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- Page 1 * Toll Free: 800-527-8616 * Fax: 903-572-2798 P.O. Box 1540 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456-1540 Squeeze Chute Owner Operator’s Manual Model ‘04 ASAE SAFETY – ALERT SYMBOL FOR AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT...
- Page 2 Throughout this manual, you will see this symbol adjacent to various numbered items and/or paragraphs. When the symbol is seen, it means “Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved!” On various decals, you will see different colors, but the shape and design of the symbol is the most important.
- Page 3 DANGER! Serious injury or death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of both the operator and other persons in the area. Take care when beginning installation and/or use to carefully cut and dispose of any wire material used in shipping.
- Page 4 WELCOME…. f this is your first Priefert Product, we welcome you to the Priefert family of quality cattle, horse, and hay handling equipment. If you already own some Priefert Products, we appreciate your patronage and this opportunity to serve you further. We want you to receive the maximum benefit from your Model ’04 Squeeze Chute.
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Page 5: Operator Instructions
Operator Instructions Tailgate: (Entrance Gate) The tailgate is the entrance for the squeeze chute. The tailgate is operated by the two handles on the top of the operator side of the squeeze chute. The tailgate is designed to open for animal entry and lock closed to prevent the next animal from entering the chute until the operator is ready. - Page 6 gate back up to its locked position latches will self engage. Occasional oiling of the gravity latch will improve the ease of operation. If it is necessary to work on the right side of the animal, the safety latch, located approximately half way down at the headgate end of the side exit gate, should be secured to avoid accidental opening and injury.
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Page 7: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment Chute Carriage The chute carriage is used to provide portability for the Chute. Position the carriage in front of the chute with the axle tabs on each side of the headgate. Raise the front of the carriage and roll it toward the rear of the chute until you are able to insert the axle tabs into the slotted axle on the chute. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
With extended use the lock can wear. It may be that your lock has worn to the point it needs to be replaced. If so, please call your Priefert Dealer for replacement parts. Q. How should I care for my chute? Does it need A. -
Page 9: Installation
Operator Instruction Priefert Model 91 Automatic/Manual Headgate Manual Operation 1. Turn automatic selector lever (#9) toward rear of gate, disengaging it from operator’s handle (#8). This lever is located at the top back corner of the gate above the operator handle. - Page 10 Lubrication LUBRICATE ANY and ALL WORKING PARTS with light oil at the beginning of each work day for best performance! It is especially important to lubricate the locking mechanism inside the latch box (#1). Instruction For Reversing Headgate Operation TO REVERSE HEADGATE OPERATION FROM THE LEFT SIDE TO RIGHT SIDE, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
- Page 11 Model ‘04 Squeeze Chute Parts List Floor adjustment Handle Side Squeeze Lever Tailgate Handles Side Exit Return Side exit release Side Access Panels (5 on each side) Optional Bolt-on Axle Removable side panel Mounting Bracket (One on each side)
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