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Congratulations on choosing  “Priefert’s RC98  

or RC98AI Remote Controlled Roping Chute.”

Priefert Roping Chutes simply dominate the market. Their smooth action, 

durability, and proven performance has made them the obvious choice 

for competition and practice arenas across the country.

Priefert  Roping  Chutes  are  the  official  chute  of  the  PRCA,  USTRC, 

NTRL, WTRC, PTR, the World Series of Roping and many other major 

roping organizations.
Priefert’s roping chute is the most widely used roping chute in the 

country. The RC98 is the quietest, most durable chute on the market.  

It’s ingenious design provides years of dependable service with virtually 

no maintenance at an affordable price. 

Priefert products are used and tested in our manufacturing facility and on 

the Priefert Ranch.  The Priefert family personally tests and uses every 

product they build before sharing it with their friends around the world

REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!

Be Alert - Eliminate unsafe habits and risky behavior,  

recognize hazards as they exist and read and follow these 

Operational Instructions to successfully operate the  

Priefert Calf Roping Chute.  

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS  

BEFORE OPERATING. 

Follow all safety warnings and recommendations.

FCC Compliance Statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.  

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 

that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of 

the following measures: 
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 

the receiver is connected. 

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Using this manual:

These Operating Instructions are a compilation of engineering data 

and field experience, and are designed to help you with proper safety, 

operation and adjustments.  Read these instructions completely prior to 

using this roping chute, and follow the recommendations to help ensure 

safe and efficient operation.

The information contained herein was current at the time of printing.  

Your model may vary in design and configuration from those shown in 

this manual.  There is a possibility that some illustrations in our manuals 

were of prototype models. Design of production models may vary in 

detail from those shown in our manuals.  
Priefert Manufacturing maintains an ongoing program of continuous 

product improvement.  Therefore, Priefert reserves the right to make 

improvements or modifications in design, or specification changes without 

incurring any obligation to replace said items on units previously sold.  
Your RC98M manual, or RC98AI Remote Controlled Roping Chute, 

comes with an instructional DVD and is also available online in PDF 

format. Both have been designed to assist you in achieving optimal 

results with your Roping Chute. 

Terminology

“Right” or “Left” 

as used in this manual is determined by facing forward 

in the direction the equipment will operate while in use unless otherwise 

stated. 

“NOTE:”

 provides the operator a brief summary of information that will 

assist in operating the equipment.

“IMPORTANT:”

 denotes that the following content has significance in the 

operation or maintenance of the equipment.

“REMINDER:”

 provides information previously addressed, but important 

enough to address again for equipment or assembly familiarization.

Owner Assistance

If customer service or repair parts are required,

 contact Priefert 

Manufacturing to reach our trained personnel who will assist you with 

repair parts and equipment needed to service your Roping Chute. 

The parts on your Roping Chute have been specifically designed and 

should only be replaced with genuine Priefert parts. Therefore, should 

your Priefert Roping Chute require replacement parts, contact our 

Support Center.

Customer Service

Priefert Manufacturing wants you to be satisfied with your new RC98 

Roping Chute. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the equipment, 

the following actions are suggested:
Contact your Priefert Ranch Equipment dealer and discuss any 

problems that you may be experiencing. Allow them the opportunity to 

assist in correcting any problems that you may be experiencing.

For further assistance contact:

Priefert Manufacturing

Attention: Customer Service

2630 South Jefferson

P.O. Box 1540

Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1540

1-800-527-8616

Web-site address:

www.priefert.com

sales.priefert.com

Summary of Contents for RC98

Page 1: ...98M RC98AI Operator s Manual Safety related warnings and instructions follow this Alert Symbol and are used to get your attention so you may avoid serious injury or death to you and others Read the Operator s Manual in it s entirety OPMAN RC98AI_v2 0720 ...

Page 2: ...er or an experienced radio TV technician for help Using this manual These Operating Instructions are a compilation of engineering data and field experience and are designed to help you with proper safety operation and adjustments Read these instructions completely prior to using this roping chute and follow the recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information contained h...

Page 3: ...ons completely before using this equipment Locate equipment in a dry level area Make sure any individuals operating this equipment understand the instructions as well Priefert also recommends wearing personal protective clothing while setting up this roping chute including gloves and safety glasses as well as arm leg head and foot protection Allow only trained qualified individuals to operate fork...

Page 4: ... shortly after giving birth It is important to recognize these behavior patterns and use appropriate caution Another behavior pattern that livestock may exhibit is a territorial instinct Feed time is when this instinct is most readily observable A valuable behavior is the instinct to follow the leader Often times all that is required is to begin one animal moving and the rest will follow Livestock...

Page 5: ...CE v Manual Calf Roping Chute 2 Roping Chute Hook up 2 Roping Chute Operation 2 Upgrade Kit 2 Automatic Calf Roping Chute 3 Roping Chute Connections 3 Remote Functions 3 Automatic Mode 3 Delay Setting 3 Appendix 4 Suggested References 4 Warranty 5 Table Of Contents NOTICE USE OF LUBRICANTS ON COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS OF THIS CHUTE CAN CAUSE COMPONENT FAILURE DO NOT Lubricate Air Cylinder Rods Extern...

Page 6: ...ns are noted with decals stating DO NOT OIL Roping Chute Operation All of the RC98M controls are accessible from Header or Healer side Familiarize yourself with their operation using the illustrations provided below Front Gate Close Handle Pull Handle back to close spring loaded front gate and reset for next release Front Gate Release Handle Push Handle down to open spring loaded front gate and re...

Page 7: ...f the Roping Chute Pressing this button will OPEN the REAR GATE of the Roping Chute Pressing this button will CLOSE the REAR GATE of the Roping Chute Roping Chute Connections Step 1 On the back panel of the Automatic Control Box ACB is a standard 1 4 NPT male quick connect air fitting marked Compressed Air In Be sure that this fitting is the correct size for the air line you intend to use See Diag...

Page 8: ...ims or accuracy of information provided in the following references Rodeo 101 Team Roping PRCA https www prorodeo com prorodeo rodeo rodeo101 team roping The Team Roping Journal 2020 Cruz Bay Publishing Inc https teamropingjournal com Compressed Air Regulators Copyright 2019 Understanding Air Compressors com https understanding air compressors com compressed air regulators TEAGASC Agriculture and ...

Page 9: ...authorized printed materials or stickers affixed to the product If after examination of the product and or part s in question Priefert finds them to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship Priefert will 1 Repair or replace the defective product or part s if Priefert has made several reasonable number of attempts in repairing the product and or part s to ...

Page 10: ...2630 South Jefferson P O Box 1540 Mount Pleasant Texas 75456 1540 ...

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