Arrowquip PORTABLE Q-CATCH 74 Series, Product Manual

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USING THE Q-CATCH 74 SERIES CATTLE CHUTE
This section contains:
• Operating the Q-Catch 74 Series
• Assembling the Q-Catch Head Gate
• Emergency Head Gate Release
• Head Gate & Squeeze Conversion
• Q-Catch 74 Series Add-Ons
OPERATING THE Q-CATCH 74 SERIES
1. Ensure the head gate, tail gate, and all access points are closed before the animal enters the
chute.
2. Open tail gate for the animal to enter the squeeze chute enclosure.
3. Close tail gate.
4. Open head gate slightly more than the neck size of the animal to tempt the animal to stick its
head through the head gate. 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. If the animal applies excessive pulling pressure on head gate, it is recommended to use the
anti-backing bar behind cattle rump.
Q-CATCH HEAD GATE ASSEMBLY
Your chute will come with the head gate fully assembled and ready for use. However, if you need to
dissemble your head gate for any reason, the following guide will help you to properly reassemble
your chute.
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CONFIRM ANIMAL IS SECURELY HELD BEFORE
CARRYING OUT ANY HUSBANDRY WORK.
ENSURE ALL CHUTE FUNCTIONS AND ADD-ONS ARE
WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE OPERATING.