Standard Auto Catch Headgate & Squeeze Chute
Usage Instructions
Back to Southern States Squeeze Chute and Auto Headgate
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Before first and each use thoroughly grease all eight grease fittings on chute. |
| Step 1 Before Using Chute | |
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Using squeeze release mechanism, release squeeze and pull up or down on large squeeze handle to get desired top width. It should be fairly wide when catching cattle and then squeeze applied after animal is caught. |
| Step 2 Automatic Headgate & Chute Operation | |
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To set headgate for catching animal, pull back on release handle. Headgate should move inwards to “ready-to-catch” position. |
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Use T-handle adjustment bar to set desired width for catching animals. In “ready-to-catch” position, chute should be set so only animal’s head can fit through opening of chute. Note: Width may also be further adjusted by removing pins on top and bottom of neck boards and sliding doors in or out as necessary. |
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Using black handle on vertical tailgate ropes, pull sharply and swiftly to raise vertical tailgate. Once tailgate pin passes the top “stop” hole, release handle so tailgate will catch and stop in upright position. |
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To release tailgate, pull sharply on rope to release pin and hold pressure on rope until pin passes stop hole. Then, release rope to allow tailgate to drop completely. This will take a few “practice” runs to master. |
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Once work is completed, lift up on catch handle and using lower swing handle, swing doors outward to release animal. |
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To close, pull lever handle forward to swing doors shut. They will latch automatically. Repeat step 2 to put headgate back in “ready-to-catch” position. |
| Step 9 Access Features | |
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To access various parts of the animal, drop the desired horseshoe access door by releasing access lock on top of horseshoe. |
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To access lower part of animal, release tabs on bottom door and fold door out. Note: Once door is folded down, it can be removed completely by simply lifting up on door. |
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For larger animal release or for sorting, animals can be released from right-hand side of chute. To release, pull black handle door release and door will swing open. To close, pull handle toward you until door latches. |
