Locke TVM-3077 - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
Locke Turf welcomes you to the growing family
of new product owners. This implement has
been designed with care and built by skilled
workers using quality materials. Proper assem-
bly, maintenance and safe operating practices
will help you get years of satisfactory use from
the machine.
Description of Unit
The TVM Model Verti-Cutters are precision de-
thatching devices. The placement and rotation
of the Verti-Cut blades are installed to ensure the
maximum “cut” without damaging the turf.
The Verti-Cutter is driven at a rate slower than
PTO shaft to obtain maximum cut.
Features Include:
• Drive ratio is factory preset to assure optimum
cutting.
• Gauge wheels are mounted to maintain con-
stant cutting depth.
• Easy access for maintenance.
• Integral style hitch to implement prevents
skewing on hillsides.
• Shields in place to prevent buildup.
• Cutting/de-thatching large areas of turf year
after year virtually maintenance free.
Intended Usage
This machine’s intention is to be used primarily
for aerating and de-thatching large areas of turf.
When used prior to over seeding a greater ger-
mination rate will exist.
Using This Manual
The Operator’s Manual is designed to help famil-
iarize you with safety, assembly, operation, ad-
justments, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Read this manual and follow the recommenda-
tions to help ensure safe and efficient operation.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left” as used in this manual is deter-
mined by facing the direction the machine will
travel while in use unless otherwise stated.
Definitions:
NOTE: A special point of information related to its preceding
topic. The author’s intention is that you read and note this
information before continuing.
IMPORTANT: Information, related to its preceding topic,
that the author feels would be of use.
Owner Assistance
If customer service or repair parts are required contact your
local Locke Turf dealer. They have trained personnel, repair
parts and the equipment needed to service your implement.
These parts have been specially designed and should only
be replaced with genuine Locke Turf parts.
Serial Number Plate – Refer to Figure below for the loca-
tion of your serial number plate.
Serial Number Plate Location
For prompt service always use the serial number and model
number when ordering parts from your Locke Turf dealer.
Be sure to include your serial number and model number in
correspondence also.
Your dealer wants you to be satisfied with your new ma-
chine. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the service
received, the following actions are suggested:
1. First, discuss the matter with your dealership service man-
ager. Make sure they are aware of any problems you may
have had and that they have had the opportunity to assist
you.
2. If you are still not satisfied, seek out the owner or General
Manager of the dealership and explain the problem and re-
quest assistance.
3. For further assistance beyond that provided by your
dealer, you may contact:
Locke Turf – Customer Service
307 Highway 52E
Opp, Alabama 36467
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