Arrowquip Q-POWER 106 SERIES, Product Manual

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Operation of Head Gate
1. Ensure all gates and the head gate 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.
7. Confirm animal is securely held before carrying out any husbandry
work.