gate back up to its locked position latches will self engage. Occasional oiling of the gravity latch will
improve the ease of operation. If it is necessary to work on the right side of the animal, the safety latch,
located approximately half way down at the headgate end of the side exit gate, should be secured to avoid
accidental opening and injury. To secure, turn the L-shaped rod outward until it is free to slide forward in
the pipe collar. Push the rod forward and secure by turning downward in front of stop. When the work on
that animal is completed, release safety latch by turning out and sliding back. Note: Side exit will not
operate with latch engaged.
Bottom Access Panels (Side Panels)
The bottom access panels allow access to either side of the cow. To open the panels, release the gravity
latches at the top of the panels. You can then fold down or remove the panels for access. To replace side
panel, place pivot cups (located on the bottom of the access panel) over the bottom pipe of the side frame
and rotate inward until gravity latches catch. When working on the cow’s right side secure side exit safety
latch as described above. Occasional oiling of gravity latches improves ease of operation.
Head Chain
Each Squeeze Chute comes with a head
chain t
o secure the animals head for
dehorning or facial work. To use the head
chain, catch the animal’s head in the
headgate and squeeze the animal with the
side squeeze. Pull the chain through the
chain loop. Pull the end of the chain, next
to the animal, across the bridge of the
animal’s nose and secure in the chain lock
on the yoke. Pull the other end of the chain
until the animal’s chin is pulled snug
against the headgate yokes. Pull the chain
upward until it catches in the V at the top of
the chain loop. Bring the remainder of the
chain across the animal’s neck, secure the
chain by engaging the appropriate link into
the chain lock on the outside of the
headgate frame. When finished, remove
the chain by releasing the chain from the
chain lock on the outside frame first.
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