C1000 Head Bail
Standard Operating procedures for the C1000 headbail
General cattle handling
Keep calm. A calm and in control operator will help keep cattle from becoming alarmed or over
excited. This is one of the most important rules of good cattle handling.
For best operation open the doors to the approximate width of the animals head but less than the
shoulders.
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The animal will put its head in the gap
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Then close the headbail
Important:
close the head bail in one fast continuous motion ensuring that all the backlash
(Slop) in the linkages is removed as the head bail closes tight on the animals neck.
If the head bail maintenance is not kept up to date with the head bail regularly greased it will
make operating more difficult and the animal may not be held tight enough.
A quick reflex is required to catch horned animals. We recommend the Baulk Gate option is fitted
to assist in catching larger horned animals.
If a rear handle option is fitted to your C1000 headbail disengage the front handle when using the
rear handle and visa versa. A rear handle option assists in the efficient use of the headbail as you
are always standing behind the animal when headbailing and makes catching the animal easier.
We recommend you fit Anti Backing Ratchets to use in conjunction with your C1000 headbail
Always ensure you stand on the headbail side of the pipe when you are inserting the anti-backing
ratchet pipe behind the animal if the animal suddenly moves backwards it will flick the pipe away
from the operator.
Always ensure the anti backing ratchet collar is engaged in the track to stop it sliding out sideways
as the animal moves.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning
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Simply cleaning down your C1000 headbail after use will increase its working life. Cattle urine
and/or faeces can have a corrosive effect on your equipment.
Lubrication
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Lubricate all grease nipples, pivots and tracks on your C1000 headbail at least every 4 weeks,
or for every 1,000 cattle processed. The nylon wheels on the top of the headbail require
lubrication every 2 months.
Check and replace any worn components
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Annually check pivots and bolts for wear and replace as required. Te Pari Products have a full
range of replacement parts for your headbail.
