Locke RS-5100 User Manual

Reel and Bedknife Sharpener RS-5100 Operators Manual Locke Turf 307 Highway 52E Opp, Alabama 36467 (334) 493-1300

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

9 13452Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2

Wiring The 5100 Sharpener THIS SHOULD BE DONE BY AN EXPERI-ENCED, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. Wire the sharpener to a 20 amp, 220 volt breaker equipped

Electrical Wiring Source To Front Panel Models—240 volts (Foreign) 1. Unfasten the front panel on control box and swing the door open. 2. Locat

Overview—The RS 5100 is the latest development in the family of reel and bedknife sharpeners manufac-tured by Locke Turf. Incorporating the dual whee

Spin Grinding NOTE When discussing spin grinding, any reference to the carriage or its associated parts means the reel carriage, located to the right

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

Now attach the drive coupler from the spin motor to the reel. In most cases, town wobble extensions work well. Figure 3-8 Be sure the extension is

REEL DIAMETER REV/MIN DIAL READING 4 375 10.00 5 300 7.70 6 250 6.25 7 215 5.40 8 190 4.75 9 170 4.30 10 150 3.80 RPM Setting Figure

LeftThe total amount of “in-feed” can be pre-selected from 2 to 35 teeth (0.002 to 0.035 inch), by setting the knock-off arm located directly behind t

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 de

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 plac

25° AVG. 45° MAX. 10° MIN. Grinding Relief Angles on Reels Grinding the Angles Relief grinding should be “tailored” to suit the applica-tion of the r

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 b

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 c

Grinding Relief Angles on Bedknives A shallow relief angle of 10 degrees to 15 degrees would more than likely last on golf course f

To achieve a 5 degree angle on the bedknife, rotate the bracket to the 5 degree reference mark. Figure 3-28, arrow C. Refer to Figure 3-29

SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Clean-Up 1. After use, wash the unit with its own water supply which should have an anti-rust additive. Th

3. Clean the water reservoir and screens after ap-proximately 60 to 70 units of work. To remove the water reservoir: A. Disconnect the power suppl

SECTION 5—TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Electric motors won’t start Master button “off” position Twist master button cl

Frequently Asked Questions SAFETY SHIELDS ARE INSTALLED FOR YOUR PROTECTION. 1. Why does the sharpener have safety shields? Grinding stones

REEL & BEDKNIFE SHARPENER Operator’s Manual Table of Contents SECTION Dealer Preparation Check List 3 Sharpening Be

SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Locke Turf supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals ei

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper torque for American fasteners used on Locke Turf equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters). * WRENCH

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

INTRODUCTION More than merely devices created for mowing grass, the excellence of design, construction and operation of Locke power mowers is unparal

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST REEL and BEDKNIFE SHARPENER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE- The following check list should be completed. Use the Opera

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

Important Safety Information For your safety and to help in developing a better un-derstanding of your equipment, we highly recom-mended that you rea

4. DO NOT ROTATE THE REEL BY GRASPING THE BLADES WITH YOUR BARE HAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO YOUR FINGERS OR HAND. 5. Be sur

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc