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Summary of Contents for MOBILE Q-CATCH 7408

Page 1: ...01530 632002 cs arrowquip com arrowquip co uk PRODUCT MANUAL 7408 MOBILE Q CATCH 74 SERIES CRUSH RACE FORCING PEN OCTOBER 2021 ...

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Page 3: ...Add Ons 29 3rd Generation Q Catch Head Scoop 29 Sheeted Sternum Bar 30 Clipping Rail 31 Easy Flow Race Section 32 Adjusting the Easy Flow Race 32 Using the Removable Panels 33 Using the Emergency Exit 34 Scale Platform Installation 35 Rolling Door Switch 37 Collapsible Forcing Pen 41 Operating Guidelines 41 Using the Crowding Forcing Pen 41 Recommended Maintenance 41 Regular Maintenance Every 6 Mo...

Page 4: ...ause 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 Therefore user must assume all responsibility and risk associated with the possession and use of the equipment WARNING READ BELOW BEFORE OPERATION 1 Ensure the operator understands the contents of this manual before using th...

Page 5: ...cleared of ALL livestock after use 4 Some chemicals and medicines can damage powder coat Take all precautions and wash after use 5 Maximum speed 40km 25mph 6 Maintain tire pressure of 80 psi 7 Check wheel lug nuts after 10 25 50 miles of use ensure torqued to 120 ft lbs a This applies to first time use and wheel changes TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM WARNING FOLLOW ALL IN...

Page 6: ...TO LOWER UNIT FOR USE 1 Extend the front jack to the ground and unhook the unit from towing vehicle 2 Remove the hitch from the unit 3 TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM ...

Page 7: ...ront jack lower the crush to the ground 4 Transfer the front jack to the race section At this point both jacks should be attached to either side of the race TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM 4 ...

Page 8: ...round Remove tires and set aside 6 Using both jacks simultaneously lower the unit until the forcing pen section is 3 6 above the ground 5 TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM x2 x2 x2 WARNING BOTH JACKS SHOULD ALWAYS BE AT THE SAME HEIGHT TO KEEP THE UNIT BALANCED ...

Page 9: ...cure with the same pin 8 Loosen the ratchet strap and safety chain Set aside TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM 6 RATCHET STRAP CHAIN WARNING HOLD THE PANELS WHILE RELEASING THE STRAP TO PREVENT THE TUB FROM UNFOLDING UNINTENTIONALLY ...

Page 10: ...9 Unfold the panels and attach to the bottom joiner bar 10 Attach the top joiner bars to the panels as shown 7 TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM x3 A B C ...

Page 11: ...TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM 8 x2 11 Using both jacks simultaneously lower the unit to the ground completely READY FOR USE ...

Page 12: ...OR TRANSPORT 1 Push crowd gate up against the swing gate 2 Return the top joiner bars to their respective holders Secure the top left joiner bar with the pin 9 TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM ...

Page 13: ... Using both jacks simultaneously raise the unit until the forcing pen section is 3 6 above the ground 4 Fold curved panels in on one another TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM 10 x2 ...

Page 14: ...NG HOLD THE PANELS WHILE TIGHTENING THE STRAP TO PREVENT THE TUB FROM UNFOLDING UNINTENTIONALLY 5 Secure panels with the ratchet strap and transport chain as shown Tighten the ratchet strap to prevent sag in panels during transport 6 Retract the bottom joiner bar and secure with the pin ...

Page 15: ...bove the ground Install tires and retract jacks completely 8 Transfer the right rear jack to the front of the unit TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES MOBILE WORKING SYSTEM 12 WARNING BOTH JACKS SHOULD ALWAYS BE AT THE SAME HEIGHT TO KEEP THE UNIT BALANCED x2 ...

Page 16: ...ush 3 above the ground Install the hitch and secure with the pin 10 Connect the unit to the towing vehicle Adjust the hitch to the proper position for the vehicle if necessary 11 Retract the front jack completely NOTE Ensure all jacks are retracted for transport BEFORE DRIVING READY FOR TRANSPORT ...

Page 17: ...gate When neck of animal is in the correct position quickly close the yoke gate securely on the animal s neck 5 If required side squeeze animal and engage head restraint to restrain further movement 6 If the animal applies excessive pulling pressure on yoke gate it is recommended to use the anti backing bar behind cattle rump Q CATCH YOKE GATE ASSEMBLY Your crush will come with the yoke gate fully...

Page 18: ...ely REQUIRED TOOLS Screw Driver Pry Bar STEPS TO RELEASE LOCK 1 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 2 Place screwdriver pry bar under bottom yoke gate roller on the outer edge of the door This is the side with the L curve not the straight side 15 EMERGEN...

Page 19: ...3 Insert screwdriver pry bar into the small space above the spring in the yoke gate lock plate EMERGENCY YOKE GATE RELEASE 16 ...

Page 20: ...eferred operating side In the rare event that you would need to operate the yoke gate and squeeze on the opposite side please contact your local dealer for additional parts and follow these instructions ADDITIONAL PARTS TO ORDER REQUIRED TOOLS 9 16 wrench 3 4 wrench 15 16 wrench 3 8 hex key 17 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION Left Hand Product Code Right Hand Product Code Squeeze Fandangle 2003192 200...

Page 21: ...OKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 18 LEFT HAND TO RIGHT HAND NOTE Switching from Left hand to Right hand operation shown For Right hand to Left hand operation complete the steps from the opposite side 1 Remove the Q Catch shield 2 Remove the yoke gate hammer and squeeze arm plate ...

Page 22: ...A B C 19 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 3 Remove the control tube and Q Catch handle 4 Detach the control tower vertical tube 5 Unbolt the shaft rotate to align with the second hole and secure ...

Page 23: ...6 Install the control tower vertical tube and fasten with bolts 7 Flip the squeeze axle welding on the rear control bracket and transfer it to the opposite side YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 20 C A B ...

Page 24: ... control tube through the control tower vertical tube 9 Insert the Q Catch handle and mount the control tube on the rear control bracket Secure with a bolt on the opposite side 21 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION B A ...

Page 25: ...10 Install the squeeze arm plate 11 Install the yoke gate hammer and connect it to the squeeze arm plate YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 22 ...

Page 26: ...23 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 12 Install the Q Catch Shield 13 Remove the Left hand fandangle and squeeze bracket SQUEEZE THE CRUSH TO REMOVE THE FANDANGLE A B x2 C ...

Page 27: ...all the squeeze bracket and Right hand fandangle on the opposite side 15 Unmount the Left hand squeeze lockbox Set aside YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 24 DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL STEP 22 RIGHT HAND FANDANGLE ...

Page 28: ...25 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 16 Detach the squeeze bracket 17 Transfer the squeeze bracket to the opposite side ...

Page 29: ...RIGHT HAND LOCKBOX 18 Mount the right hand squeeze lockbox 19 Detach the middle tie rod YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 26 ...

Page 30: ...27 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 20 Remove bolt from A and transfer to B 21 Attach the middle tie rod as shown A B ...

Page 31: ...andangle All parts have been reinstalled correctly All crush functions including the yoke gate and squeeze mechanisms are working properly All bolts are tightened correctly Any bolts securing moving parts should be able to rotate freely BEFORE WORKING WITH ANIMALS SAFETY CHECK ...

Page 32: ...te information read the Head Restraint manual REQUIREMENTS 2 people 3 4 wrench Installation 1 a 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 2 Secure the head scoop with 4 bolts ...

Page 33: ...e Maintenance 1 Add grease through the grease nipples as needed 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 SHEETED STERNUM BAR Installation 1 Insert the sternum bar into the bracket 2 Fasten bolts to front plate Q CATCH 74 SERIES ADD ONS 30 ...

Page 34: ...efore running cattle through the crush Safety Precautions 1 Remove the sternum bar when working calves CLIPPING RAIL Installation 1 Place both brackets on the crush 2 Attach the clipping rail to the bottom bracket SAFETY CHECK 31 Q CATCH 74 SERIES ADD ONS ...

Page 35: ...ASY FLOW RACE This section contains Adjusting the Easy Flow Race Using the Removable Panels Using the Emergency Exit Scale Platform Installation Rolling Door Switch ADJUSTING THE EASY FLOW RACE Safety latches must be in place when adjusting the width of the race Failure to use the safety latches may cause the panels to drop unintentionally resulting in damage to persons or property ACTIVATE THE SA...

Page 36: ...n be configured in multiple positions allowing you to control what cattle see in the raceway Additional panels can be added as desired 1 Unscrew bolts on both ends to release the panel 2 Remove the panel and install in the desired position If you do not require high sheeting or are working with calves panels can be stored on the side of the race 33 USING THE REMOVEABLE SIDE PANELS BOTH LATCHES SHO...

Page 37: ...de 5 Release the slam latches on the panel to be lowered 6 Lower the exit panel to the ground slowly with the rope 7 Assist the animal to exit the race and provide care as necessary 8 Once the animal is free of the race lift the panel back into position and secure the slam latches 9 Ensure both latches are securely fastened in parallel adjustment slots 10 Remove the rope It is now safe to continue...

Page 38: ... 1 Adjust the race width to the narrowest setting 2 Lift the side panel and set the latch above the race bow Repeat step for the opposite side panel 35 SCALE PLATFORM INSTALLATION WARNING THE PANELS ARE VERY HEAVY YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST 2 PEOPLE TO LIFT EACH PANEL ...

Page 39: ...3 Slide Scale Platform underneath SCALE PLATFORM INSTALLATION 36 ...

Page 40: ...nning cattle through the unit ROLLING DOOR SWITCH REQUIRED TOOLS 9 16 wrench 2x 3 4 wrench LEFT HAND TO RIGHT HAND Switching from Left hand to Right hand operation shown For Right hand to Left hand operation complete the steps from the opposite side Variation with 4 screws on each plate shown Same steps apply for rolling doors with 2 screws on each plate 37 ROLLING DOOR SWITCH ...

Page 41: ...ROLLING DOOR SWITCH 38 1 Remove rolling door handle slider 2 Remove the rolling door from the main frame ...

Page 42: ...3 Remove the rolling door track plate and switch to the opposite side 4 Remove the rolling door bumpers and move to the opposite side 39 ROLLING DOOR SWITCH A B ...

Page 43: ... Install the rolling door and secure to the main frame 6 Install the rolling door handle slider on the right hand side 7 Remove the rolling door lock and move to the opposite side ROLLING DOOR SWITCH 40 ...

Page 44: ...NANCE This section contains General Equipment Maintenance Cattle Crush Maintenance Wheel 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 1 General Maintenance Inspect the entire unit Ensure all moving components are free of debris and f...

Page 45: ... latches and striker plates for wear Ensure gates are locking securely 2 Cattle Crush Inspect the yoke gate a Bolts on the yoke gate hammers should be tensioned correctly There should be enough play for the hammers to move freely in their slots RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE 42 ...

Page 46: ...tight to cause the rollers to bind Clean bottom yoke gate door track to prevent dirt build up Clean the crush floor Excess build up of manure or dirt inside crush can cause the squeeze and yoke gate to malfunction Check main squeeze pivot bolt for wear WHEN NECESSARY 1 Clean the unit to remove excess build up or dirt 43 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE ...

Page 47: ... pressure on the squeeze handle Adjust rear bolt until there is 1 4 3 8 gap between the fandangle and release pin d Apply outward pressure on the squeeze handle Adjust the front bolt until the fandangle presses the lock box release pin 1 4 3 8 in towards the lock box which will release the lock mechanism and allow the squeeze to open fully RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE 44 ...

Page 48: ...unds applied at the end of a wrench on foot long will yield 90 ft lbs of torque A torque wrench is the best method to assures the proper amount of torque is being applied to a fastener Be sure to use only fasteners matched to the cone angle of your wheel usually 60 or 90 The proper procedure for attaching your wheels is as follows 1 Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent cross threading 2 Tigh...

Page 49: ...lt to move the entire length of this slot and the lock nuts are correctly tightened d The door hammers also contact the release pins on the lock plates when the yoke gate handle is pulled back Ensure there is an air gap between levers and release pins when yoke gate is being pushed or in an idle position 5 Check nuts and bolts on all moving parts to ensure that they are tightened correctly and are...

Page 50: ... due to manufacturer defect during the Warranty Period at their sole discretion This excludes defects resulting from normal wear and tear or product misuse Warranty does not cover corrosion NOTE Any modification in any fashion to any Arrowquip equipment immediately voids the product warranty This includes the parts contained therein Eg If a modification is made to the squeeze mechanism in a cattle...

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Page 52: ...Printed in Canada October 2021 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 ...

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