Tru-Turf RS48-11C User Manual page 11

Operation procedures
• The correct procedure for rolling the green is:
(a) Select the correct direction to roll the green,
remember this roller can roll the greens in all
directions.
(b) Start on one side of the green and work your
way across the green in a zigzag fashion, slightly
overlapping each lap you roll: this makes sure you
miss no part of the green and all of the green is
rolled. Avoid coming back across the green to roll
missed areas if possible. You should be able to
complete the rolling of 18 greens in the same time
or quicker than by mowing using a triplex mower.
• When rolling of the green is completed, move the
roller onto the fringe, stop the engine, lock the trailer
into the trailing position, connect it to the towing
vehicle then move off to the next green to be rolled.
Do not put the trailer down into the towing position
on the green; damage may occur to the green from
the roller tires and body.
• Remember turn off the fuel cock whilst towing the
roller.
Emergency and Park brake
• To engage, push parking lever forward until it will
travel no further, the lever operates on a over cam
principal, when it is fully engaged the lever will remain
in this position with the brake applied. To dis-engage
the park brake, pull the lever up and back. The lever
will remain in the off position until re-applied. Do not
operate the roller with the emergency brake engaged,
damage to the drive roller rubber coating will occur.
• Ensure the park brake is released prior to operating
the roller, if not irreparable damage to the rubber on
the drive roller will occur.
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Points to remember
• Make sure the roller is serviceable before rolling.
• Start rolling from the fringe of the green.
• Smooth operation on the foot pedals.
• Pick a point on the other side of the green to roll to.
• Do not look at the green close to the roller; it makes it
diffi cult to steer the roller straight; look well ahead.
• Use 1/2 throttle until you are profi cient at operating
the roller.
• Once you choose your rolling line hold the joystick
steady, correcting direction gently as required.
• Move the steering joystick a little at a time to change
direction; excessive movement of the joystick makes it
diffi cult to maintain a straight line.
• Roll in straight lines.
• Do not leave the engine running with the roller parked
on the green; the engine vibration will cause roller
depression marks on the green.
• Move off the green when rolling is complete before
putting the trailer in the down position.
• When rolling steep greens and the engine stops, check
engine oil level. The engine is fi tted with a safety
switch; when the engine oil level is low the engine will
stop.
TRU-TURF RS48-11C USA Roll 'n' Spike Golf Greens Roller Manual