Trimax SnakeS2 User manual

Operator’s Manual
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Welcome to Trimax Mowing Systems!
Firstly, thank you for selecting a Trimax mower. All of us here at Trimax Mowing Systems
congratulate you on becoming one of the most important people in our business, a Trimax
customer.
Trimax is a progressive company that continually strives to satisfy your needs, so we welcome
any feedback you can provide to help us improve our products and services to meet your
expectations. Any constructive comments about this operator’s manual are also welcome.
Your Trimax mower has been designed to perform its task efficiently and with a minimum of
maintenance. This handbook provides safety guidelines, fitting instructions, maintenance
requirements, parts listings and warranty forms. We recommend you carefully read the entire
handbook before operating the mower as this will enable you to take full advantage of your new
machine’s considerable potential.
If you will be in charge of this machine but will not be operating it, please ensure all operators
have access to a copy of this manual and are familiar with the machine and its operation before
using it. A sign-off form is included so you can keep a record of those employees who have been
trained to operate the machine. Extra copies of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or
direct from Trimax Mowing Systems if required. The part number is printed at the bottom of each
page.
Please ensure that whoever delivers your mower familiarises you with the mower and that you
read and sign the Commissioning and Warranty Registration Certificate. This form ensures that
both you and the installer were satisfied with the product at the time of delivery and that you know
how to set up, maintain and operate it correctly. It also signifies the beginning of the warranty
period and, we hope, a long and fruitful relationship between us.
Note that if you register on-line the warranty period will extend to three years. Details of
how to register are on the Commissioning and Warranty Registration Certificate.
Once again, thank you for selecting a Trimax product.
Best regards
The Management and Staff
Trimax Mowing Systems
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Commissioning & Warranty Registration Certificate.................................................................................... 4
2. Notes About This Manual. ........................................................................................................................... 5
3. Safety........................................................................................................................................................... 6
3a. Hazard Identification. ............................................................................................................................. 7
3b. Safety Labels.......................................................................................................................................... 9
3c. To The New Owner or Operator........................................................................................................... 10
3d. Safety Sign-off...................................................................................................................................... 10
3e. Safety sign-off Form............................................................................................................................. 10
4. Label Identification..................................................................................................................................... 11
4a. What Labels Mean. .............................................................................................................................. 11
5. Declaration of Conformity. ......................................................................................................................... 14
6. Product Description.................................................................................................................................... 15
7. Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 16
8. Machine Identification................................................................................................................................ 18
9. Equipment Matching.................................................................................................................................. 19
10. Options..................................................................................................................................................... 20
11. Instructional Videos & other Support....................................................................................................... 21
12. Setting Up................................................................................................................................................ 22
12a. Attach The Mower To The Tractor..................................................................................................... 22
12b. Purge The Hydraulic Lift Rams.......................................................................................................... 32
12c. Other Checks...................................................................................................................................... 33
12d. Uncoupling The Mower From The Tractor......................................................................................... 34
13. Before Operation...................................................................................................................................... 35
12a Daily Checks ....................................................................................................................................... 35
14. Using the Machine for the First Time....................................................................................................... 36
15. Operation & Adjustments......................................................................................................................... 37
15a. Transport Locks.................................................................................................................................. 37
15b. Raise & Lower The Mower Decks - Standard Pull Rope................................................................... 38
15c. Raise & Lower The Mower Decks - Optional Remote Unlock. .......................................................... 40
15d. Raise & Lower The Mower Decks –Kerb Jump Function. ................................................................ 40
15e. Cutting Height..................................................................................................................................... 41
15f. Moving Between Jobs......................................................................................................................... 42
15g. Starting The Mower............................................................................................................................ 42
15h. Operating Hints. ................................................................................................................................. 43
16. Service & Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 45
16a. Transmission Covers. ........................................................................................................................ 46
16b. Drive Belts.......................................................................................................................................... 47
16c. Blades................................................................................................................................................. 48

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16d. Roller Scrapers................................................................................................................................... 50
16e. Wear Skids......................................................................................................................................... 51
16f. Greasing.............................................................................................................................................. 52
16g. Gearbox Oil. ....................................................................................................................................... 54
16h. Driveshaft Maintenance. .................................................................................................................... 55
16i. Wheel & Tyres..................................................................................................................................... 58
16j. Pitch & Roll Pivots............................................................................................................................... 59
16k. Clearing Blockages. ........................................................................................................................... 60
16l. Cleaning. ............................................................................................................................................. 60
16m. Roller Bearings.................................................................................................................................. 61
17. Service Schedule..................................................................................................................................... 62
18. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 64
19. Lifting & Transporting............................................................................................................................... 67
20. Storage. ................................................................................................................................................... 69
21. Tools. ....................................................................................................................................................... 70
22. Bolts & Nuts............................................................................................................................................. 71
23. Spare Parts.............................................................................................................................................. 72
24. Supplement.............................................................................................................................................. 73
24a. Snake Lifting and Tiedown Instructions ............................................................................................. 73

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1. Commissioning & Warranty Registration
Certificate
1. Where to find the Commissioning and Warranty Registration Certificate:
a. This is a triplicate form, which should be found inserted into the cover of this manual.
b. The warranty on this Trimax product is spelt out in the Warranty Policy document.
2. The purpose of the form:
a. The document must be completed by the owner of the machine and the agent from whom it
was purchased. It is designed to protect all parties involved by ensuring that:
•the machine has been properly assembled and is in a safe condition before being operated
•all relevant parts have been properly lubricated before use
•the owner and/or operator is familiar with this operator’s manual and understands how to
use it
•the owner and/or operator has been instructed how to operate the machine correctly under
actual working conditions
•the owner and/or operator is aware of safety issues regarding the use of the machine
•the owner and/or operator has been instructed in the care and maintenance of the machine
•the owner is satisfied with the machine’s performance.
3. What to do if the Warranty document has not been supplied with the machine:
a. If the document was missing when the machine was delivered and commissioned,
immediately contact the agent from whom the machine was purchased and request a new
certificate.
4. Where the papers go:
a. The Warranty Registration document is a triplicate form. The pages are for different purposes:
•the top layer is yellow and is to be returned to Trimax Mowing Systems at the address
shown.
•the middle layer is blue and is retained by the agent who sold the machine to the
purchaser.
•the bottom layer is printed on white card and is to be retained by the purchaser.
5. How to fill in the form:
a. Do not separate the pages before completing the form. Place it on a flat, hard surface and
complete the top (yellow) copy using a ball point pen. Press firmly and print clearly. The pages
are self-inking, so the other layers will be filled in at the same time. When the form has been
completed, the top two pages should be distributed as indicated and the bottom copy kept by
the owner of the machine in a safe place.
b. IMPORTANT! Note that Trimax Mowing Systems may not be obligated to honour any
warranty claim(s) on this product unless the Commissioning and Warranty Registration
Certificate has been completed in full and the appropriate copy returned to Trimax Mowing
Systems at the address shown on the form.
6. My Trimax:
a. On the Trimax Mowing Systems website there is a section called “My Trimax”. This is
available only to owners and users of Trimax mowers and to Trimax dealers.
b. Included in this section are instructional videos, spare parts listings including full parts
drawings, operator’s manuals, service bulletins, spares instructions detailing how to fit
parts and options, and reference material including the full warranty statement.
c. To log on to My Trimax:
•Go to the Trimax website at www.trimaxmowers.com.
•Click on “My Trimax”
•Click on “Register” and fill in the form.

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2. Notes About This Manual.
1. Language:
a. This manual was originally written in New Zealand English, which is very similar to British English.
Translations into other languages are derived from the New Zealand version.
b. Names for parts and machine components have been kept as international as possible but some
terms may be foreign to users in some markets. We apologise for any confusion.
2. Pictures:
a. The pictures in this manual are typical examples of the mower and its parts. Some components may
appear different from those on the mower being used but the pictures should still assist the operator
to carry out the necessary operations.
b. In some cases, guarding has been removed for clarity. Guarding or other parts shown may be
optional in some markets and some items not shown may be standard in other countries.
c. Where a tractor is shown it is used only to enhance the clarity of the instructions. Tractors differ
significantly, and operators should be familiar with the tractor controls and their operation before
attempting to attach or use the mower.
3. Instructions:
a. The instructions given are applicable in most instances. Wherever possible, alternative instructions
are given if differences between models or options significantly affect the procedures.
4. Conventions:
a. The directions left, right, front and rear, are as seen from the driver's seat of the tractor facing in the
normal direction of travel.
b. On multi-spindled rotary mowers (including the Striker, ProCut, Stealth, Snake, Pegasus,
X-WAM, and Topper ranges), Trimax convention is to identify the blade spindles as A, B, C, etc.,
starting from the left-hand side. On machines with more than one mowing deck, the left spindle on
each deck starts with A.
c. On Trimax flail mowers (including the Warlord, Ezeemow and FlailDek ranges), the cutting head is
driven from one end of the mower. The end where the pulleys are enclosed within the belt guard is
called the “drive end”; the other end is known as the “non-drive end”.
5. Tractor Brand Impartiality:
a. Trimax Mowing Systems is a privately-owned group of companies and has always been so.
Trimax operates completely independently from all tractor manufacturers and does not favour any
brand or model over any other. Front mounted mower decks may be tractor specific, but this is
because those tractors are especially suited to a given application or because there has been
customer demand for mowers to fit them.
b. Where tractor brands or models are listed, no favouritism should be assumed based on the order in
which they appear. In many cases the manual pages were written as and when tractors became
available and suitable fitting kits were developed. Similarly, where particular tractor brands or
models do not appear, this may simply mean the mower is not suitable for some engineering reason
or that a mounting kit has yet to be developed.
6. Accuracy:
a. Every effort has been made to ensure the information given in this manual is as accurate as
possible at the time of publication. Trimax Mowing Systems will not be held liable for the
consequences arising from any errors.

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3. Safety.
1. Safety alert symbol.
This appears throughout this operator’s manual wherever the operation being
described requires special care or safety awareness. Read and obey all safety
messages and follow instructions carefully.
2. Definitions.
The words below, where used in this manual mean the following:
•DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or
severe injury.
•WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or severe injury.
•CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury and property damage. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
•IMPORTANT: Indicates an action which, if not adhered to, may cause damage to the
machine.
•NOTE: Indicates an advisory message which could enhance the operator’s understanding of
the machine or ways to avoid situations that could cause premature wear.
3. Responsibilities.
a. YOU are responsible for the SAFE operations and maintenance of your Trimax
machine. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or
work around the machine is familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and
related safety information contained in this operator’s manual. This manual will take you step
by step through your working day and alert you to all recommended safety practices that
should be adhered to when operating the machine.
b. Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety programme. Be
certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring recommended safety practices.
c. Owners of mowing machinery must give operating instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate Trimax machinery and at least annually thereafter or as
required by local occupational safety and health regulations.
d. The most important safety device on Trimax equipment is a safe operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and understand all safety and operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these. All accidents can be avoided.
e. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Train
all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. A person who has
not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the
machine. An untrained operator exposes themselves and bystanders to possible serious
injury or death.
f. Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorised modification may impair the function
and/or safety, could affect the life of the equipment and will compromise the warranty.
g. Use only genuine replacement parts when repairing or reconfiguring the equipment. The
genuine parts have been tested and approved on the machine in the type of conditions it will
be used in. Nonstandard parts may render the machine unsafe.
Think SAFETY!
Work SAFELY!

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3a. Hazard Identification.
HAZARD
DESCRIPTION
REMEDY
Rotating blade
hazard
The blades rotate at high speed. Hands &
feet are well protected when the machine is
on the ground but must be kept clear when
the mower decks are off the ground.
Do not approach or attempt to work
on the machine while it is running.
Thrown object
hazard
Blades on rotary & flail mowers must move at
high speed to generate their cutting action.
Foreign objects that enter the cutting
chamber may turn into high speed
projectiles. Such objects are contained within
the cutting chamber when the mower is on
the ground but may escape when it is lifted.
Do not operate the mower if
bystanders are within 30 metres
(100ft).
Be aware that lifting the mower while
operating may allow projectiles to
escape.
Flails or fling-tip blades attach to blade
carriers with special bolts that allow the
blades to rotate freely. Loose or improperly
fitted bolts may allow blades to break free.
Ensure flail & blade bolts are fitted
correctly & tightened to the specified
torque.
Cut hazard
Mowers are fitted with sharp blades which
can cut hands when being fitted or handled.
Wear heavy gloves when working on
the machine.
Sheetmetal covers are made from thin metal
that could cut hands.
Wrap hazard
Any exposed rotating machine component is
a potential wrap point. Unguarded PTO or
drive shafts are examples. Long hair or loose
clothing can be caught & wrapped around
these parts, dragging the wearer into the
machinery.
Ensure all guarding is in place.
Do not wear loose clothing or
clothes with draw strings, etc.
Contain long hair.
Crush hazard
Tractor operated mowers are heavy. Many
can be raised or lowered on the tractor
linkage. Others have sections that can move
independently from each other. Raised
structures can drop and crush anything
underneath.
Always place suitable stands under
mower bodies, ensure transport
locks have engaged correctly &
safety devices have been fitted
before inspecting or working under a
raised mower or raised sections of a
mower.
Wear steel capped safety boots.
Bystander
hazard
People particularly children, are unpredictable
and may run into the operating area
unexpectedly.
Be aware of bystanders in the area,
particularly children. Stop the mower
if people approach within 30 metres
(100ft).
Fire hazard
Grass clippings blow about & can be trapped
in machinery. Hot tractor engines & exhausts
can ignite the clippings & extensively damage
the tractor & other property nearby.
Inspect inside tractor engine covers
& remove clippings frequently,
especially when operating in dry
conditions.
Carry a fire extinguisher on the
tractor.
Clippings trapped under the transmission
covers can ignite in hot dry conditions.
Lift mower covers & clean out
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Noise hazard
Mowers are designed to operate outdoors.
The operating position is seated in the
driving seat of the tractor. Noise generated
by the tractor & mower will vary considerably
depending upon the tractor being used, the
terrain & conditions.
Always use ear protection when
operating the mower if noise
exceeds safe working limits.
Dust hazard
Blades rotating at high speed stir up dust,
particularly in hot dry weather.
Wear a dust mask when operating
the machine in dry conditions.
Wear eye protection
Show consideration to others. Shut
doors & windows in buildings nearby
Transport
hazard
A tractor towing a mower is considerably
heavier than the tractor on its own & is
harder to stop.
Be aware. Drive defensively.
Mowers attached to light tractors may cause
the tractor wheels to lift off the ground when
braking or traversing bumps
Use a suitable tractor.
Fit approved ballast weights if
necessary.
Tractors often travel slower than other traffic.
Fit all signs, flags or beacons as
required by local laws. Turn on
headlights, tail lights & hazard
flashers. Comply with local driving
regulations. Pull over where safely
possible to allow faster traffic to
pass.
Pinch hazard
Pinch points occur where one object is
moving in a circle & another moves close to
it. Belt drives create pinch points where the
belt is moving onto the pulley.
Ensure all guards are fitted correctly
before operating the machine.
Shear hazard
Shear hazards occur when the edges of two
surfaces move against each. Tractor
linkages & mounted mowers move in relation
to each other. Mowers with multiple decks
have many sections that move
independently from each other as the decks
are lifted & lowered & when the machine is
following ground contours. Fingers or limbs
could be severed or seriously injured if
trapped between moving parts.
Keep clear of machinery when it is
moving.
Ensure all guards are fitted.

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Hydraulic
hazard
Hydraulic systems such as hydraulic drives
or lift rams & the tractor’s auxiliary hydraulic
system are operated by fluid under
enormous pressure. Leaks can result in fine
high-pressure jets that can penetrate soft
tissue with ease. Hydraulic oil is also toxic to
the body & must be surgically removed to
prevent gangrene.
Never use hands or fingers to
inspect hydraulic hoses. Hold a
piece of paper, cardboard or wood
as a target when inspecting for
hydraulic leaks.
Grease hazard
The application of grease to bearings and
moving parts on the mower could result in
grease getting in eyes or into cuts on hands.
Wear eye protection.
Wear appropriate gloves.
Free-wheeling
parts hazard
Heavy revolving parts continue to rotate
after the power is shut off. Flail & rotary
mower blades, pulleys & driveshafts may
keep turning for several seconds after the
drive is disengaged. Injury can occur when
operators attempt to work on the machine
before all moving parts have stopped.
Wait for all moving parts to stop
before approaching the machine.
Slips, trips &
falls hazard
Slips & falls can result from slippery
surfaces or cluttered work areas. Mowers
parked after operating can leak large
puddles of water onto the ground. Care is
required when moving around them.
Take care when moving around the
mower.
Practice good housekeeping. Keep
floors clean & dry.
Put away anything not required for
the job.
Wear shoes with slip-resistant
soles.
3b. Safety Labels.
1. General:
a. Always keep safety labels and signs clean and legible always.
b. Replace safety labels and signs that are missing or have become difficult to read.
c. Any parts that are replaced must also show the same safety decals as before if removed.
d. Safety labels are available from your dealer parts department or from Trimax Mowing Systems.
They come in a single sheet which contains all the labels used on the machine.
2. How to install Safety Labels:
a. Use scissors to cut out the label required. Leave some material outside the cut line around the
label.
b. Be sure the installation area is clean and dry.
c. Decide on the exact location before removing backing paper.
d. Peel back the backing paper and fold it back to expose a small area of the sticky backing.
e. Position the label as required and press the area with the exposed sticky backing onto the
required surface.
f. Slowly peel the backing paper from the rear while evenly pressing the label onto the surface.

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3c. To The New Owner or Operator.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read this manual and to train all other operators
before they start working with the machine. Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is
everyone's business. By following recommended procedures, a safe working environment is
provided for the operator, bystanders and the area around the work site. Untrained operators are
not qualified to operate any Trimax machine.
3d. Safety Sign-off.
1. General:
a. Anyone who will be operating and/or maintaining Trimax mowing, shredding and mulching
equipment must read and clearly understand ALL safety, operating and maintenance Information
presented in this manual.
b. Do not operate or allow anyone else to operate this equipment until such information has been
reviewed. Annually review this information before the season start-up.
c. Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all your
equipment.
d. The sign-off form below is provided for your record keeping showing that all personnel who will be
working with the equipment have read and understood the information in the operator’s manual and
have been instructed in the operation of the equipment. Ensure the sign-off sheet is kept up to date.
3e. Safety sign-off Form.
The following personnel have read and understood the information in this operator’s manual and
have been instructed in the operation of this Trimax equipment.
DATE
EMPLOYEE’S SIGNATURE
EMPLOYER’S SIGNATURE

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4. Label Identification.
Types of labels and locations on the equipment are shown in the following
illustrations. Familiarise yourself with the various pictorial safety signs, the
type of warning, and the area or function related to that area that requires
your SAFETY AWARENESS.
If safety labels have been damaged, removed, become illegible, or if replacement parts have been fitted
without labels, new ones must be applied. New labels are available from your authorised dealer or direct
from Trimax Mowing Systems.
4a. What Labels Mean.
A P/N 424-101-080
Label A, left:
Live machinery hazard. Stop the tractor
engine and remove the key before carrying
out any maintenance.
Label A, left centre:
Follow instructions. Read or refer to the
operator’s manual for instructions.
Label A, right centre:
Pinch point. Belts moving around rotating
pulleys may shear fingers or limbs. Keep hands
and limbs clear of drive belts and pulleys.
Label A, right:
No step. Do not stand on stainless steel covers.
B. P/N 424-000-163
Label B:
No water blasting. Components could be
damaged by high pressure water aimed
directly at this area.
C. P/N 424-100-950
Label C, left:
Thrown object hazard. Fast moving blades may
throw objects that could cause death or severe
injury. Keep well clear of the machine when it is
operating. Label B, right:
Cut hazard. Rotating blades could sever toes or
fingers. Keep well clear of the machine when the
blades are turning.
Blades rotating at high speed will cut through body
parts. Keep feet and limbs away from the cutting
chamber area. Keep well clear of the machine
when it is operating.
D. P/N 424-101-170
Label D:
CE mark. Indicates that this product
complies with the European Machinery
Directive.

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E. P/N 424-000-030
Label E:
Belt setup. Ensure the Rear Deck belts
are run around the spindles as shown.
F. P/N 424-000-172
Label F:
Belt setup. Ensure the Left-hand Deck
belts are run around the spindles as
shown.
G. P/N 424-000-173
Label G:
Belt setup. Ensure the Right-hand deck
belts are run around the spindles as
shown.
Label positions are shown on the drawings
on the next page.
H. P/N 424-000-137
Label H:
Lifting Points. Use the specified lifting
points whenever lifting the mower.
I. P/N 424-000-031
Label I, left:
Overspeed danger. Parts could fly off if
blades are turning too fast. Ensure the
PTO never runs faster than 540rpm.
PTO rotation direction. Some tractor PTOs
may rotate in the wrong direction. Ensure the
PTO runs in the direction shown by the arrow.
J. P/N 424-101-370
Label J:
Shear hazard. Separate parts of the machine
move in ways that could sever fingers or limbs.
Keep hands and limbs well clear.

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NOTE: Decal F is under the covers
Snake S2 400 shown above.
C
G
J
H
I
D
C
A
A
C
C
C
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5. Declaration of Conformity.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer Addresses:
Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
70 Maleme Street
Tauranga 3112
New Zealand
Trimax Mowing Systems Ltd
40 Lower Farm Road, Moulton Park
Northampton NN3 6XF
United Kingdom
Model Numbers:
721-320-200, 721-320-201, 722-320-200, 722-320-201
721-400-200, 721-400-201, 722-400-200, 722-400-201
Machine Name:
Snake S2
Description:
Triple deck trailed multi-spindled rotary roller mower
Serial Numbers:
721-***-***-0001 to 9999, 722-***-***-0001 to 9999
Cutting width:
3.23m or 3.99m
Declare that the product conforms to:
2006/42/EC (The Machinery Directive)
Harmonised standards used:
ISO 4254-1:2013
ISO 17101-1:2012
ISO 12100:2010
ISO 11684:1995
ISO 3600:2015
Person who is authorised to compile the technical file and who is established in the Community:
Rod Kennedy, Operations Manager
Trimax Mowing Systems Ltd
40 Lower Farm Road, Moulton Park
Northampton NN3 6XF
United Kingdom
The place and date of the declaration:
Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
70 Maleme Street
Tauranga 3112
New Zealand
February 2019
Signature of the person empowered to draw up the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer and who
holds the technical documentation:
Jason Cheetham, Chief Engineer
Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
New Zealand
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TRIMAX SNAKE S2 OPERATORS MANUAL
ENGLISH EDITION
©Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
www.trimaxmowers.com 15 27 March 2019
6. Product Description.
Trimax Snake mowers are specifically designed to suit modern compact tractors in the 26-56kW (35-
75hp) range and are ideal machines for undulating terrain such as golf roughs. Innovative engineering
delivers outstanding finish coupled with impressive versatility, high productivity, low running costs and
longevity.
The mower has a cutting width of 3.23 metres (127”) or 3.99 metres (157”). It consists of three
separate roller mower decks attached to a central chassis and towed by a tractor. Trimax Snake
mowers combine efficient wide-area mowing with excellent contour following and outstanding
manoeuvrability.
The chassis connects to the tractor drawbar and has its own transport wheels. Each mower deck
attaches to the chassis via an outrigger and is free to articulate in six directions. Outriggers are
equipped with hydraulic rams to lift the mower decks which automatically lock into the transport
position for safe transportation between sites on public roads.
Each mowing deck is a multi-spindled rotary mower with full-width rollers front and rear. The rollers
enable accurate contour following and allow the mower decks to cross concrete pathways or mow
along the edges of banks or bunkers. They also contain debris within the cutting chamber for
unmatched safety. Fitted with Trimax’s exclusive LazerBladezTM these technically advanced decks can
mow at high ground speeds whilst producing a cut and finish to equal cylinder mowers and offering the
ability to cut rampant spring growth.
Drive for the mower decks is provided by the tractor power take-off which is connected via a driveshaft
to a 4-way gearbox on the chassis. Secondary driveshafts connect to individual deck gearboxes where
shock-absorbing belts distribute power to the blade spindles.
Please read this operator’s manual before operating the machine or carrying out adjustments or
maintenance. It explains how to operate the machine safely and how to configure it for maximum
performance in the field.
If you follow the operating instructions and maintenance programme your Trimax Snake mower will
provide many years of productive, trouble-free service.

TRIMAX SNAKE S2 OPERATORS MANUAL
ENGLISH EDITION
©Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
www.trimaxmowers.com 16 27 March 2019
7. Specifications.
GENERAL
MODEL
Snake 320
Snake 400
Cutting width
3234mm (127”)
3994mm (157”)
Overall width
3372mm (133”)
4112mm (162”)
Overall length (drawbar
retracted)
3500mm (138”)
3500mm (138”)
Transport width (standard
road wheels)
2100mm (82 1/2”)
2140mm (84 1/4”)
Transport height
1820mm (71 1/2”)
2215mm (87 1/5”)
Transport length (drawbar
retracted)
3140mm (124”)
3140mm (124”)
Approximate weight 1
1250kg (2756 lb)
1390kg (3064 lb)
Minimum recommended
PTO power 2
26kW (35hp)
33kW (45hp)
Maximum tractor size
56kW (75hp)
56kW (75hp)
Uncut circle diameter 3
Zero turn possible with some tractors
Zero turn possible with some tractors
CHASSIS
MODEL
All Models
Towing hitch
Forged high tensile steel, adjustable
Driveshaft type
1-3/8” x 6-spline couplings both ends, 80 degree constant velocity joint at tractor end
PTO speed
540rpm
Gearbox type
R140
Gearbox ratio
1:1
Gearbox oil
EP90, 1.5 litres
Lift rams
50.8 x 25.4mm (2” x 1”)
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic lift rams operated by tractor auxiliary hydraulic control
Hydraulic connection
1/2” BSP quick-release male probe
Outrigger hinge bearings
High strength reinforced nylon, 63.6mm (2.5”) inside diameter
Transport locks
495mm (19.5”)
Transport lock release
Automatic mechanical hooks
Standard road wheels &
tyres
Rims: steel, 114.3mm (4.5”) PCD x 5 stud pattern
20x10.00-10 6-ply turf tyres
Tyre pressures
210 / 230kPa (30 / 32psi)
Grease points
Outrigger hinges x6
Side deck pitch pivots x4
Lift rams x3
Parking jack x1
Rod ends x2
Primary driveshaft - see instructions
1. Weights are approximate only and depend upon options fitted, see section 9
2. Depends upon tractor and drawbar length
3. Not all options available in some markets
4. Minimum required for trim mowing on level ground Snake 320- 30-37kW (40-50hp)
5. Minimum required for trim mowing on level ground Snake 400- 35-42kW (45-55hp)

TRIMAX SNAKE S2 OPERATORS MANUAL
ENGLISH EDITION
©Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
www.trimaxmowers.com 17 27 March 2019
MOWER DECKS
MODEL
Snake 320
Snake 400
Cutting width
(left/centre/right)
1160/1160/1160mm (46/46/46”)
1540/1160/1540 (61/46/61”)
Cutting height range
10 –90mm (3/8” - 3.5”)
Driveshaft type
T40, 1-3/8” x 6-spline couplings
Gearbox type
R240
Gearbox ratio
1:3.1
Gearbox pulley diameter
322mm (12.6”)
No. of blade spindles
(left/centre/right)
3 / 3 / 3
4 / 3 / 4
Spindle pulley diameter
156mm (6.1”)
Idler pulley diameter
105mm (4.2”)
Blade tip diameter
400mm (15.75”)
Blade types (per spindle)
- standard
- options
Trimax LazerBladezTM up-turned fling-tip blades
Drive belt type
B-Section back tension
Number of drive belts
3
5
Drive belt tensioning
Cam action flat pulley back idler
Auto belt tensioner
Blade spindle
construction
Maintenance-free, welded steel housing, large diameter high tensile shaft, heavy duty ball
bearings, anti-wrap protection
Idler bearings
Two ball bearings each with double lipped contact seals
Transmission covers
Stainless steel
Transport system
Full width front & rear rollers
Rollers
140mm (5.5”) diameter, ends shaped for scuff protection
Roller bearings
35mm (1-3/8”) heavy duty self-aligning ball bearings, direct greasing
Replaceable LocTek TM Roller Stub Sleeves
Deck Pivot Attachments
- roll axis
- pitch axis, side decks
- roll axis, rear
- pitch axis, rear deck
20mm (0.79”) high tensile bolts, maintenance free composite bushes, nyloil thrust washers
20mm (0.79”) high tensile pins, greaseable steel bush system, nyloil thrust washers
20mm (0.79”) high tensile bolts, maintenance free composite bushes, nyloil thrust washers
16mm (0.63”) high tensile bolts, reinforced nylon bushes, nyloil thrust washers
Grease points (per deck)
Roller bearings x4
Height adjusters x4
Driveshafts - see instructions
Gearbox oil
EP90, 1.5 litres per gearbox
Options*
Anti Wear Skids
Drawbar clevis
Drawbar safety chains
Remote transport lock release
Road kit (mudguards, tail lights, etc.)
Wire roller scrapers

TRIMAX SNAKE S2 OPERATORS MANUAL
ENGLISH EDITION
©Trimax Mowing Systems (NZ) Ltd
www.trimaxmowers.com 18 27 March 2019
8. Machine Identification.
1. Model Designation:
a. This operator’s manual covers Trimax Snake mowers with model numbers
721-320-200, 721-400-200, 721-320-201, 721-400-201
722-320-200, 722-400-200, 722-320-201, 722-400-201
2. Serial numbers:
a. The serial number ranges covered by this operator’s manual are:
721-320-200-0001 to 9999, 721-400-200-0001 to 9999
722-320-200-0001 to 9999, 722-400-200-0001 to 9999
3. Locate the serial plate:
a. Serial number plate is on the front of the superstructure in front of the parking jack.
b. Avoid errors - always quote the serial number when ordering parts.