Pearson’s Inc. 39258 Hwy 2 P.O. Box 268 Thedford, NE 69166 Phone: (308) 645-2231 Fax: (308) 645-2520 Headgate hinge pipes should be lubricated with a solvent-type lubricant such as diesel fuel or WD-40 when headgate is new and whenever they get dry. There are no grease zerks on the headgate. Make sure all decals are present and visible on the headgate. Make sure the operator of the headgate knows the decals’ locations and understands their warnings. KEEP GATES IN TIME AND CABLES TIGHT! New cables will stretch out, so it is very important to keep them tight. The first 50-75 head through the gate will do most of the stretching, so that is the most important time to watch. For routine tightening, simply tighten all four cable nuts the same amount. Keep chain stop wing nut adjusted to only allow cow’s head through the headgate when headgate is opened backwards (catching position). Allowing the headgate to open any wider will let the cow’s shoulder(s) slip past the headgate, and cable breakage can occur. Always replace both cables at once. A new cable cannot be used with a stretched one. Keep the old one, and use it as a replacement when one of the new ones wears out. We recommend that you keep the old cable on while you replace the first new one. Cables are the same for both sides; there is no difference between left/right/top/bo

For models G-66, G-77, G-777 (39” Cable) G 1-6, and G-22 (56” Cable) Steps for Replacing Top-Mounted Cables (Brazed on Bolts) 1. Put first cable bolt through bottom left cable ear and start the nut only enough to allow tolerance to start nut on other end. Wrap cable 1 ½ turns clockwise (from top) around left hinge pipe, spiraling upward, and route across to other side. 2. Bring cable around right hinge pipe 1 ½ time counterclockwise (from top) spiraling upward. Put cable bolt through top right ear and start nut. 3. Push 4 cable ends close to ears on both sides. Looking from the front, push the...