiral of reel blades diff
36. tunity to assist you If you still not satisfied seek out the owner or General Manager of the dealership and explain the problem and request assistance For further assistance beyond that provided by your dealer you may contact Locke Turf Customer Service 307 Highway 52E Opp AL 36467 Name of Dealership Dealer s Name Address City State Zip Phone Store a copy of the above information in a separate location in case this manual is lost 4 SECTION 1 SAFETY Important Safety Information For your safety and to help in developing a better un derstanding of your equipment we highly recom mended that you read the operator s manual Reading these sections not only provides valuable training but also familiarizes you with helpful information and its location The parts sections are for reference only and don t require cover to cover reading After reviewing the manuals store them in a dry easily accessible location for your future reference Safety Notations This manual has been prepared to instruct you in the safe and efficient operation of your Reel and Bedknife Sharpener Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions carefully Safety Rules Most accidents are the result of negligence and care lessness usually caused by failure of the operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions The following safety precautions are suggested to help pre vent such accidents
37. ve the mounting bracket bases loose in the work table Infeed Screw Hand Wheel bars Figure 3 4 Figure 3 1 Refer to Figure 3 2 and 3 3 z fe ASE 2 Slide limit stops to each end of the stop rail Left Limit Stop Figure 3 2 13 6 Manually move grinding carriage left and right making sure there is ample clearance between the stone and the end of the reel blades It may be necessary to reposition the reel unit slightly When satisfied that the grinding wheel clears the reel unit at both ends tighten the brackets Figure 3 5 There are two ways to make reel adjustments A The grinders movable base is used if the bed knife is adjusted to the reel B The reel unit s own adjusters may be used if the reel to bedknife adjustment is made by moving the reel to the knife Refer to Figure 3 6 and 3 7 Manually turn traverse micro switch arm the white ny lon rod to the left Move reel grinding carriage to the left of the reel unit making sure the grinding wheel clears the end of the reel blades Keeping the carriage in this position slide the limit stop to the right until the actuating screw throws the traverse micro switch arm to the right Tighten the handle on the center limit stop Set the right limit stop in the opposite manner 14 Micro Switch Turned to the Left Figure 3 6 Micro Switch Turned to the Right Figure 3 7 Now attach the drive coupler from the spin motor to the NOTE
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