Wopa SA0061, User Manual

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User manual
SA0061 Cattle Crush
Version: 09-07-18
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5.6. Operation
No. What to do Action Outcome
1. Check that the crush
is ready for use.
 See sections 5.1 and 5.2.
2. Place the front gate
ready.
 Open the front gate so that the head
of the animal can pass through but
not its withers. When the front gate is
closed hydraulically it will stop at the
correct position and the handle can be
released. This means that the holding
position is always the same.
3. Place the cow in the
crush.

Lead the cow into the crush until its
head has passed through the front
gate.
 Close the front gate. Where a sensor
is installed (option) the front gate will
close automatically when the animal
is in position.***
4. Bring the rear gate
into position.
 Lower the rear gate.
 In order to avoid the risk of damage
to the forelegs, ensure that the rear
gate is NOT pressed up tightly
against the animal.
5. Raise the belly belt.
 Bring the belly belt up under the belly
of the cow.
6. Process a rear hoof.

Place the belt or hoof hook around the
rear leg and raise the leg. Ensure
that the cow's udder is not trapped
when attaching the hook or belt.
 Process the rear hoof.

Allow the leg to drop and release it.
7. Process a front hoof.

Attach the front leg as shown in
Figure 7. Operate the winch
hydraulically until the leg is tight up
against the block.

Process the front hoof.
 Release the rope.
See Section 5.7
8. Lower the belly belt.
 Lower the belly belt until it is on the
ground.
9. Release the crush.
 Check that all ropes and belts have
been freed.

Open the front gate.
 Lead the animal out of the crush.
10. Place the rear gate in
its raised position.
 Raise the rear gate.
*** NOTE: When the photocell is in use the animal must walk independently into the crush. If a person
walks past the optical sensor at the front they may be trapped.