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PRODUCT MANUAL

7408

PORTABLE Q-CATCH

74 SERIES

CHUTE, ALLEY, & TUB

OCTOBER 2021

Summary of Contents for PORTABLE Q-CATCH 74 Series

Page 1: ...1 877 275 6075 cs arrowquip com arrowquip com PRODUCT MANUAL 7408 PORTABLE Q CATCH 74 SERIES CHUTE ALLEY TUB OCTOBER 2021...

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Page 3: ...Q Catch Add Ons 29 3rd Generation Q Catch Head Holder 29 Sheeted Sternum Bar 30 Trimming Bar 31 Easy Flow Alley Section 32 Adjusting the Easy Flow Alley 32 Using the Removable Panels 33 Using the Emer...

Page 4: ...use 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 assum...

Page 5: ...eared 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 whe...

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 PORTABLE WORKING SYSTEM...

Page 7: ...jack retract the chute to the ground 4 Transfer the front jack to the alley section At this point both jacks should be attached to either side of the alley TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES PORTABLE...

Page 8: ...ground Remove tires and set aside 6 Using both jacks simultaneously lower the unit until the tub section is 3 6 above the ground x2 5 TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES PORTABLE WORKING SYSTEM x2 x2...

Page 9: ...re with the same pin 8 Loosen the ratchet strap and safety chain Set aside TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES PORTABLE WORKING SYSTEM 6 RATCHET STRAP CHAIN WARNING HOLD THE PANELS WHILE RELEASING THE...

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

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

Page 12: ...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 PORTABL...

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

Page 14: ...strap to prevent sag in panels during transport 6 Retract the bottom joiner bar and secure with the pin 11 TRANSPORTING THE Q CATCH 74 SERIES PORTABLE WORKING SYSTEM RATCHET STRAP CHAIN WARNING HOLD...

Page 15: ...ve 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 PORTABLE WORKING SYSTEM 12 WARNING BOTH JACKS SHOULD...

Page 16: ...ith 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...

Page 17: ...ate When neck of animal is in the correct position quickly close the head gate securely on the animal s neck 5 If required side squeeze animal and engage head restraint to restrain further movement 6...

Page 18: ...ly REQUIRED TOOLS Screw Driver Pry Bar STEPS TO RELEASE LOCK 1 Go to the offside of the chute to ensure you will not be hit by the head gate handle If your chute is designed for offside operation you...

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

Page 20: ...ferred operating side In the rare event that you would need to operate the head gate and squeeze on the opposite side please contact your local dealer for additional parts and follow these instruction...

Page 21: ...AD 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 Remo...

Page 22: ...A B C 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 19 HEAD GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION...

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 HEAD 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 HEAD GATE SQUEEZE CON...

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

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

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

Page 28: ...25 HEAD 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 HEAD GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 26...

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

Page 31: ...ndangle All parts have been reinstalled correctly All chute functions including the head gate and squeeze mechanisms are working properly All bolts are tightened correctly Any bolts securing moving pa...

Page 32: ...e information read the Head Restraint manual Requirements 2 people 3 4 wrench Installation 1 a Insert 4x1 2 13x3 carriage bolts through the head gate door from inside the chute b Align the head holder...

Page 33: ...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 open...

Page 34: ...efore running cattle through the chute Safety Precautions 1 Remove the sternum bar when working calves TRIMMING BAR Installation 1 Place both brackets on the chute 2 Attach the trimming bar to the bot...

Page 35: ...LOW ALLEY This section contains Adjusting the Easy Flow Alley Using the Removable Panels Using the Emergency Exit Scale Platform Installation Rolling Door Switch ADJUSTING THE EASY FLOW ALLEY Safety l...

Page 36: ...be configured in multiple positions allowing you to control what cattle see in the alleyway Additional panels can be added as desired 1 Unscrew bolts on both ends to release the panel 2 Remove the pan...

Page 37: ...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 alley and provide care as necessary 8 Once the animal i...

Page 38: ...Adjust the alley width to the narrowest setting 2 Lift the side panel and set the latch above the alley bow Repeat step for the opposite side panel 35 SCALE PLATFORM INSTALLATION WARNING THE PANELS A...

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

Page 40: ...ning 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 ope...

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 4...

Page 44: ...CE This section contains General Equipment Maintenance Cattle Chute Maintenance Wheel Maintenance All Arrowquip Products are made with precision parts to require minimal maintenance However regular ma...

Page 45: ...latches and striker plates for wear Ensure gates are locking securely 2 Cattle Chute Inspect the head gate a Bolts on the head gate hammers should be tensioned correctly There should be enough play fo...

Page 46: ...ight to cause the rollers to bind Clean bottom head gate door track to prevent dirt build up Clean the chute floor Excess build up of manure or dirt inside chute can cause the squeeze and head gate to...

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 fandangl...

Page 48: ...nds 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 o...

Page 49: ...olt 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 head gate handle is pulled back Ensure...

Page 50: ...ue 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 mod...

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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 1 877 275 6075 or by email at cs arrowquip com...

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