FRICTION LOCK MAINTENANCE - IF HEAD GATE IS STICKING OR
HARD TO RELEASE
1. Clean the head gate shaft with brake cleaner.
2. Apply WD-40 Dry Lube sparingly WITH A CLOTH to the Head Gate shaft, only when
necessary.
3. Use WD-40 Dry Lube only.
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 head 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.
2. If head gate has minimal use over extended periods, this may cause head gate doors to
become stiff to operate and/or difficult to release. This can be easily fixed by lubrication
of the rollers and the Q-Catch track shaft with WD-40 Dry Lube.
a. To lubricate the Q-Catch track shaft, wipe shaft with a rag sprayed with WD-40 Dry
Lube. Repeat with head gate doors closed and open to properly lubricate the entire
shaft.
b. Open and close the head gate a few times to work the lubricant in.
3. Make sure head gate door tracks are free of debris.
4. Keep floor clean. Excess build-up of manure or dirt inside chute can cause the squeeze
and head gate to malfunction.
5. Ensure bolts on the head gate are tightened correctly.
a. Too tight will cause the locking and releasing of head gate doors to malfunction.
b. Too loose will cause premature wear on head gate parts.
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