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A method of assembling a rotor lock assembly for use in a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a rotor rotatably coupled to a generator by the rotor shaft. The generator and the rotor shaft are supported from a bedplate frame. The rotor shaft includes a rotor lock disk. The method includes coupli

A method of assembling a rotor lock assembly for use in a wind turbine. The wind turbine includes a rotor rotatably coupled to a generator by the rotor shaft. The generator and the rotor shaft are supported from a bedplate frame. The rotor shaft includes a rotor lock disk. The method includes coupling a support frame to the bedplate frame. The support frame is positioned adjacent to the rotor lock disk. A plurality of lock pin housings are coupled to the support frame. Each lock pin housing of the plurality of lock pin housings is positioned with respect to the rotor lock disk. A plurality of lock pins is provided. Each lock pin of the plurality of lock pins is configured to engage the rotor lock disk. Each lock pin is coupled between a corresponding lock pin housing of the plurality of lock pin housings and the rotor lock disk to facilitate limiting a rotation of the rotor shaft.

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1. A method of assembling a rotor lock assembly for use in a wind turbine, the wind turbine including a rotor rotatably coupled to a generator by the rotor shaft, the generator and the rotor shaft supported from a bedplate frame, and the rotor shaft including a rotor lock disk, said method comprisin

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A method of assembling a rotor lock assembly for use in a wind turbine, the wind turbine including a rotor rotatably coupled to a generator by the rotor shaft, the generator and the rotor shaft supported from a bedplate frame, and the rotor shaft including a rotor lock disk, said method comprising: coupling a support frame to the bedplate frame, the support frame positioned adjacent to the rotor lock disk;coupling a plurality of lock pin housings to the support frame, each lock pin housing of the plurality of lock pin housings positioned with respect to the rotor lock disk;providing a plurality of lock pins, each lock pin of the plurality of lock pins configured to engage the rotor lock disk;coupling each lock pin between a corresponding lock pin housing of the plurality of lock pin housings and the rotor lock disk to facilitate limiting a rotation of the rotor shaft; and,coupling a plurality of lock inserts between each lock pin and the rotor lock disk to facilitate forming a friction fit between each lock pin and the rotor lock disk. 2. A method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising coupling a plurality of collet sections together to form each lock insert of the plurality of lock inserts, the lock insert defining a tapered opening sized to receive a lock pin of the plurality of lock pins, each lock pin including a tapered head portion adapted to be inserted into the tapered opening. 3. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the rotor lock disk defines a plurality of slots, said method further comprising: positioning at least one lock block of each lock insert within at least one slot; and,coupling at least one restraint clip to the lock block and the rotor lock disk. 4. A method in accordance with claim 1, further comprising coupling a lock stop to each lock pin housing to facilitate limiting a movement of the lock pin with respect to the lock pin housing. 5. A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein said providing a plurality of lock pins comprises providing a plurality of lock pins such that each lock pin includes a substantially cylindrical body extending between a head portion and a rear portion, the head portion and the rear portion each having tapered outer surfaces. 6. A wind turbine, comprising: a tower;a nacelle coupled to said tower;a generator positioned within said nacelle;a rotor rotatably coupled to said generator by a rotor shaft, said rotor shaft including a rotor lock disk;a bedplate frame coupled to said generator and to said rotor shaft for supporting said generator and said rotor shaft within said nacelle; and,a rotor lock assembly coupled to said bedplate frame and adapted to be coupled to said rotor lock disk, said rotor lock assembly comprising:a support frame coupled to said bedplate frame, said support frame positioned adjacent to said rotor lock disk;a plurality of lock pin housings coupled to said support frame, each lock pin housing of said plurality of said lock pin housings configured to be positionable with respect to said rotor lock disk;a plurality of lock pins configured to engage said rotor lock disk to facilitate limiting a rotation of said rotor shaft, each lock pin of said plurality of lock pins coupled to a corresponding lock pin housing of said plurality of lock pin housings; anda plurality of lock inserts, each lock insert of said plurality of lock inserts coupled between each lock pin and said rotor lock disk to facilitate forming a friction fit between said lock pin and said rotor lock disk. 7. A wind turbine in accordance with claim 6, wherein said rotor lock disk defines a plurality of openings, each lock insert comprising a plurality of collet sections inserted within each opening of said plurality of openings, said plurality of collet sections defining a tapered opening sized to receive said lock pin, said lock pin comprising a body extending between a head portion and a rear portion, said body having a substantially cylindrical shape, and said head portion comprising a tapered outer surface. 8. A wind turbine in accordance with claim 6, wherein said rear portion comprises a tapered outer surface. 9. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 6, wherein said rotor lock disk defines a plurality of slots, each lock insert comprising: at least one lock block positioned within a slot of said plurality of slots, said lock block having a tapered inner surface sized to receive said lock pin; and,at least one restraint clip coupled to said lock block and said rotor lock disk, said lock pin comprising a body extending between a head portion and a rear portion, said body having a substantially cylindrical shape, and said head portion comprising a bar including first and second tapered sidewalls. 10. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 6, further comprising a lock stop coupled to said lock pin housing, said lock stop configured to facilitate limiting a movement of said lock pin with respect to said lock pin housing. 11. A rotor lock assembly for use in a wind turbine, the wind turbine including a rotor rotatably coupled to a generator by a rotor shaft and a bedplate frame configured to support the generator and the rotor shaft, the rotor shaft including a rotor lock disk, said rotor lock assembly comprising: a support frame coupled to the bedplate frame, said support frame positioned adjacent to the rotor lock disk;a plurality of lock pin housings coupled to said support frame, each lock pin housing of said plurality of lock pin housings configured to be positionable with respect to the rotor lock disk;a plurality of lock pins configured to engage the rotor lock disk to facilitate limiting a rotation of the rotor shaft, each lock pin of said plurality of lock pins coupled to a corresponding lock pin housing of the plurality of lock pin housings; anda plurality of lock inserts, each lock insert of the plurality of lock inserts coupled between each lock pin and the rotor lock disk to facilitate forming a friction fit between each lock pin and the rotor lock disk. 12. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 11, wherein the rotor lock disk defines a plurality of openings, each lock insert comprising a plurality of collet sections inserted within each opening of said plurality of openings, said plurality of collet sections defining a tapered opening sized to receive said lock pin. 13. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 11, wherein the rotor lock disk defines a plurality of slots, each lock insert comprising: at least one lock block positioned within a slot of the plurality of slots, said lock block having a tapered inner surface sized to receive said lock pin; and,at least one restraint clip coupled to said lock block and the rotor lock disk. 14. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 11, further comprising a lock stop coupled to each lock pin housing, said lock stop configured to facilitate limiting a movement of each lock pin with respect to each lock pin housing. 15. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 11, wherein each lock pin comprises a body extending between a head portion and a rear portion, said body having a substantially cylindrical shape, and said head portion comprising a tapered outer surface. 16. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 15, wherein said rear portion comprises a tapered outer surface. 17. A rotor lock assembly in accordance with claim 11, wherein each lock pin comprises a body extending between a head portion and a rear portion, said body having a substantially cylindrical shape, and said head portion comprising a bar including first and second tapered sidewalls.