TRIMAX SNAKE S2 OPERATORS MANUAL
ENGLISH EDITION
©Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
www.trimaxmowers.com 43 27 March 2019
1. Start a mowing job:
a. Check the site. Remove stones or objects that could be thrown by the mower blades.
b. Ensure area is clear of bystanders, especially children.
c. Align the tractor with the work area.
d. Check there is clear space to lower the mower decks.
e. Ensure all controls are in neutral and apply the parking brake.
f. Disconnect and stow the transport safety cable.
g. If the optional electric brakes are fitted, switch them off.
h. Lower the mower decks to the ground. Set the auxiliary hydraulic control(s) to allow float. i.
Run the engine at an idle.
j. Engage the PTO to start the mower.
k. Adjust the throttle until the PTO runs at 540rpm.
l. Engage gear to proceed down the working area.
2. Finish a mowing job:
a. Decrease the engine speed to a low idle.
b. Disengage the PTO clutch.
c. Raise the mower decks into the transport position.
d. If moving to another job, follow the instructions in section 13e above.
e. If parking the mower and tractor, stop the tractor engine and ensure all controls are in neutral,
engage the parking brake, remove the ignition key and wait for all moving parts to stop before
dismounting.
f. Connect the transport safety cable to ensure the decks cannot lower unexpectedly.
15h. Operating Hints.
1. PTO speed:
a. NEVER EXCEED 540rpm.
b. Keep PTO revs as close to 540rpm as possible for a clean cutting action.
c. Keep engine speed constant. Vary travel speed by changing gears.
d. 540E settings:
• Take care not to over-rev the PTO when using 540E settings.
• Do not use 540E in heavy conditions. Shifting large volumes of grass requires more
power. Set the PTO to 540 so the engine runs at higher revs for more torque.
e. In spring conditions when grass is juicy, mowing performance may be improved by reducing the
PTO speed to 450rpm and using a higher gear to maintain groundspeed.
DANGER! Running PTO at excessive speeds causes the blades to
run too fast. Parts may break, fly off and cause injury, death and
property damage. Never exceed 540rpm.
2. Missing blades:
a. Never run the mower with blades missing. Imbalance will cause rapid structural failure of the
mower deck and damage the gearbox and driveshaft.
b. If vibration is detected, stop, inspect the machine and replace missing blades before resuming.
3. Conditions:
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