Tru-Turf BH40 User manual

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BH40/60 Owners Manual
OWNERS MANUAL
BH40/60 GOLF GREENS ROLLER
Results through design; not weight.

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Machine Information Record .......................................1
Specifications..................................................................2
Safety Information.........................................................3
Warranty .........................................................................5
Assembly.........................................................................8
Pre-Operation Checklist ..............................................10
Standard Operation Procedures................................11
Points To Remember...................................................13
Maintenance Schedule................................................14
Maintenance.................................................................15
Safety & Instructional Decals......................................17
Operating Positions .....................................................18
Components.................................................................19
Electrical........................................................................34
Belt Troubleshooting...................................................36
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Table of Contents

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Machine Information Record
Distributor Information
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Congratulations on your investment in the BH40/60
Golf Green Roller and your move to smoother, faster,
more consistent putting Greens.
The following operation and maintenance manual
has been prepared for use with the BH40/60 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. For the latest information visit
www.truturf.com.
This machine is engineered to be simple to operate
and easy to maintain.
If you have any questions or concerns that this
manual does not address, please feel free to contact
your distributor or email [email protected].
Machine Information
Model. BH40/60 Golf Green
Roller
Serial No.
Engine No.
Transmission No.
Purchase Date No.

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Specifications
Engine
Type
Horsepower
Honda GX690 twin cylinder
22.1 hp, (16.5kw)
Battery 12V DC - AGMTechnology
Transmission Hydrostatic series with leakage compensation & dynamic
electronic control.
Oil Cooler Automatic control electric fan
Drivetrain Two high-torque hydraulic motors with tooth belt drive to
rollers.
Drive Rollers Precision engineered - 1 x vulcanized rubber & 1 x Steel
Direction Control Separate foot pedals
Speed Control Electronic pedal w/dynamic software control
Emergency Stop Hand Button
Operating Speed 0-9 mph (0-15kph)
Steering Dynamic adaptive steering wheel with software control
Seat UV protected, adjustable w/suspension & side body protectors.
Lap seat belt.
Trailer Integrated heavy duty Drawbar. Tires/wheels hydraulically
lowered and raised.
Fuel Tank Capacity 5 gal (18.9L)
Ground Pressure (Footprint) 5.9 psi (40.7 kPa)
Rolling Width (Swath) 40”(1016mm)
Smoothing Heads 1st head fitted w/single rubber coated drive roller & two
contour following SS smoothing rollers. 2nd head (steering
head) fitted w/single steel drive roller which contour follows
& steers.
Weight - Operating 1430lbs (650kg) Full hydraulic oil
Drawbar
Lifting weight when connecting
Ball style
22lbs (10kg)
1 7/8”
Tires 20 x 8.00 x 10 6 ply
Engine Start / Stop 12V electric start
Brake -Roller Hydraulic spring applied, motor integrated
Lights 4 x LED (1 fitted to each corner) On while running
Battery Charger 12V x 17A charge, built into engine
Turning Radius 10’ (3 m)
Engine Vibration 5 cushion vibration mounts
Optional Equipment Equipment 4G / WiFi Telematics
60”Roller Heads
Warranty 2 years - Limited manufacturers warranty

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Safety Information
Safety is of the utmost importance when operating
turf equipment.
To ensure safe operation of the BH40/60 Golf
Greens Roller, please follow the following safety
guidelines.
• Always make a pre-operation inspection before
you start rolling. If this procedure is not carried
out damage to property or personnel may occur.
• Keep children, pets and inexperienced personnel
away from the machine. This machine should only
be operated by trained and skilled personnel -
check with your supervisor if you are unsure.
• Know how to stop the machine when in motion.
Read and understand manufacturers manual, as
supplied.
• Never permit inexperienced operators to use the
machine. This machine requires certain knowledge
and expertise to operate it; you must be a trained
person to use this machine. Unskilled persons can
harm themselves and others if they operate this
machine.
• When transporting the roller or carrying out main-
tenance, make sure the trailer lock down mech-
anism is secured by the locking pin to prevent
premature release of the catch.
• If the trailer catch is not correctly engaged while
towing and releases accidentally, the front of the
roller can drop and dig into the ground, causing
the machine to move dangerously in any direction
causing bodily injury.
• When the roller is running, always keep hands and
loose clothing away from rotating shafts, chains,
belts and sprockets in the transmission area.

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Safety Information
• If hair, clothing or loose objects become entan-
gled on a rotating shaft serious bodily injury could
occur. Always stop engine before opening safety
cover.
• 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.

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Warranty
Conditions and Products Covered
Tru-Turf warrant your Tru-Turf Roller to be free from
defects in materials or workmanship for two years
or 1550 operational hours*, whichever occurs first.
This warranty is applicable to all products. Where
a warrantable condition exists, we will repair the
Product at no cost to you including diagnostics,
labor, and parts. This warranty begins on the
date the Product is delivered to the original retail
purchaser.
•Product to be equipped with an operating hour
meter fitted.
Claiming Warranty Service
You are responsible for notifying the Products
Distributor or Authorized Products Dealer from
whom you purchased the Product as soon as you
believe a warrantable condition exists. If you need
help locating a Products Distributor or Authorized
Dealer, or if you have questions regarding your
warranty rights or responsibilities, you may contact
us at:
Tru-Turf Service Department
Tru-Turf Pty Ltd
6/8 Technology Drive
Arundel, Qld 4214
Australia
E-mail: [e-mail]
Owner Responsibilities
As the Product owner, you are responsible for
required maintenance and adjustments stated in
your Operator’s Manual. Failure to perform required
maintenance and adjustments can be grounds for
disallowing a warranty claim.
Items and Conditions Not Covered
Not all product failures or malfunctions that occur
during the warranty period are defects in materials
or workmanship. This warranty does not cover the
following:
•Product failures which result from the use of non-
Tru-Turf replacement parts, or from installation
and use of add-on, or modified non-Tru-Turf
branded accessories and products.

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Warranty
•Product failures which result from failure to
perform recommended maintenance and/or
adjustments. Failure to properly maintain your
Tru-Turf roller per the Recommended Maintenance
listed in the Operator’s Manual can result in claims
for warranty being denied.
•Product failures which result from operating
the Product in an abusive, negligent, or reckless
manner.
•Parts subject to consumption through use unless
found to be defective. Examples of parts which
are consumed, or used up, during normal Product
operation include, but are not limited to, brakes
pads and linings, slicers, spiker tines, tires, filters,
belts, springs, sprockets, chains, bearings and
pulleys
•Failures caused by outside influence. Items
considered to be outside influence include, but
are not limited to, weather, storage practices,
contamination, use of unapproved lubricants or
additives, etc.
•Normal noise, vibration, wear and tear, and
deterioration.
•Normal “wear and tear” includes, but is not limited
to, damage to seats due to wear or abrasion, worn
painted surfaces or scratched decals.
•Specific component parts supplied to Tru-Turf
by OEM suppliers are covered by that supplier’s
Warranty. These parts and components include
but are not limited to, Eaton Transmissions, Honda
Engines, Sevcon Controllers, Foot Pedal & Trailer
Arm Struts, Curtis Controllers & Electronic Foot
Pedals, Toggle Switch, Rexnord Gearboxes &
Electric Motors, Seats, Drive Rollers, Hour Meter,
Rod Ends, Lights, Hood, Transmission Cover, Fan,
Rubber Coupling.
Parts
Parts scheduled for replacement as required
maintenance are warranted for the period up to
the scheduled replacement time for that part. Parts
replaced under this warranty are covered for the
duration of the original product warranty and the
removed parts become the property of Tru-Turf. Tru-
Turf will make the final decision whether to repair
any existing part or assembly or replace it. Tru-Turf
may use remanufactured parts for warranty repairs.

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Note Regarding Deep Cycle Battery Warranty:
Deep cycle batteries have a specified total number
of kilowatt-hours they can deliver during their
lifetime. Operating, recharging, and maintenance
techniques can extend or reduce total battery life.
As the batteries in this product are consumed, the
amount of useful work between charging intervals
will slowly decrease until the battery is completely
worn out.
Replacement of worn out batteries, due to normal
consumption, is the responsibility of the product
owner. Battery replacement may be required during
the normal product warranty period at owner’s
expense.
Maintenance is at Owner’s Expense
Maintenance of your Tru-Turf roller is to be
conducted as per the owner’s manual for your Tru-
Turf product at the owner’s expense.
General Conditions
Repair by an Authorized Tru-Turf Distributor or
Dealer is your sole remedy under this warranty.
Tru-Turf is not liable for indirect, incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the use
of the Tru-Turf Products covered by this warranty,
including any cost or expense of providing substitute
equipment or service during reasonable periods
of malfunction or non-use pending completion of
repairs under this warranty. Except for the Emissions
warranty referenced below, if applicable, there is no
other express warranty.
All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for use are limited to the duration of this express
warranty. Some states/ countries do not allow
exclusions of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above exclusions and limitations may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state and country to country.
Warranty

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Assembly
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, agent or
[e-mail].
QTY Description
1 Operation, Maintenance and Parts Manual (Online)
1 Machine Frame/Body/Rollers
1 Drivers Seat - Fitted to Base Plate
5 M6 x 20 Screws & Flat Washers
2 Tires mounted on Wheel Rim
1Steering Column & Steering Wheel
(Bolts found in frame)
1 Drawbar Coupling Assembly - Incl. 1 7/8” Tow Ball
List of Components

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Assembly Procedure
Step 1: Mounting the seat to the seat base.
• Position seat onto the base. Use M5 bolts to
fasten in place.
Step 2: Mount the steering column & Steering
wheel.
• Plug the two plugs into the two wires protruding
from the steering column. Plugs will only fit
correctly as they are two different plugs.
• Use the four bolts in the chassis to bolt in
position.
Step 3: Attaching drawbar.
• Locate the drawbar assembly, complete with 1
7/8” coupling.
• Slide drawbar into receptacle near the seat. Push
all the way in.
• Check the ‘T’ locking pin and that the safety pin
are working correctly.
• To totally remove the drawbar from the machine,
you will need to carefully hold up the locking dog
underneath the machine. Hold it up to prevent
it from locking in the cut out and then slide the
drawbar completely out of the machine.
Step 4: Attaching wheels to trailer.
• Locate the two wheels for the left and right side
trailer axles.
• Remove wheel nuts from both hubs, slide wheels
onto hub with air valves facing outwards. Replace
wheel nuts and tighten securely.
• Ensure the taper on the nuts, mate into the wheel
tapers correctly.
• Check tires for the correct air pressure,
approximately 18-24psi. Do not exceed this
pressure. The tires act as the suspension, hence
the low P.S.I.
• Adjust and tighten the four allen head screws
holding the foot pedal plate in position.
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Check that foot pedal depresses under normal
foot pressure.
Check steering wheel rotates continually through
360° freely.
Ensure that the drawbar locking catch
mechanism is securely locked to the main
drawbar and the safety pin is fitted when trailing
the roller.
Grease lightly bearings fitted to drive rollers and
Smoothing Head pivot bearings.
Check tire pressure for proper operating
pressure (18-24psi). Do not over inflate.
Check fuel level, remove filling cap to visually
check level.
Ensure there are no oil leaks from the hydraulic
hoses, fittings, pumps, motors & oil tank.
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Standard Operation Procedures
1. Inspect and check that the roller is serviceable
prior to departing from workshop.
2. Use a suitable towing vehicle to move roller
from green to green. Machine weighs 860kg.
3. Maximum recommended towing speed
would be equal to a motorized golf buggy.
Approximately 4mph/7kph. Towing at excess
speed or across rough terrain may cause
damage to the machine and trailer.
4. When approaching the green do not tow the
roller onto the green to set up, put the roller on
the fringe of the green. Disconnect roller from
tow vehicle. Swing machine away from vehicle,
let the coupling up until machine rests onto the
steering head roller. Start the engine and use
the trailer lowering/raising switch mounted on
the steering column behind the steering wheel.
Lower machine as required onto the green. With
engine running drive and begin rolling.
5. Greens can be rolled in any direction; take care
to ensure there are no crease lines produced on
the surface.
6. Both rollers are driven.
7. 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,
or straight lines, slightly overlapping each
lap you roll: this makes sure you don’t miss
any 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.

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8. When rolling of the green is completed, move
the roller onto the fringe. Raise the machine into
its towing position. Release locking pins on the
drawbar and extend the drawbar into the tow
position. Lock the lock pins into the drawbar.
Connect to tow vehicle, ensure the coupling is
locked onto the tow ball correctly. Move off.
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.
9. When towing forwards or reversing, be sure that
the roller is not put into a jack- knifed position, if
it is, then damage to the pin hitch will occur.
10. Do not cross excessively steep hills or dips.
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• Make sure the roller is serviceable before rolling.
• Start rolling from the fringe of the green.
• 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 difficult to steer the roller straight; look
well ahead.
• Use 3/4 throttle until you are proficient at
operating the roller.
• Once you choose your rolling line hold the steering
wheel steady, correcting direction gently as
required.
• Move the steering wheel a little at a time to change
direction; excessive movement of the steering
wheel makes it difficult to maintain a straight line.
• Roll in straight lines.
• Move offthe green when rolling is complete before
putting the trailer in the down position.
• If for some reason the machine stops on a green,
use the handle mounted on the frame to pump
Points to Remember
the trailer down to its towing position. Wheel
the machine offthe green. Tow it back to the
workshop for rectification, once running again the
trailer can be raised or lowered electronically.

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Maintenance Schedule
Description Pre-Delivery Pre-Operating Monthly 12 Monthly
Check tires max 18 - 24 psi √√
Check smoothing roller bearing √√√
Check drive roller bearings √√√
Check for loose nuts and bolts √√
Renew smoothing roller bearings √
Renew drive roller bearings √
Service engine as per Honda handbook and recommendations.

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Maintenance
You must employ safe work practises at all times
when performing any assembly or service tasks on
the machine. Should there be any need to lift the
machine only use the points as detailed in diagram.
Changing transmission oil
Ongoing Maintenance, Lubricant and Replacement
Schedule (See chart on page 14).
Note. Areas indicated with a * need to be changed
when defective or as required. This may be before
the recommended replacement schedule.
Please replace all parts as necessary.
Storing
• It is important to store this roller in the towing
position.
Sling here
(Use attaching hole on
top of the lift cylinder)
Sling here
(Use attaching hole on
top of the lift cylinder)
Sling here
(around channel)

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Maintenance
Service of the drive belt system
• Replacement - use only the belts and sprockets
recommended as per the correct spare parts
number. Wrong pitch drive belts fitted will cause
excessive sprocket wear and possible drive failure.
Service of smoothing roller bearings
• Whilst the Roller is suspended by the Trailer, check
operational smoothness of the bearings fitted to
each smoothing roller by rotating the rollers by
hand. If bearing tightness, roughness or excessive
looseness is detected, replace the faulty bearings.
• If bearings are faulty. Fit new bearings, replace
rollers into the heads, lubricate shaft bolts with
an anti-seize compound before installing them.
Tighten securely and ensure rollers rotate freely
when fully tightened.

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Safety and Instructional Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible
to the operator and are located near any area of
potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged
or missing.
When ordering parts, quote the model serial
number and revision number.
RS2028 - Machine ID Plate. (Note: This is not a spare
part and will come attached from manufacturer).
R6057 - Tru-Turf Logo Decal
Model: BH40 Golf Greens Roller
Serial No.
Revision
Manufactured date
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• Read and understand manual
before operating roller.
• Check belt tension or lubricate
chain if tted prior to use.
• Check roller bearings regularly,
replace if worn.
• Use recommended oil in the
transmission.
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Operating Positions
Towing position
Rolling position