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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 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, I.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
wheel 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.
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