OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR. All farm machinery and equipment are 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.
10. Q-CATCH ROLLER BOLT EMERGENCY YOKE GATE RELEASE Arrowquip equipment is designed to ensure the safety of both animal and operator. With proper maintenance and lubrication, the yoke gate will not jam under pressure. However, in the rare event that an animal becomes stuck in the yoke gate, the following guidelines will ensure you are able to release your animal quickly and safely.
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STEPS TO RELEASE LOCK Go to the offside of the crush, to ensure you will not be hit by the yoke gate handle. If your crush is designed for offside operation, you will need to go to the nearside of the crush.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE All Arrowquip Products are made with precision parts to require minimal maintenance. However, regular maintenance will keep your equipment running smoothly and safely. REGULAR MAINTENANCE (EVERY 6 MONTHS) Inspect the yoke gate.
b. You should feel the yoke gate rollers moving when you open the yoke gate. The rollers should be tight enough to be moved by hand, but not over-tight to cause the rollers to bind. Clean bottom yoke gate door track to prevent dirt-build-up. ✓...
4. Use of other lubricants, including regular WD-40 may cause malfunction or slipping. Contact 1-877-275-6075 for assistance. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have a problem with your 3E Q-Catch yoke gate, please consider the following tips or call us at 1-877-275-6075. 1. Make sure the unit is situated on level ground or base.
7. All lock boxes and pivot points should be lubricated as needed with WD-40 Dry Lube. 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. Any owner who fails to register their product warranty with Arrowquip through their Authorized Arrowquip Dealer voluntarily voids their warranty.
Insert 4x1/2-13x3" carriage bolts through the yoke gate door from inside the crush. b. Align the head scoop to the slots in the yoke gate according to your desired height. Secure the head scoop with 4 bolts. 6 | 3E Q-CATCH YOKE GATE SERIES ADD-ONS...
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2. Every 6 months: a. Check bolts to ensure they are tightened properly. b. Spray brake cleaner on a rag and wipe the lockbox shaft while opening and closing the head scoop. 3E Q-CATCH YOKE GATE SERIES ADD-ONS | 7...
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If you have any questions regarding your product or require assistance, please contact Arrowquip’s Client Care Team at 01530 632002 or by email at cs@arrowquip.com. Printed in Canada | October 2021...
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