Arrowquip Q-POWER 107 Series User manual

Q-POWER 107 SERIES
MOBILE WORKING
SYSTEMS
01530 632002 | [email protected]
arrowquip.co.uk
PRODUCT MANUAL
1078 | 10718 | 10708
LEFT - RIGHT
OCTOBER 2021

WARNINGS
WARNING: WHEN CRUSH IS NOT ATTACHED TO
VEHICLE, LOWER FRONT HITCH JACK TO THE
GROUND FOR SAFETY.
ALWAYS LOWER UNIT TO THE GROUND
IMMEDIATELY WHEN TRANSPORT IS COMPLETE.
WHEEL NUTS / BOLTS SHOULD BE TORQUED
BEFORE FIRST ROAD USE AND AFTER EACH
WHEEL REMOVAL.
DO NOT REPAIR THE CRUSH OR GO INTO THE
CRUSH WHEN HYDRAULICS ARE IN OPERATION.
THIS CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE WORKER.
UNPLUG THE MOTOR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
NECESSARY REPAIRS OR INSPECTION.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THE ELECTRIC
POWER PACK IF YOU ARE NOT A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN. FOR YOUR SAFETY, ELECTRIC
POWER PACKS MUST BE CONNECTED AND
WIRED BY A FULLY CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

CONTENTS
Safety Precautions 1
Risk Assessment 2
Transporting the Q-Power 107 Series Mobile Working System 3
Reference for Manual Jacks 3
Reference for Forcing Pen Instructions 3
Operation Guide for Hydraulic Jacks 4
Lower Unit for Use 6
Unfolding the Collapsible Forcing Pen 9
Raise Unit for Transport 15
Folding the Collapsible Forcing Pen 15
Installing Tires 23
Using the Q-Power 107 Series Cattle Crush 26
Q-Power 107 Series Hydraulic Squeeze Crush Assembly 27
Operating the Q-Power 107 Series 27
Cold Start 28
Power Failure 28
Q-Power 107 Series Add-Ons 28
3rd Generation Q-Catch Head Scoop 28
Sheeted Sternum Bar 30
Clipping Rail 31
Hydraulic Head Sweep 32
Easy Flow Race 32
Adjusting the Easy Flow Race 32
Using the Removable Panels 33
Using the Emergency Exit 34
Scale Platform Installation 35
Rolling Door Switch 37
Collapsible Forcing Pen 41
Operating Guidelines 41
Using the 3E BudFlow Forcing Pen 41
Using the Standard Forcing Pen 42
Recommended Maintenance 42
Maintenance Safety 43
Regular Maintenance 43
Hydraulic Maintenance 44
Power Pack Maintenance 44
Hydraulic Jack Maintenance 44
Battery Maintenance 45
Battery Replacement 45
Wheel Maintenance 45
Troubleshooting Guide 46
Cattle Crush 46
107 Series Power Pack Troubleshooting 46
Hydraulic Jacks 46
Manual Jacks 47
Recommended Use 48
Warranty 48

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATION. ARROWQUIP DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURY WHEN THIS SAFETY MANUAL HAS
NOT BEEN READ IN FULL AND KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
OPERATORS OF THIS PRODUCT TAKE AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ANY HARM OR INJURY TO THE ANIMAL OR OPERATOR WHEN IT PERTAINS
TO HOW THE EQUIPMENT IS USED AND MAINTAINED.
Please keep this manual for frequent reference and to pass on to new users or owners.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED HEREIN. ANY
HARM TO THE ANIMAL OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHICH OCCURS
DUE TO HOW THE PRODUCT IS OPERATED, OR RESULTING FROM A LACK
OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
OPERATOR.
All farm machinery and equipment are potentially dangerous. Careless use of any Arrowquip
livestock equipment may cause injury or damage to persons, cattle, or property. Arrowquip has
taken precautions in the design and manufacturing of this product to ensure that it is safe and user-
friendly. Therefore, user must assume all responsibility and risk associated with the possession and
use of the equipment.
WARNING: READ BELOW BEFORE OPERATION.
Ensure the operator understands the contents of this manual before using the equipment.
1. DO NOT wear loose-tted clothing.
2. Ensure the equipment is on a rm, level, dry surface that is free of rocks and other trip
hazards.
3. DO NOT enter the vet cage until the animal is secured in the yoke gate.
4. DO NOT stand in front of the yoke gate while operator is moving the cattle through the
cattle crush.
5. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 NEAR AN OPERATING MACHINE.
6. Follow safe cattle handling procedures in other areas of the yard so that cattle are more
docile.
7. DO NOT make any modications to Arrowquip equipment. Non-factory modications to the
equipment can reduce the safety for the operator & livestock, and void warranty.
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8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO USE THE HYDRAULIC
EQUIPMENT.
9. DO NOT OPERATE HYDRAULICS WHILE OPERATORS ARE WORKING WITH THE
CATTLE IN THE CRUSH OR ARE TOUCHING THE CRUSH. REACHING OUT OR INTO
THE CRUSH WHILE HYDRAULICS ARE IN OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
10. Please ensure that all hydraulic hoses and electrical leads are out of the way and safely
positioned before moving cattle or using the crush.
11. Keep a distance of more than an arm’s length from the hydraulic crush while hydraulics are in
operation.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Conduct a risk assessment on procedures for which the equipment is used and establish a safe
work procedure.
1. Ensure all users of the equipment have been inducted and comply with safe working
procedure.
2. Ensure that the equipment is on rm, level ground.
3. Ensure that there are NO hazardous hydraulic cords or large objects within or around the
equipment where cattle and operator will be.
4. Please ensure that all hydraulics work properly before putting cattle through the crush.
5. Please make sure that all hydraulic hoses are properly secured to the hydraulic pump or
tractor.
6. Ensure that the hydraulic controls are functioning properly. Specically ensure that the
adjustable side mechanism and the yoke gate are adjusting smoothly.
7. If hydraulics do not function properly when testing the equipment, DO NOT put cattle
through the crush.
8. Ensure that access gates are closed securely before running cattle through the crush.
9. Some chemicals and medicines can damage powder coat. Take all precautions and wash
after use.
10. Make sure your equipment has been cleared of ALL livestock after use.
11. Some chemicals and medicines can damage powder coat. Take all precautions and wash
after use.
12. Maximum towing speed 40km/25mph
13. Maintain tire pressure of 80 psi.
14. Check wheel lug nuts after 10, 25, 50 miles of use, ensure torqued to 120 ft. lbs.
a. This applies to rst time use and wheel changes.
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TRANSPORTING THE Q-POWER 107 SERIES MOBILE
WORKING SYSTEM
WARNING: FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HEREIN
CAREFULLY TO ENSURE OPERATOR SAFETY WHEN
SETTING UP FOR USE OR TRANSPORT.
Requirements:
- Level ground
- 2 people
REFERENCE FOR MANUAL JACKS
Your unit will either come with manual or hydraulic jacks, with both represented in this manual.
For manual jack control, refer below:
REFERENCE FOR FORCING PEN INSTRUCTIONS
Use this as a guide when folding and unfolding the collapsible forcing pen.
10718 - BUDFLOW
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
PANEL 4
JACK UP JACK DOWN
3E DOOR
JOINER BAR A
B
C
E
D
10718 - STANDARD
FORCING PEN
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
B
C
JOINER BAR A

OPERATION GUIDE FOR HYDRAULIC JACKS
Refer to this guide to ensure safe operation of your Hydraulic Jacks.
1. Control pendant has two buttons UP and DOWN which control both the main jacks at the
back of the unit and the front hitch jack. There is a selector valve to choose if you are
operating the front or back jacks. Refer to decal for directions.
2. When crush is not attached to a vehicle, lower to the ground for safety.
3. Only lift the unit from rm, level ground.
4. Never raise the unit more than is necessary to put the tires on.
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10708 - STANDARD
FORCING PEN
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
B
C
JOINER BAR A
10708 - BUDFLOW
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
PANEL 4
C
D
B
3E DOOR
E
JOINER BAR A

If you have any questions, please contact Client Care at 01530 632002 for assistance.
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TO LOWER THE UNIT FOR USE:
Removing Tires
1 Extend front jack to support crush using UP button / front jack handle.
2 Detach crush from towing vehicle.
3 Remove hitch and set aside.

4 Retract front jack using DOWN button / front jack handle until the crush rests on the ground.
5 Remove front jack and place aside.
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CRUSH SECTION MUST BE FLAT ON THE GROUND BEFORE
PROCEEDING.

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6 Extend rear jacks using UP button / rear jack handle until tires are 1” off the ground.
7 Remove tires.
8 Retract rear jacks to set the unit on the set the unit on the ground until they stop using DOWN
button / rear jack handle.
1"
x2
(BOTH SIDES)

NEXT STEPS
If your unit has a collapsible forcing pen (10718, 10718-BF, 10708, 10708-BF), proceed to
UNFOLDING THE COLLAPSIBLE FORCING PEN.
If your unit does not have a collapsible forcing pen (1078), proceed to OPERATING THE
Q-POWER 107 SERIES [PAGE 27].
UNFOLDING THE COLLAPSIBLE FORCING PEN
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718, 10718-BF, 10708, 10708-BF MODELS)
1 Remove the pin and pull out the bottom joiner bar. Secure with the same pin.
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IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY UNFOLDING YOUR FORCING PEN,
LIFT THE UNIT A FEW INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND SET
DOWN IMMEDIATELY ONCE COMPLETED.

2 Loosen the ratchet strap and safety chain. Set aside.
FOR STANDARD FORCING PENS, PROCEED TO [PAGE 13].
3E BUDFLOW FORCING PENS
For 3E BudFlow forcing pens, continue with these steps:
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718-BF AND 10708-BF MODELS)
1 Set aside panel 4 and joiner bar C.
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WARNING: HOLD THE PANELS WHILE RELEASING THE
STRAP TO PREVENT THE FORCING PEN FROM UNFOLDING
UNINTENTIONALLY.

2 Unfold panels 1-3 and attach to the bottom joiner bar.
3 Attach panel 4 to panel 3.
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4 Connect top joiner bars A, B, C, & D to panels 1, 2, 3 and 4 as shown.
TIP: Lower the unit to line up top joiner bars with panels
5 Fold out the 3E door and secure with joiner bar E. Set aside transport pins.
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STANDARD FORCING PENS
For standard forcing pens, continue with these steps:
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718 AND 10708 STANDARD FORCING PEN MODELS)
1 Unfold panels 1-3 and attach to the bottom joiner bar.
2 Connect top joiner bars A, B, and C to panels 1, 2 and 3 as shown.
TIP: Lower the unit to line up top joiner bars with panels
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   ✓Inspect for damages due to transport
   ✓Yoke gate and squeeze mechanisms are functioning properly
   ✓All latches on doors, gates, and panels are functioning properly
   ✓All joiner bars are locked into place
   ✓When applicable, all add-ons are properly installed and functioning
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SAFETY CHECK:
READY FOR USE

TO RAISE UNIT FOR TRANSPORT:
   ✓All animals have been removed from the unit.
   ✓The unit must be at on the ground before proceeding.
If your unit does not have a collapsible forcing pen (1078), proceed to
INSTALLING TIRES [PAGE 23].
If your unit has a collapsible forcing pen (10718, 10718-BF, 10708, 10708-BF), proceed to
FOLDING THE COLLAPSIBLE FORCING PEN.
FOLDING THE COLLAPSIBLE FORCING PEN
3E BUDFLOW FORCING PENS
For 3E BudFlow forcing pens, continue with these steps:
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718-BF AND 10708-BF MODELS)
If you have a standard forcing pen model (10718 or 10708), proceed to [PAGE 20].
1 Fold the 3E door to transport position and secure with the pin.
SAFETY CHECK:
IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY FOLDING YOUR FORCING PEN,
LIFT THE UNIT A FEW INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND SET
DOWN IMMEDIATELY ONCE COMPLETED.

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2 Return joiner bar E to its holder and secure with the pin.
3 Set aside panel 4 and joiner bars C & D.

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4Latch the swing gate to the left-hand side of the rolling door.
5Push the crowd gate against the swing gate.