Q-CATCH 86 SERIES SQUEEZE CHUTE PRODUCT MANUAL

General Description of the Q-Catch 86 Series Squeeze Chute 1 Q-Catch 86 Series Head Gate Assembly 4 Operating the Head Gate 5 Q-Catch 86 Series Options 9

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION. ARROWQUIP DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURY WHEN THIS SAFETY MANUAL HAS NOT BEEN READ IN FULL AND KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATORS OF THIS PRODUCT TAKE AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANY HARM OR INJURY TO THE ANIMAL OR OPERATOR WHEN IT PERTAINS TO HOW THE EQUIPMENT IS USED AND MAINTAINED. Please keep this manual for frequent reference and to pass on to new users or owners. General Description of the Q-Catch 86 Series Squeeze Chute Arrowquip’s Q-Catch 86 Series squeeze chute is world-renowned...

Safety Precautions PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED HEREIN. ANY HARM TO THE ANIMAL OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHICH OCCURS DUE TO HOW THE PRODUCT IS OPERATED, OR RESULTING FROM A LACK OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR. All farm machinery and equipment is potentially dangerous. Careless use of any Arrowquip livestock equipment may cause injury or damage to persons, cattle, or property. Arrowquip has taken precautions in the design and manufacturing of this product to ensure that it is safe and user-friendly. Therefore, the user must assume all responsibility...

4. Do not stand in front of the head gate while operator is moving the cattle through the squeeze chute. 5. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 NEAR AN OPERATING MACHINE. 6. Follow safe cattle handling procedures in other areas of the yard so that cattle are more docile in the chute. 7. Do not make any modifications to Arrowquip equipment. Non-factory modifications to the equipment can reduce the safety for the operator and livestock. Risk Assessment Conduct a risk assessment on procedures for which the cattle squeeze chute used and establish a safe work procedure. 1. Ensure all users of...

Q-Catch 86 Series Head Gate Assembly Your chute will come with the head gate fully assembled and ready for use. However, if you need to dissemble your head gate for any reason, the following guide will help you to properly reassemble your chute. ASSEMBLING THE Q-CATCH MECHANISM Fit the mechanism parts as shown in the diagram below. 1. Q-CATCH DOOR 2. Q-CATCH TRACK SHAFT 3. LONG HAMMER 4. TOWER CONTROL ARM 5. TOWER SHAFT 6. SHORT HAMMER 7. Q-CATCH CONTROL HANDLE 8. GREASE NIPPLE 9. Q-CATCH ROLLER 10. Q-CATCH ROLLER BOLT

Operating the Head Gate REMEMBER SAFETY WHEN OPERATING THE HEAD GATE 1. Ensure all gates and the head gate are closed before the animal 2. Open tail gate for the animal to enter the squeeze chute enclosure. 3. Close tail gate. 4. Open head gate slightly more than the neck size of the animal to tempt the animal to stick its head through the head gate. When neck securely on the animal’s neck. of animal is in the correct position, quickly close the head gate 5. If required, side squeeze animal and engage head restraint to restrain further movement. 6. If the animal applies excessive pulling pressure...

Recommended Maintenance Arrowquip squeeze chutes are made with precision parts and require little maintenance as a result. However, regular maintenance is required to keep your chute running smoothly and safely. 1. Keep grease nipple on main control handle greased. 2. Lubricate slam latches, lube bolts, door hinges regularly with WD-40. Recommended every six months, minimum. 3. Clean bottom head gatedoor track to prevent dirt build-up. 4. Check mechanism pivot bolts for wear and lubricate or replace, as necessary. 5. Clean and lubricate main locking shaft doors regularly. 6. Inspect for signs...

E.g. If a modification is made to the squeeze mechanism in a squeeze chute, and the sternum bar is bent afterwards, warranty for the damaged part, the sternum bar, contained in the modified equipment, the squeeze chute, is void. In addition, any remaining warranty for the squeeze chute and other parts contained therein, including, but not limited to, the head gate, locking system, Q-Catch system, and rollers, is null and void. REGISTER FOR WARRANTY NOW: Online: arrowquip.com/product-registration Phone: 1-877-275-6075 | Email: [email protected] Troubleshooting Guide If you have a problem with your...

3. Make sure head gate door tracks are free of debris. 4. Keep floors clean. Excess build-up of manure or dirt inside chute can cause the squeeze and head gate to malfunction. 5. Check for wear of the Q-Catch track shaft. Severe wear may cause friction lock to malfunction. 6. Ensure bolts on the head gate are tightened correctly. a. Too tight will cause the locking and releasing of head gate doors b. Too loose will cause premature wear on head gate parts. c. On the head gate, there is a short hammer and a long hammer between the handle pivot and doors. These two hammers have a slot in them –...

Q-Catch 86 Series Options Q-CATCH HEAD HOLDER A simple yet highly effective addition, the head holder is a sturdy mechanism that clamps around the animal’s neck and holds the head immobile to allow the handler up-close access to the animal safely. Installation: 1. Rest head holder on the bottom 1.5" spacer on working side of head 2. Install .5" x 3.5" bolts through face of head holder and install large washers on back of head gate doors, then tighten bolts. Safety Precautions: 1. Ensure that the head holder remains open until required to hold the animals head. CHUTE TRAILER Refer to Chute Trailer...