CONTENTS General Description of the Q-Power 106 Series Hydraulic Squeeze Chute Safety Precautions Risk Assessment Q-Power 106 Series Hydraulic Squeeze Chute Assembly Power Failure Operation of Head Gate Recommended Maintenance Cold Start Warranty Troubleshooting Guide...
Our team of engineers have designed the 106 Series chute to follow correct cattle handling principles. This hydraulic chute emerges from the most innovative range of Arrowquip’s products. We have taken the time to ensure that you have the right equipment to make your ranch operate at maximum efficiency, resulting in higher profits, and allowing you more time to do the things that truly matter.
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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.
Risk Assessment Conduct a risk assessment on procedures regarding the operation of an Arrowquip hydraulic squeeze chute, establishing a safe work procedure. 1. Ensure all users of the equipment have been inducted and comply with safe working procedures.
10. Make sure your chute has been cleared of ALL livestock after use. Q-Power 106 Series Hydraulic Squeeze Chute Assembly Your chute will come fully assembled with the options you have ordered already fitted to the chute. However, it will be necessary to connect the hydraulics to a tractor or powerpack.
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B. ELECTRIC POWER PACK DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THE ELECTRIC POWER PACK IF YOU ARE NOT A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN. For your safety, electric power packs must be connected and wired by a fully certified electrician. FILL LINE 1. TANK ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 2.
C. GAS POWER PACK 1. 5 HP GAS ENGINE 2. PRESSURE 3. TANK 4. SITE GLASS AND OIL LEVEL 5. FILLER CAP AND FILTER (REC. TO CHANGE EVERY 12 MONTHS) 6. 10-GALLON RESERVOIR DO NOT START GAS ENGINE WITHOUT CONNECTING PRESSURE AND TANK HOSES TO UNIT.
Operation of Head Gate 1. Ensure all gates and the head gate are closed before the animal enters the chute. 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.
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. A. MAINTENANCE 1. Grease cylinders and zerks on a regular basis.
Warranty Your product must be registered to claim warranty, and to ensure that Arrowquip has the required information to contact you in the event of a product or part recall. If the owner of the equipment fails to register the product with Arrowquip, they are considered to have voluntary voided the warranty.
Troubleshooting Guide If you have a problem with your Q-Power squeeze chute, please consider the following pointers or call us at 1-877-275-6075. 1. To ensure proper operation make sure head gate is situated on level ground or base. 2. Make sure head gate door tracks are free of debris. 3.
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4. Ensure fan on motor is turning clockwise. 5. If the cold start valve is stuck in the open/up position, turn the valve one quarter turn and pin should slide down deeper. 6. If it sounds like the motor is not laboring, there is a very small possibility that the key on the shaft broke, and it is not turning the pump.
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