Locke FP-172-C - Manual (Page 10)

2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR
IMPORTANT
(540 RPM ONLY)
The minimum required PTO horsepower is 15 HP for the
FP-100.
NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND
MOWER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING
BACKED TO HITCH.
A. Adjust tractor drawbar length to dimension
shown in Figure 2-1. Incorrect drawbar length will
change angle of driveline causing possible damage to
constant velocity joint. See tractor operator’s manual for
drawbar adjustment procedure.
Figure 2-1 Tractor Drawbar Adjustment
If after turning the offset draw bar downward, there is
less than 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.
B. Attach jack stand to frame of cutter. Extend jack
stand to support weight of frame.
C. Connect clevis hitch to tractor drawbar using a 1
inch (25 mm) diameter approved pin with lynch pin re-
tainer or equivalent.
WARNING
D. Adjust tongue and clevis angle as necessary
to keep mower frame level with ground when attached
to drawbar. (Figure 2-2)
Figure 2-2 Tongue/Clevis Adjustment
It is important that the FP is operated in a
level position. Leveling can be accomplished
by adjusting the tractor draw bar height, also
by leveling the mower frame by use of the ad-
justable jack stand.
If after properly leveling the mower frame the
draw bar height is less than 8”, a standard
pull pin may be too long. To prevent turf dam-
age in uneven terrain, the standard pin should
be replaced with a 1” x 5” Grade 5 bolt with
locknut securely tightened.
E. Connect hydraulic hose to tractor remote
quick couplers. (See tractor dealer if furnished cou-
plers are not correct for your particular tractor.) Make
sure hydraulic line is not twisted or kinked.
USE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD OR WOOD
RATHER THAN HANDS AND WEAR EYE PRO-
TECTION WHEN SEARCHING FOR HYDRAU-
LIC LEAKS. ESCAPING HYDRAULIC OIL UN-
DER PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN. IF
OIL IS REMOVED WITHING A FEW HOURS OR
GANGRENE MAY RESULT.
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 condition at half throttle for 30 minutes. Inspect
all belts for proper tension; check gearboxes for proper oil levels and check to make sure blade spindles
are not overheating.
WARNING
8
540 RPM PTO
1-3/8" 6 SPLINE
NOTE:
Offset drawbar
must be turned
down as shown.
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