Salsco TRANZ-FORMER 5-G Product manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRANZ-FORMER, EHA 5G, MODEL 09127-N (37HP B&S, E.F.I. ENGINE PACKAGE)
COVER & TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………….……….……………… Pages 1-2
STATEMENT OF FACT …………………………………..………………………. Page 3
MACHINE REGISTRATION …………………………………………..…………. Page 4
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………………… Page 5
READ BEFORE OPERATING/OPERATOR SAFETY…….…………………… Page 6
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………………………….. Page 7
SERVICE/MAINTENANCE………………………………………………………… Page 8
SAFETY DECALS ……………………………………………………………………Page 9
PARTS DIAGRAMS ………………………………………….….….……………... Pages 10-33
WIRING DIAGRAM ………………………………………….….………………. Pages 34-35
TORQUE CHART. …………………………………………..……...……………… Page 36
WARRANTY POLICY & PROCEDURE ……………………………….……........ Page 37
COPY OF WARRANTY CLAIM FORM….……………………….…….………… Pages 38-39
DELIVERY REPORT/WARRANTY CARD .……………….……………………... Page 40
SERVICE INTERVAL SCHEDULE ………………………………………………...Page 41
SERVICE RECORD…………………………… …………..………………………Page 42
NOTE: PLEASE SEE THE CD ENCLOSED IN THE MANUAL
PACKAGE FOR THE DIAGRAM OF THE WIRING HARNESS. A PRINTED COPY IS
ON PAGES 34-35 OF THIS MANUAL.
SALSCO, INC.
105 Schoolhouse Road
Cheshire, CT 06410 USA
800-872-5726, 203-271-1682
203-271-2596 (fax)
www.salsco.com, [email protected]

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STATEMENT OF FACT
You have just purchased the highest quality, most dependable, roller
on the market today. This unit has the ability to meet exact standards
and perform for years with minimum downtime. HOWEVER, it cannot
read nor will it understand this manual no matter how long you leave it
on top of the machine.
It is your responsibility to read and understand this manual; it is also
your responsibility to be certain this information is passed along to
anyone who is expected to operate this equipment. Should you choose
not to read, understand and pass along the information provided you,
please expect equipment failure and possible injuries to persons
around this equipment.
For the safety of the operator, it is imperative that this manual is
carefully read and understood.
Once you have read this manual, it is your responsibility to be sure that
all new operators read and understand this manual, especially all
cautions stated.
As a manufacturer of equipment, we have a responsibility to design a
safe piece of equipment. NOTE: The important safeguards and
instructions in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common
sense, caution, and care are factors, which cannot be built into any
product. These factors must be supplied by the person(s) caring for
and operating this equipment.
ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS!

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MACHINE REGISTRATION
MANUFACTURED BY: SALSCO, INC.
105 Schoolhouse Rd., Cheshire, CT 06410
800-872-5726, 203-271-1682, 203-271-2596 (Fax)
[email protected] www.salsco.com
THIS MANUAL COVERS MODEL(s): ____________, _________________
This company reserves the right to discontinue, add improvements to, or change the design of any
model or product at any time without obligation to improve existing machines, either by changing the
design or adding new parts.
It has been and will continue to be the policy of SALSCO to update existing machines at its own
discretion. Whenever possible, new designs will be made in such a way that they can be "Retro Fit" if
so desired.
Record in the space provided below the model and serial number of this unit. Please retain these
numbers for future reference.
NO PARTS ORDERS will be accepted WITHOUT A SERIAL NUMBER, MODEL NUMBER AND
PART NUMBERS. All part numbers are listed in this manual.
_____________________________________________ ___________________
Serial Number Model Number
NOTE: Be sure to complete your warranty card. This will ensure immediate processing of any
warranty claims.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE

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All Specifications & Options Subject to Change Without Notice.
TRANZ-FORMER, EHA 5-G - SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY:
5 Year limited warranty
ENGINE:
37HP Briggs & Stratton, E.F.I. Electric Start, Gas Engine.
FUEL TANK:
Two (2) - 6 gallon CARB approved canister fuel tanks.
CONTROLS:
Forward/Reverse, Transport and Rolling.
HOUR METER:
Standard.
BATTERY
12 Volt, 850CCA automotive type.
SEAT
Air-ride forward/reverse slide adjustable seat with armrests.
STEERING SYSTEM:
Hydrostatic.
CRUISE CONTROL
0 - Full MPH, adjustable by operator.
STEERING WHEEL:
14” tilt adjustable steering wheel.
LIGHT PACKAGE:
Four (4) LED flood lights. 2-front mounted, 2-rear mounted.
ROTARY BRUSH SYSTEM:
Standard on all three rolls.
MIRRORS:
Two (2) rear view mirrors.
MAIN FRAME:
Square tubing over steel plate. Full watertight belly pan.
DRIVE ROLLS:
Three (3), 10-3/4” diameter x 40” long, beveled. Can be filled with water for
extra weight. Machined to within two thousandths of an inch concentricity.
TRACTION DRIVE:
Hydraulic pump to three (3) hydrostats - 1 to each roll. Chain drive from
hydraulic motors to rolls. #60HD chain & sprockets.
CLIMBING TRACTION:
All rolls are driven.
BRAKES:
Hydraulic & mechanical.
HYDRAULIC
COMPONENTS:
Hoses: SAE JIC hose ends & fittings. 3,000 P.S.I. working, 12,000 P.S.I.
burst. Motors: Five (5) Eaton Motors. Pump: One (1) three section tandem
Hydro-Gear pump.
HYDRAULIC TANK:
15 gallon steel hydraulic tank, with cooling fins.
ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC
CYLINDERS:
Six (6) double action. Two (2) 4" stroke, two (2) 6" stroke, two (2) 8" stroke.
ROLLING SWATH:
10'.
TURNING RADIUS:
Approximately 35”.
SPEED:
0 - 10 MPH.
GROUND PRESSURE:
10 P.S.I. without water, 11.8 P.S.I. with water.
TIRE/WHEEL
ASSEMBLIES:
Spindle axle, 18.5 x 8.5-8, 6-Ply tubeless tires.
GUARDS/DECALS:
All moving parts guarded. Full set of safety decals.
PAINT:
Orange, polyester powder coat paint provides excellent outdoor weatherability
and offers protection against ultraviolet discoloration. All parts painted
separately.
OPTIONS:
Rear Wheel Extender Kit; Cool Top With Fan; Cool Top Without Fan.
TRANSPORT
DIMENSIONS:
10’ long X 5’3” Wide X 7’11’ High - 2400 lbs.
ROLLING DIMENSIONS:
10’ long X 10’ Wide X 7’2”’ High - 2400 lbs.

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READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT!
OPERATOR SAFETY!
Understand the intended use of this equipment. It is designed to smooth grass playing
surfaces. It is not an all-terrain vehicle and should not be used as such!
1. Walk around the machine looking for damage or leaks. If there are no hydraulic leaks, do not open the
hydraulic tank cap. If it hasn’t leaked, the level will be fine.
2. Check engine oil & fuel level.
3. Climb on the seat, adjust the seat, and FASTEN THE SEAT BELT
4. BE SURE the roll/transport switch is in the roll position.
5. Quick look around to be sure no one is near the machine.
6. Start the engine. This machine has a FUEL INJECTED ENGINE, so THERE IS NO CHOKE.
7. Once the engine starts, raise the throttle to about ½ throttle.
8. Look at the rolls. They should be oriented as if the machine was going straight. This can be achieved
by turning the steering wheel until the front roll appears to be straight.
9. Now press the lower button to lower the front and rear wheels.
a. WITH ROLLS DOWN & WHEELS UP, THE UNIT WILL ROLL & SMOOTH GRASS PLAYING
SURFACES
b. WITH ROLLS UP & WHEELS DOWN, THE UNIT CAN BE TRANSPORTED ON WHEELS TO
THE NEXT PLAYING SURFACE TO BE ROLLED.
c. ALWAYS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE TRANSFORMING FROM TRANSPORT
TO ROLL OR VICE VERSA.
10. NOTE: The raise/lower wheels and wings in and out buttons should be pressed one at a time and not
in a jogging way. Just press the button until the function is complete. Jogging these buttons will cause
a safety circuit breaker to trip. Should this happen, relax for two minutes and try again.
11. Once the wheels are lowered and the machine is in the transport position, press the wings “in” button to
retract the roller wing into a travel position. NOTE: BE SURE no one is standing near the wings.
12. Now put the Roll/Transport switch into the transport position.
13. By pressing the foot pedal forward, the machine will move forward. NOTE: The further you press the
pedal, the faster the machine will go.
14. To stop or reverse travel of the machine, simply depress the pedal next to the forward pedal. This will
slow, stop and reverse the machine.
15. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE when operating this machine that the engine should be run at full RPM
and the machine speed should be controlled by depressing travel pedals.
16. ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT THE LOCATION TO BE ROLLED, press the Wings Out Button until wings
are both fully extended. Again, be sure no one is standing near the machine.
17. Press the raise wheels button. BE SURE the wheels are raised fully.
18. Put the Roll/Transport switch to roll position.
19. You are ready to roll.
20. CRUISE CONTROL:
a. Should only be used by an experienced operator.
b. NEVER use cruise control when rolling the greens. Only use on an open area such as fairways.
c. Moving forward in roll or transport, move the cruise control lever to the “on” position.
d. Press the pedal forward and you should feel the cruise control engage.
e. NOTE: There is a safety release pedal on the left side of the forward pedal and must be pulled
towards the operator for the cruise control to work. PRESS THE CRUISE DEACTIVATION
PEDAL TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. (See the picture of the pedals on page 7 of
this manual for the location of the pedal.)
BE AWARE of terrain & surroundings! Potholes or steep hills could become a
danger. ALWAYS traverse hills “up & down”……………..NEVER across hills.

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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS - Continued
The Salsco Tranz-Former Roller will be sent via common carrier. It could arrive in a box truck or an
open flatbed. Use caution when preparing to take the roller off of the trailer. Make sure the
trailer is level. If you do not have a dock, arrange to have a flatbed truck to back up to the trailer. (DO
NOT USE RAMPS!) Before driving the unit off of the trailer, disconnect any retainer devices
securing the roller to the trailer.
A. MAKE SURE the roller has gas and oil. The oil filter is accessible from the engine opening on
the left side of the roller. The gas tanks are on top behind the driver's seat.
B. MAKE SURE the wheels are down and the rolls are not touching the floor.
C. BECOME FAMILIAR with the roller controls.
Engine Control Panel:
1. The Transport/Roll switch is used to change from power to
the wheels or power to the rolls. This switch should be in the
Roll position when the unit
is not in use.
2. Throttle - NOTE: Run at full throttle
3. Engine Key - Starting
4. Accessory Outlet
5. Light Switch (4 LED lights for early
morning rolling)
6. Hour Meter
7. Top Control Panel is used to Raise/Lower Rolls
and Wheels.
Pedals:
1. Accelerator Pedal-Forward
2. Cruise Control Deactivation Pedal
3. Reverse Pedal
When you are ready to transport: Put the wheels down, bring rolls in, move switch to transport, and
press the accelerator pedal.
When you are ready to start rolling…Move the rolls out: Raise the wheels to the up position, then
move the switch to the roll position. You are now ready to roll.
Cruise control operation: To activate, press the speed control pedal to bring the unit to the desired
speed then move the lever to the on position the pedal will lock.
To cancel cruise control: Either move the cruise control handle to the off position and tap the
Accelerator Pedal (#1) or tap the Cruise Control Deactivation Pedal (#2). Now you will be able to
operate the Accelerator Pedal and cruise will be off.
NOTE: IF FOR ANY REASON THE CRUISE DOESN'T RELEASE, PRESS THE
PEDAL TO THE RIGHT OF THE SPEED CONTROL, AND THE LOCK PIN WILL
RELEASE.

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check all hydraulic hoses DAILY, or before each scheduled use, for wear and any signs of chaffing.
REMINDER: Drive motor hoses should be treated as wear items and should be replaced on a yearly
basis.
2. Check all fittings for any signs of leaking DAILY, or before each scheduled use.
3. Check all grease fittings as listed below on a WEEKLY basis, and grease as necessary. Add grease
until grease leaks slightly from fitting.
a. Bearings on roll housings – qty. 6
b. Pivot bearing on main housing – qty. 6
4. Check the engine manufacturer’s manual for service and maintenance instructions.
5. Fill hydraulic tank to 4-6” below filler cap. Be sure to tighten cap until cap seals.
6. After approximately 1 WEEK of use, and then every 2 WEEKS thereafter, check drive chains…one on
each side on roller drive motor. Pivot motor to tighten chain. NOTE: Check and adjust the tension of
all drive motor chains on a regular basis.
a. There is a pusher bolt to aid in adjusting and must be adjusted along with the motor.
b. The chain should have ⅜” play. NEVER adjust the chain tight with no play.
7. Wash machine. Keep it clean. Should rust form on rolls, simply drive the unit on a rough area until
rolls are clean.
8. Oil & Filter Type – It has been determined that your Salsco Tranz-Former will perform better by using
a 25 micron filter. Salsco recommends using non-detergent hydraulic oil or 10W-40 equivalent. The oil
should have a viscosity rating of at least 122 SSU. While this is not a necessity, it will improve the
overall performance of your machine. Salsco is now using this filter and hydraulic oil on all of our
machines using hydraulics. Hydraulic oil should be changed after the first 150 hours, and every 500
hours thereafter.
9. There is a belly pan with three drain plugs. One plug allows you to drain the wash water out of the pan.
Another is for engine oil; and the third is for hydraulic oil. NOTE: Be careful to remove the connected
drain plug as the engine and hydraulic drains have plugs in the same area.
10. Check the rotary brushes to be sure they are in proper adjustment.
11. Check the roller chains to be sure they are in proper adjustment.
SAFETY IS A PRIME CONCERN AT SALSCO. THE SAFETY DECALS ON YOUR MACHINE ARE HIGHLY
VISABLE AND A CONSTANT REMINDER TO ALL OPERATORS. REPLACEMENT SAFETY DECALS
MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING SALSCO @ 1-800-872-5726, OR THE DEALER IN YOUR AREA.

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CAUTION/DANGER DECALS
DANGER - HOT EXHAUST: Use
extreme caution around this area. Hot
parts can cause severe burns. Do not
touch engine while operating or just
after stopping.
DANGER: Rotating parts can
cause severe injury. Stay away
from moving parts while in
operation.
WARNING: Chain drive must
be maintained daily.
CAUTION: Never operate
without covers in place.
DANGER: Keep away.
WARNING: Hydraulic Oil
Requirements.

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Use 0251231-N

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0330267-N: Seal kit for hydraulic motor (0330238-N), front roll

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Wheels

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(2) 0303089-N: Roller Bearing, GGR, HP11, Tranz-Formers & Roll-N-Go's
(2) 0303090-N: Roller Bearing Cup, GGR, HP11, Tranz-Formers & Roll-N-Go's (2) 0343003-N: O-Ring 3" ID X 3-3/8” OD X 3/16”
(1) 0453117-N: Washer, Flat Punched 1-9/16” Id X 3-1/2” Od X 1/8”
(1) 0353106-N: 3/4" USS Flat Washer Gr 8 (1) 0338060-N: 7/8-14” Jam Nut
(1) 0338405-N: Lug Nut Cap, Chrome

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