EMERGENCY YOKE GATE RELEASE | 4
EMERGENCY YOKE GATE RELEASE
Arrowquip squeeze crushes are designed to ensure the safety of both animal and operator.
With proper maintenance, the yoke gate will not jam under pressure. However, in the
rare event that an animal becomes stuck in the yoke gate, the following guidelines will ensure
you are 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 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.
a. This is the side with the “L” curve, not the straight side.
3
Insert screwdriver/pry bar into the small space above the spring in the yoke gate lock
plate.
