TRIMAX SNAKE S2 OPERATORS MANUAL
ENGLISH EDITION
©Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
www.trimaxmowers.com 32 27 March 2019
A standard ½” BSP male quick-release coupling is fitted.
This should suit most tractors. Consult your tractor dealer if
the fittings are not compatible.
a. With the tractor engine stopped, operate the auxiliary
hydraulic valve control(s) in both directions to remove any
residual hydraulic pressure.
b. Pass the hose through the “pigtail” on the mower.
c. Ensure the hose and tractor couplings are clean.
d. Connect the hose to the appropriate valve port on the
tractor.
e. Check the area is clear of all bystanders, especially
children. Start the tractor engine.
f. Operate the hydraulic valve to check the mower decks
move in the desired direction. If not, repeat steps a-e using
another valve port. Even if the mower decks are locked in
the raised transport position they will move enough to show this.
15. Connect the tail lights (if fitted):
a. Pass the lighting cable through the pig-tail on the mower alongside the hydraulic hose.
b. Connect the plug to the lighting socket on the tractor.
16. Connect the electric remote transport lock cable (if fitted).
a. Pass the cable through the pig-tail on the mower.
b. Connect the plug to the socket on the cable from the controller.
17. Secure the hose and cables:
a. Route the hydraulic hose and electrical cables clear of the tractor tyres, driveshaft and other
moving parts.
b. Leave sufficient slack to allow for movement when executing tight turns or cresting a rise in the
ground.
c. Secure the hose and cables using plastic cable ties or bungy cords.
18. Attach the transport lock release rope (if fitted):
a. Pass the rope through the pigtail. Ensure it will not be trapped by other cables or the hydraulic
hose.
b. Attach the free end to some suitable point on the tractor where it can be easily reached while
operating the auxiliary hydraulic controls.
c. Ensure the rope stays clear of the driveshaft or other moving parts.
d. Leave sufficient slack to ensure the rope never becomes tight when the mower travels over
undulations.
e. On tractors with cabs ensure the rope is not trapped when the rear window is closed.
19. Secure the handle on the transport lock release rope (if fitted):
a. Hold the rope taut and position the handle where it is comfortable to reach from the driver’s
seat.
b. Tie a knot in the rope on the tractor side of the handle and pull the handle over it.
c. Tie a second knot about 50mm from the handle on the mower side to prevent the handle from
sliding back down the rope.
12b. Purge The Hydraulic Lift Rams.
The mower decks should be raised and lowered two or three times to ensure there is no air in the
hydraulic cylinders.
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