Salsco TRANZ-FORMER 5-G, Operator And Parts Manual

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MANUALS, TRANZ-FORMER 5-G, REV. 1/4/2021 7
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.