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Owner Assistance
If customer service or repair parts are required con-
tact 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
location 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
machine. If for any reason you are not satisfied 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 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 request assistance.
3. For further assistance beyond that provided by your
dealer, you may contact:
Locke Turf – Customer Service
307 Highway 52E
Opp, Alabama 36467
Locke Turf welcomes you to the growing family of
new product owners. This implement has been de-
signed with care and built by skilled workers using
quality materials. Proper assembly, maintenance
and safe operating practices will help you get years
of satisfactory use from the machine.
Description of Unit
The TRM Model Reel Mowers are precision finishing
implements. The placement and rotation of the cut-
ting blades are installed to ensure the maximum
“cut” without damaging the turf.
The Reel Mower is driven at a rate slower than PTO
shaft to obtain maximum cut.
Features Include:
• Drive ratio is factory preset to assure optimum
cutting.
• Standard rear rollers and optional front rollers are
mounted to maintain constant mowing height.
• Easy access for maintenance.
• Integral style hitch to implement prevents skewing
on hillsides.
• Shields in place to prevent buildup.
• Mowing large areas of turf year after year with low
maintenance.
Intended Usage
This machine is intended to be used primarily for
precision mowing of large areas of turf.
Using This Manual
The Operator’s Manual is designed to help familiar-
ize you with safety, assembly, operation, adjust-
ments, troubleshooting and maintenance. Read this
manual and follow the recommendations to help
ensure safe and efficient operation.
The information contained within this manual was
current at the time of printing. Some parts may
change slightly to assure you of the best perform-
ance.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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