background image

A

B

C

Remove the control tube and Q-Catch handle.  

Detach the control tower vertical tube.

Unbolt the shaft, rotate to align with the second hole, and secure.   

7 | YOKE GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION

Summary of Contents for Q-CATCH 5400

Page 1: ...Q CATCH 01530 632002 cs arrowquip com arrowquip co uk PRODUCT MANUAL CATTLE CRUSHES 5400 7400 8700 LEFT RIGHT OCTOBER 2021...

Page 2: ...UCT MANUAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS Q Catch 74 Series Deluxe Vet Q Catch 74 Series Standard Q Catch 87 Series Deluxe Vet Q Catch 87 Series Standard Q Catch 54 Series Deluxe Vet Q Catch 54 Series...

Page 3: ...e Gate Release 3 Yoke Gate Squeeze Conversion 5 Rolling Door Switch 17 Recommended Maintenance 20 Regular Maintenance Every 6 Months 20 When Necessary 22 Friction Lock Maintenance 22 Troubleshooting G...

Page 4: ...o 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 the user must assume all responsibili...

Page 5: ...Take all precautions and wash after use OPERATING THE Q CATCH CATTLE CRUSH RISK ASSESSMENT 2 1 Ensure the yoke gate rear gate and all access points are closed before the animal enters the crush 2 Ope...

Page 6: ...s shown in the diagram below 3 3E Q CATCH YOKE GATE ASSEMBLY 1 2 7 8 5 4 3 6 9 10 1 1 Q CATCH DOOR 2 Q CATCH TRACK SHAFT 3 LONG HAMMER 4 SQUEEZE ARM PLATE 5 CONTROL TOWER DOM TUBE 6 SHORT HAMMER 7 Q C...

Page 7: ...able to release your animal quickly and safely 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...

Page 8: ...ered with the appropriate working side from the factory Arrowquip squeeze crushes can be ordered based on your preferred operating side In the rare event that you would need to operate the yoke gate a...

Page 9: ...ation shown For Right hand to Left hand operation complete the steps from the opposite side REMINDER SET PARTS ASIDE TOGETHER WITH THE CORRESPONDING BOLTS AND WASHERS 1 Remove the Q Catch shield 2 Rem...

Page 10: ...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 7 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION...

Page 11: ...C A B 6 Install the control tower vertical tube and fasten with bolts 7 Flip the axle pin on the rear control bracket and transfer it to the opposite side YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 8...

Page 12: ...the 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 9 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE...

Page 13: ...10 Install the squeeze arm plate 11 Install the yoke gate hammer and connect it to the squeeze arm plate YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 10...

Page 14: ...12 Install the Q Catch shield 13 Remove the Left hand fandangle and squeeze bracket 11 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION SQUEEZE THE CRUSH TO REMOVE THE FANDANGLE A B x2 C...

Page 15: ...ll the squeeze bracket and Right hand fandangle on the opposite side 15 Unmount the Left hand squeeze lockbox Set aside YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 12 DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL STEP 22 RIGHT HAND FA...

Page 16: ...16 Detach the squeeze bracket 17 Transfer the squeeze bracket to the opposite side 13 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION...

Page 17: ...18 Mount the Right hand squeeze lockbox 19 Detach the middle tie rod YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION 14 RIGHT HAND LOCKBOX...

Page 18: ...A B 20 Remove bolt from A and transfer to B as shown 21 Attach the middle tie rod as shown 15 YOKE GATE SQUEEZE CONVERSION...

Page 19: ...SION 16 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 pa...

Page 20: ...g 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...

Page 21: ...A B ROLLING DOOR SWITCH 18 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...

Page 22: ...ROLLING DOOR SWITCH 5 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 sid...

Page 23: ...ire unit Ensure all moving components are free of debris and functioning properly Use proper cleaning and troubleshooting steps if necessary Lubricate slam latches and door hinges with WD 40 Dry Lube...

Page 24: ...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 Clean the crush floor Excess build up of manure or dirt inside cr...

Page 25: ...get a visual of the release pin c Apply inward 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...

Page 26: ...please consider the following tips or call us at 01530 632002 1 Make sure the unit is situated on level ground or base 2 Make sure yoke gate door tracks are free of debris 3 Keep floor clean Excess bu...

Page 27: ...roduct that prove defective 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...

Page 28: ...Scoop 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 a...

Page 29: ...nance 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...

Page 30: ...ove the sternum bar when working calves CLIPPING RAIL AVAILABLE ON WORKING SIDE ONLY ON THE Q CATCH 54 SERIES CATTLE CRUSH Installation 1 Place both brackets on the crush 2 Attach the clipping rail to...

Page 31: ...rail into the top bracket 4 Adjust clipping rail position to your preference Tighten bolts to secure Safety Precautions 1 Ensure the clipping rail is installed and secured correctly before running cat...

Page 32: ...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...

Reviews: