TRIMAX SNAKE S2 OPERATORS MANUAL
ENGLISH EDITION
©Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
www.trimaxmowers.com 54 27 March 2019
5. Grease height adjusters:
a. Grease only as required. If the cutting height is never
changed the adjusters may never need greasing.
b. Greaser nipples are fitted to each height adjustment block.
c. Apply grease until it begins to squeeze out around the
height adjustment screw.
16g. Gearbox Oil.
1. Check the gearbox oil level, all gearboxes:
a. Check the gearboxes for oil leaks regularly.
b. Check oil levels every 150 hours or monthly.
c. Park the tractor on level ground.
d. Lower the mower decks to the ground, stop the
tractor engine, engage the parking brake, ensure
all controls are in neutral, remove the ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
e. Remove the breather from the top of the gearbox
(a).
f. Use a suitable dipstick to check the level.
g. For the chassis gearbox the oil level should be
20mm (3/4”) below the oil level plug hole (b).
h. If necessary, add EP90 oil through the breather
hole (a).
i. Replace the breather and tighten securely.
j. For the deck gearboxes the oil level should be
between 80 and 100mm (3 ¼ to 4”) below the
lower edge of the plug or breather hole.
k. If necessary, add EP90 oil through the breather
hole.
l. If any gearbox needs topping up frequently,
check all plugs for tightness and inspect the seals
on the input and output shafts for leaks. Repair if
necessary.