RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers CONTENTS Important Machine Information Record Safety Information Warranty Assembly List of components Mounting seat to seat base Mounting steering joystick to the steering shaft Attaching trailer arm to machine Attaching dampener strut and trailer arm Attaching drawbar to trailer arm Attaching wheels to trailer arm Correct dampener strut operation Replacing oil Transmission oil tank breather Lubricating smoothing head pivot bearings Operation Pre-operation checks Standard operation Procedures Points to remember Spiker Emergency and Park Brake...
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers IMPORTANT PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE Pre-check all nuts, bolts, grub screws for tightness prior to operating machine. Understand the operating procedures and the controls before operating.
Greens. The following operation and maintenance manual has been prepared for use with the RS48-11C Roll ‘n’ Spike Golf Green Roller. It is intended as a guide and supplemental updates to the manual may take place at a future date, without prior notice.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers SAFETY INFORMATION Safety is of the utmost importance when operating turf equipment. To ensure safe operation of the RS48-11C Roll ‘n’ Spike Roller, please follow the following safety guidelines.
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We will not cover parts that have been altered or modified by anyone other than Tru-Turf Equipment nor will we cover used parts that are installed in place of failed parts. We will not cover parts that have not been installed correctly by the end user or its agents nor will we cover parts that have not been maintained as per the Operator’s Manual.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers INITIAL ASSEMBLY When you receive the crate, the machine will be broken down into components ready for assembly. If you run into any problems during assembly, please feel free to call your local distributor or agent.
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RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers Step 1: MOUNTING THE SEAT TO THE SEAT BASE • Use the 4 x M8 x 20 bolts to fasten the seat to the seat base.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers • Gather the ends of the right and left trailer arms. • Place the drawbar assembly between the trailer arms and align the holes, ensure the bend is upwards.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers corroding, replace it with the correct engine oil, as per the manufacturers specifications. Step 9: TRANSMISSION OIL TANK BREATHER • Unscrew the plastic plug from the top of the tank & replace it with the anti-splash breather supplied.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECKS • Check engine as per Honda / Kohler manual. • Ensure steering joystick has no looseness. • Check that foot pedal depresses under normal foot pressure, both directions.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers • It is recommended that you place the smoothing head rollers on the high side of the green when rolling. This puts more weight on the rubber drive roller and helps give better traction, thus reduces slipping or spinning of the drive roller on the green, depending also on the operators ability.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers • Move the steering joystick a little at a time to change direction; excessive movement of the joystick makes it difficult to maintain a straight line.
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE • Stop engine before performing any maintenance • Service the Honda or Kohler engine according to the manufacturers maintenance schedule. TRANSMISSION (PUMP, EATON 11) •...
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers adjusted. LUBRICATION • Lubricate Drive Chain with Chain Oil, WD40 or equivalent (CRC; Penetrene etc.) each time prior to rolling of the Greens SERVICE OF SMOOTHING ROLLER BEARINGS •...
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RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers FAULT FINDING ROLLER WILL NOT MOVE ONE OR EITHER WAY Check: • Chain is okay • Sprockets are not worn or slipping on the shaft •...
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers RUBBER DRIVE ROLLER WILL NOT ROTATE Check: • Roller shaft end bearings have not seized • Broken chain • Slipping sprockets • the Park Brake is not locked on •...
RS48-11C ROLL ‘n’ SPIKE GOLF GREENS ROLLER - Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual rollers LABELS TRU-TURF GREENS ROLLER Manufactured in Australia ~ World Patent Model: RS48-11C R8010 Read and understand manual before operating roller Lubricate drive chain prior to each operation...
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