Tru-Turf RB70 User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
RB70 GOLF GREENS ROLLER
Original Instructions
* Roller shown has optional upgrades shown

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Original Instructions
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

Table of Contents
1. Machine Information Record
2. Specifications
3. Safety Information
4. Warranty
5. Pre-Operation Checklist
6. Standard Operation Procedures
7. Points to Remember
8. Maintenance Schedule
9. Maintenance
10. Safety and Instructional Decals
11. Operating Positions
12. Assembly, Generic Transmission Cover
13. Assembly, Body
14. Assembly, Foot Pedal
15. Assembly, Drive Unit
16. Assembly, Engine Mount, GX200
17. Assembly, Hydraulic Drive
18. Assembly, Transmission Unit
19. Assembly, Chain Tensioner Arm - LH
20. Assembly, Chain Tensioner Arm - RH
21. Assembly, Flex Tube Drive Roller
22. Assembly, Flex Chain Drive Roller
23. Assembly, Triple Steering Head
24. Assembly, Central Smoothing Head
25. Assembly, Outer Smoothing Head
26. Assembly, Nodule Sweeper, (Long)
27. Connecting Rods
28. Assembly, Joystick
29. Assembly, Hi-Lift Trailer
30. Assembly, Trailer Hub
31. Assembly, Seat & Frame
32. Assembly, Seat
33. Harness Loom
34. Troubleshooting : Roller
35. Available Spare Parts
Separate engine Owner’s Manual can be downloaded from
www.truturf.com or from Honda website: Honda GX200

RB70 Owner’s Manual
Machine Information Record
Machine Information - RB70 Golf Green Roller
Serial No.______________________________
Engine No._____________________________
Transmission No.________________________
Purchase Date No. ______________________
Congratulations on your investment in the RB70 Golf
Greens Roller and your move to smoother, faster,
more consistent putting greens.
The following operation and maintenance manual has
been prepared for use with the RB70 Golf Greens
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]
Each page contains a Table of
Contents hyperlink, see lower centre
of page.
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Distributor Information
Name ______________________________
Address ______________________________
______________________________
Phone ______________________________
Fax ______________________________
Email ______________________________

RB70 Owner’s Manual
Specifications
Engine
Type
Horsepower
Lighting
Oil Capacity
Honda - Gasoline
6.5 hp, (4.85kw)
Yes
0.63qts (0.6L)
Transmission
Manufacturer Type
Eaton Hydrostatic 11
Oil Capacity
6qts (6.84L) + Filter
Cooling
8 blade hydro transmission
cooling fan
Drivetrain
1/2” duplex chain, self adjusting
ISO 08B2.
Drive Roller
Rubber coated, non-stick.
Direction Control
Foot pedals
Speed Control
Foot pedals
Operating Speed
0-9 mph (0-15kph)
Steering
Joystick - Light load, directly
connected to smoothing heads.
Vibration
Reduced through engine isolation
mounts.
Seat
Premium UV protected, with
adjustable arm rests.
Trailer
Integrated, heavy duty. Quick & easy
transition from transport to rolling
position.
Ground Pressure (Footprint)
3.7 psi (25.5 kPa)
Rolling Width (Swath)
70”(1778mm)
Weight - Operating
808lb. (368kg)
Roller Cleaners
Self cleaning nodules.
Tires
18 x 6.50 x 8
Start / Stop
Switch & recoil.
Brake - Park
Handbrake. Drum style.
OPS Safety Switch
Seat activated.
Optional Equipment
Lights & Drawbar coupling.
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 RB70 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
maintenance, make sure the trailer lockdown
mechanism 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 and result in damage to the
drive roller and other components.
• When the roller is running, always keep hands and
loose clothing away from rotating shafts, chains,
belts and sprockets in the transmission area.
• This machine should not be used on slopes greater
that 10 degrees.
• It is recommended to wear appropriate person
protection equipment, (PPE), as per local laws.
These may include hearing protection, eyes and
appropriate closed shoes and clothing PPE.
Environmental conditions should also be taken into
consideration.
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Safety Information
• If hair, clothing, or loose objects become entangled
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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RB48 Owner’s Manual
Safety Information
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IMPORTANT EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE INFORMATION
SAFETY WARNINGS
Hearing Protection.
Hearing protection to be worn whilst operating this
machine.
Read Operator’s Manual.
Only personnel that have read and fully understood the Operator’s
Manual should operate this equipment.
Keep Bystanders Away.
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.

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Safety Information
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Readings taken at full power
SOUND AND VIBRATION LEVELS
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).
IMPORTANT EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE INFORMATION
SAFETY WARNINGS

RB70 Owner’s Manual
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
ques t i o ns regard i n g y our warran t y r i ghts or
responsibilities, you may contact us at:
Tru-Turf Service Department
Tru-Turf Pty Ltd
16/6 Energy Circuit, Robina
Queensland 4221,
Australia
E-mail: [email protected]
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.
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Warranty
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.
• 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.
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Warranty
• 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.
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.
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Warranty
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.
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RB70 Owner’s Manual
Pre-Operation Checklist
❑Ensure steering joystick has no looseness.
❑Check that foot pedal depresses under normal foot
pressure.
❑Ensure that the draw bar locking catch mechanism is
securely locked to the main draw bar and the safety pin
is fitted when trailing the roller.
❑Check and tighten grub screws fitted to the end bearing
lock rings on the rubber coated drive roller and the
spiker shaft bearings (if fitted) & pivot bearings on
each smoothing head.
❑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.
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Standard Operation Procedures
1. Inspect and check that the roller is serviceable prior to
departing from the workshop.
2. Use a suitable towing vehicle to move the roller from
green to green.
3. Maximum recommended towing speed would be equal to
a motorized golf buggy, i.e., approximately 10-12mph/
16-19kph. 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. Put trailer in the up position, switch on the roller
and drive it onto the green.
5. Greens can be rolled in any direction; take care to ensure
there are no crease lines produced on the surface.
6. It is recommended that you place the smoothing head
rollers on the high side of the green when rolling. This
increases the weight onto the rubber drive roller and
creates better traction, it also reduces slipping or
spinning of the drive roller on the green, depending on
the operator’s ability.
7. Whilst becoming familiar with the roller, set the throttle
at about 1/2 - 3/4 speed. Press the left or right foot
pedal down gently but not suddenly. Be smooth with
your action, hold in this position until nearing the edge
of the green, then take your foot gently off the pedal,
the roller will come to a stop. Rest your other foot on
the opposite pedal and gently apply the pressure to the
pedal. It then starts to move the roller in the opposite
direction. Once again be gentle with the pedal, but not
sudden. By using the left and right pedal in this
manner, will ensure there is no damage to the green
and less wear and tear on the equipment and operator.
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Standard Operation Procedures
8. 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 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 amount of time, or quicker, than by mowing
using a triplex mower.
9. When rolling of the green is completed, move the roller
onto the fringe, switch o!the ignition, lock the trailer into
the towing position, connect it to the towing vehicle then
move o!to the next green to be rolled.
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
diameter than the pin size fitted on the roller draw
bar hitch.
b) 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.
c) Do not cross excessively steep hills or dips where
the tow hitch pin may gouge the turf and damage
the drive roller.
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.
Towing
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Ensure that the
safety pin is
correctly fitted in
place, before
towing
commences.

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Standard Operation Procedures
11. This machine is equipped with a seat safety switch.
This operates in the same way as that on the ride-on
mowers, where if the operator attempts to leave the
seat whilst the engine is running and has not fully
engaged the parking brake, the engine will stop.
12.Starting the engine. The engine will not start unless the
park brake lever is in the fully engaged or in the on
position. Refer to the Honda user manual for correct
engine starting and running procedures.
13.Ensure that the fuel cock is switched to the off position
whilst transporting the roller between greens,
otherwise flooding of the engine with fuel may occur.
This causes difficulties in the starting of the engine.
14.Keep the roller on the greens surface. It is not
necessary to roll onto the collars or fringes.
15.The operator needs to become familiar with the timing
required to stop and the distance required to do so at
the speed being travelled, remembering that the roller
is quite heavy.
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.
Park Brake
The park brake lever operates on an over-centre
principal.
To engage the park brake, pull the park brake
lever fully up and back.
The park brake lever will remain in this on position.
To disengage the park brake, push the park
brake lever fully forward and down.
The park brake lever will remain in this off
position.
Always operate the roller with the park brake off!
Caution: Do not operate the roller with the park
brake engaged as this will damage park brake
components.
When stopping and before getting off the
machine, always apply the Park Brake.
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Transport lifting
WARNING: 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.
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Sling here
(around pivot axle)
Sling here
(around channel)
Sling here
(around pivot axle)

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Points to Remember
• 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 1/2 throttle until you are proficient 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
difficult 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 fitted with a safety
switch; when the engine oil level is low the engine will
stop.
• When stopping and before getting off the machine
always apply the Park Brake.
•Remember turn off the fuel cock whilst towing the
roller.
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Maintenance Schedule
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Description
Pre-Delivery
Pre-Operating
Monthly
12 Monthly
Check engine oil
√
√
Check transmission oil level
√
√
Beware of contaminants entering the transmission
√
√
Lubricate drive chain
√
√
Check tires max 18 psi
√
√
Check fuel level
√
√
Check smoothing roller bearings
√
√
√
Check drive roller bearings
√
√
√
Check for loose nuts and bolts
√
√
Renew engine oil
As per manufacturers handbook
Renew transmission oil
Every 500hrs or 12 monthly
Renew transmission oil filter
*
√
Renew smoothing roller bearings
*
√
Renew drive roller bearings
*
√
Renew chain tensioner wear pads
*
as required
Renew drive chain
*
√
Replace foot pedal struts
*
as required
Replace trailer strut
*
as required
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.