Optional Equipment
Chute Carriage
The chute carriage is used to provide portability for the Chute.
Position the carriage in front of the chute with the axle tab
s on each side of the headgate. Raise the front of
the carriage and roll it toward the rear of the chute until you are able to insert the axle tabs into the slotted
axle on the chute. When the axle tabs are fully engaged into slots on axle, push front of the carriage down
by applying pressure to the carriage hitch. Push down until the carriage locks pass the mounting slots on
the mounting ears on both sides of the chute. Place the pin in the appropriate hole to secure carriage to
chute. Position the transport vehicle in front of
the carriage and raise the hitch and attach to the
ball hitch on the transport vehicle. Use safe lifting
procedures and, if necessary, get help when lifting
the chute onto the hitch to avoid muscle strain or
back injury. To remove the carriage, first position
the
chute in the desired location (front of chute will be
r
esting on the ground) and remove the transport
pins. Use caution since the operator will be
manually lowering the rear of the chute to the
ground and some leverage is required. Allow the
carriage to rise slowly until the chute rests on the
ground. Remove the carriage from around the chute.
Palpation Cage
The palpation cage is used for preg
nancy checking and artificial
insemination. To attach it to the back of the chute, insert the mounting ears
into the four mounting slots at the rear of the chute. Secure in place with
the linch pins attached to the palpation cage. To enter, turn handle straight
out and slide to rear until it releases. Swing door in and lock door by
turning handle and sliding into latch receptacle at opposite back corner.
This blocks the next animal’s access to the chute. When finished, return
door to side position and lock to allow the next animal to enter the chute.
Do not transport the squeeze chute with the palpation cage attached.
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