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Operating Instructions 

 
General 

A backing gate is intended to prompt cows into the milking shed. To do 
this it is recommended that the gate be used in short frequent move-
ments to prevent overcrowding in the yard. The backing gate should 
never be left crowding cows that cannot move.

 

 

Free Wheel Clutch 

All gate drives are fitted with a free wheel clutch to allow manual 
movement of the gate. The clutch must be fully disengaged before 
moving the gate manually or damage to the clutch may result. Also the 
clutch should not be operated when the gate is in powered operation 
or when the gate is being pushed. 
 
Re-engage the clutch by releasing the clutch lever when the gate is 
stationary and push the gate slowly until the clutch re-engages. Do not 
start powered operation of the gate again until the clutch is fully en-
gaged. 

 

Summary of Contents for 3 Wheel Backing Gate Drive

Page 1: ...1 Owners Manual McCONNEL 3 Wheel Backing Gate Drive Recommended for backing gates 7 to 10m long 1 Way and 2 Way Water Powered WARNING Never operate your backing gate with people in the yard...

Page 2: ...etent persons The warranty also does not apply if the purchaser fails to Obtain a warranty service authorisation number from McConnel prior to having remedial work done Notify McConnel within the warr...

Page 3: ...Gate Drive Exploded View Pg 6 Gear Casing Exploded View Pg 8 Pelton Wheel Exploded View Pg 9 Operating Instructions General Pg11 Free wheel Clutch Operation Pg11 Maintenance Monthly Maintenance Pg12 W...

Page 4: ...e from moving by lifting the drive wheels off the ground Gate Design The backing gate should be of sturdy construction capable of with standing the bending and torsional loads that will be applied to...

Page 5: ...is 255mm above ground level Front Wheel Alignment Next align the front shaft with the center post Do this by lifting the gate in a safe manner until the front wheel is just clear of the ground Loosen...

Page 6: ...6 Gate Drive Exploded View...

Page 7: ...7...

Page 8: ...8 Gear Casing Exploded View...

Page 9: ...9 Pelton Wheel Exploded View...

Page 10: ...nient to have two supply lines and select the forward or reverse supply form the milking shed A simpler but slightly less convenient alternative is to run a sin gle water supply to the yard and set fo...

Page 11: ...drives are fitted with a free wheel clutch to allow manual movement of the gate The clutch must be fully disengaged before moving the gate manually or damage to the clutch may result Also the clutch...

Page 12: ...he aluminium Failure to replace wheels at this time may result in permanent damage to the gear casing Check for any loose fasteners or damage Wheel Replacement It is recommended that the drive wheels...

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