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The products detailed in this manual conform to the following standards: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU & EN ISO 4254-1:2015 CE Declaration available at www.truturf.com Manual Revision: B Change Description: Manual updated to CE cert level. Released: 12/08/2023 RB48 Owner’s Manual...
Name ______________________________ Address ______________________________ The following operation and maintenance manual has ______________________________ been prepared for use with the RB48 Golf Greens Roller. Phone ______________________________ ______________________________ It is intended as a guide and supplemental updates to the Email...
To ensure safe operation of the RB48 Golf Greens Roller, • If the trailer catch is not correctly engaged while towing please follow the following safety guidelines.
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• Never ride on the machine when machine is being towed. Operator: remember it is your responsibility to be aware of your surroundings. To avoid accidents, think safe and operate safe. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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The operator should ensure that bystanders are not in the immediate vicinity of the machine when it is in use. Machine Rollover. Do not use this machine on slopes greater than 10 degrees. Hearing Protection. Hearing protection to be worn whilst operating this machine. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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The sound and whole body/hand/arm vibration levels are shown below. Please take note of the levels and determine appropriate operator actions, (wearing hearing protection and/or limiting the time of use when operating the machinery). Readings taken at full power RB48 Owner’s Manual...
Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Tru-Turf Service Department Tru-Turf warrant your Tru-Turf Roller to be free from defects Tru-Turf Pty Ltd in materials or workmanship for two years or 1550 16/6 Energy Circuit, Robina operational hours*, whichever occurs first. Queensland 4221, This warranty is applicable to all products.
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Failure to properly maintain your Tru-Turf roller per the • Normal noise, vibration, wear and tear, and Recommended Maintenance listed in the Operator’s Manual can result in claims for warranty being denied.
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Maintenance is at Owner’s Expense warranty are covered for the duration of the original Maintenance of your Tru-Turf roller is to be conducted as per product warranty and the removed parts become the the owner’s manual for your Tru- Turf product at the owner’s property of Tru-Turf.
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Warranty General Conditions Repair by an Authorized Tru-Turf Distributor or Dealer is your All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for sole remedy under this warranty. use are limited to the duration of this express warranty. Some states/ countries do not allow exclusions of...
❑ Lightly grease bearings fitted to drive roller, spiker shaft (if fitted) and Smoothing Head pivot bearings. Replace plastic caps if missing. ❑ Oil rod ends, sparingly. ❑ Check tire pressure for proper operating pressure (18-24psi). Do not over inflate. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
5. Greens can be rolled in any direction; take care to ensure there right pedal in this manner, will ensure there is no damage to are no crease lines produced on the surface. the green and less wear and tear on the equipment and operator. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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10. When using the pin hitch style drawbar, the following 3 points must be adhered to. a) Ensure that the hole size in the tow hitch fitted to the towing vehicle is at least 3/8” (10mm) larger in RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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16.There is a park brake fitted to the roller. This is to be used only in an emergency or when parking or leaving the machine, especially on an incline. The park brake should not be used in the normal operation of the roller. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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The lift points shown in the diagram, must only be used to lift the machine to carry out transport lifting. It is not permitted to carry out maintenance whilst the roller is hanging from the slings. Sling here (around pivot axle) RB48 Owner’s Manual...
• 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. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
Storing It is important to store this roller in the towing position. This ensures the trailer gas strut is in the closed position, protecting the shaft from the elements which, if damaged, would accelerate seal wear. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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Adjust if necessary. rotating the rollers by hand. If bearing tightness, roughness or excessive looseness is detected, replace the faulty bearings. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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500 hours or annually, recommend the Penrite synthetic 5 SAE 5W-60 whichever occurs first. transmission oil (Part No. R5226) or synthetic oil • Change hydraulic oil filter every 500 hours or equivalent. annually, whichever occurs first. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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Adjusting Park Brake To adjust the park brake, rotate the knob at the end of the park brake lever in a clockwise direction, when looking down at the lever. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
E8858 DRAWBAR LIFTING R6041 COVER IN PLACE R9483 - Machine ID Plate. (Note: This is not a spare part and will come attached from manufacturer). R9086 CHAIN/BELT PINCH POINT R9870 KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY R9087 PINCH POINT RB48 Owner’s Manual...
Rod ends are connected to smoothing roller head and the steering arm. • Rod ends are not broken or seized. • Swivel bearing on connecting the smoothing roller head to the pivot beam, have not seized. • Connecting rods are in place and serviceable. RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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Accumulated dry debris is not locking the smoothing 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 RB48 Owner’s Manual...
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