Arrowquip CHUTE TRAILER User manual
CONTENTS
General Description of the Chute Trailer 1
Safety Precautions 1
Risk Assessment 2
Operating the Chute Trailer 3
Trailer Wheel Maintenance 3
Assembly of the Chute Trailer 5
Warranty 11
Troubleshooting Guide 12
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 RESPONSIBILTY 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.
General Description of the Chute Trailer
The Chute Trailer is specically designed for the Arrowquip lineup of
cattle chutes. The trailer makes it easy to load and move your cattle chute
between multiple locations, simplifying your everyday life.
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 is 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, the user must assume all responsibility and risk associated
with the possession and use of the cattle squeeze chute.
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WARNING: READ BELOW BEFORE OPERATION.
1. Ensure the operator understands the contents of this manual before
using the chute trailer.
2. Do not wear loose-tted clothing.
3. When assembling and disassembling the chute trailer,ensure the
parts are located on a rm, level, dry surface which is free of rocks
and other trip hazards.
4. Do not make any modications to Arrowquip equipment. Non-factory
modications to the equipment can reduce the safety for the operator
and will void warranty.
5. Maximum speed 50km/30mph.
6. Do not tow loaded trailer without strap in place.
7. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO BE NEAR
AN OPERATING MACHINE.
Risk Assessment
Conduct a risk assessment on procedures for which the cattle squeeze
chute used and establish a safework procedure.
1. Ensure all users of the equipment have been inducted and comply
with safe working procedure.
2. Maintain tire pressure of 80 psi.
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3. 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 change.
4. Ensure that all equipment is securely fastened onto the trailer before
moving or connecting to a vehicle.
Operating the Chute Trailer
1. Make sure safety chain is attached to the vehicle.
2. Ensure all pins and lock clips are in place.
3. Secure chute to the trailer with the strap.
4. Ensure all bolts are properly tightened before and after use.
5. Inspect for possible damage at regular intervals.
Trailer Wheel Maintenance
It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting
torque on your trailer wheel. Torque is a measure of the amount of
tightening applied to a fastener (nut or bolt) and is expressed as length
force. For example, a force of 90 pounds applied at the end of a wrench on
foot long will yield 90 ft. lbs. of torque. A torque wrench is the best method
to assures the proper amount of torque is being applied to a fastener.
WARNING: EXCEEDING THE ABOVE LISTED TORQUE
LIMITS CAN DAMAGE STUDS AND/OR NUTS,AND OVER
TIME MAY LEAD TO FRACTURES AND DANGEROUS WHEEL
SEPARATION.
Be sure to use only fasteners matched to the cone angle of your wheel –
usually 60° or 90°. The proper procedure for attaching your wheels is as
follows:
1. Start all bolts or nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading.
2. Tighten bolts or nuts in the sequence shown for wheel torque
requirements.
3. The tightening of the fasteners should be done in stages. Following
the recommended sequence, tighten fasteners per wheel torque
requirements diagram.
4. Wheel nuts/bolts should be torqued before rst road use and after
each wheel removal. Check and re-torque after the rst 10 miles, 25
miles, and again at 50 miles. Check periodically thereafter.
Maximum torque level that can be safely applied to the studs are: Stud
Size: .5"-20 UNF, class 2A Maximum Torque: 120ft. lbs.
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Assembly of Chute Trailer
Due to shipping requirements, your chute trailer will not come pre-
assembled. The following guide will assist you in assembling your chute
trailer for use.
1. TRAILER CENTER MOUNTING
2. HITCH
3. MAIN RAIL LH
4. MAIN RAIL RH
5. TRAILER JACK
6. CHUTE TUBE REST
7. WINCH
8. TRAILER ROD
9. WHEEL HUB AND TIRE
10. 7/8 X 5’ GOLD DROP PINS
11. HORSESHOE BRACKET
12. ROD CAP
13. QUICK-RELEASE PIN
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STEP 1: Insert wheels as shown. Use supplied nuts and bolts to x axle
to main rail bracket.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Orientation of axle towards rear. This is very
important for smooth operation and balancing during operation.
Dimension A: See table below for range of measurements.
STEP 2: Connect both main rails to trailer center, mounting using 4 bolts
and 4 nuts. Bolts must be torqued, and should be checked periodically as
part of trailer maintenance.
MODEL
MEASUREMENT FROM
END OF TUBE TO
CENTRE OF SPINDLE
86 SERIES 32"
106 SERIES 27"
61 SERIES 34 1/4"
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STEP 3: Place the rod in before you attach trailer. Place the cap on, then
insert two pins. Repeat on the opposite side.
You are now ready to attach your Arrowquip Squeeze Chute.
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STEP 4: Run winch cable over roller and onto chute hook to raise and
lower chute. Use winch handle to raise and lower trailer to suitable position
for attaching.
NOTE: Trailer rails and chute not shown for clarity.
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STEP 5: Insert chute tube rest as shown below. Insert .5" pin to x chute
rest tube. Ensure the pin and R-Clip are inserted while towing.
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STEP 6: Use load strap to secure chute to trailer according to the following
instructions.
1. Separate two pieces of ratchet strap.
2. Place strap through the frame of the chute, behind the front 2x2 frame.
a. NOTE: Do not put the strap directly behind the head gate.
Over time, this may negatively affect the head gate and cause it to
malfunction.
3. Run strap through the needle door on the opposite side of the chute.
4. Reattach ratchet strap pieces.
5. Connect strap hooks onto the front of the trailer.
6. Tighten ratchet strap until chute is securely tted to the trailer.
7. Tie up any extra length on the strap, so that it is not dragging during
towing.
STEP 7: Your trailer is now ready to attach to your truck.
You can visit our website and view a video on how to attach your Arrowquip
chute at arrowquip.com.
Warranty
Your product must be registered to claim warranty, and to ensure that
Arrowquip has the required information to contact you in the event of a
product or part recall. If the owner of the equipment fails to register the
product with Arrowquip, they are considered to have voluntary voided the
warranty.
NOTE: Any modication, in any fashion, to any Arrowquip equipment
immediately voids the product warranty. This includes the parts contained
therein.
E.g. If a modication is made to the squeeze mechanism in a squeeze
chute, and the sternum baris bent afterwards, warranty for the damaged
part, the sternum bar, contained in the modied equipment, the squeeze
chute, is void. In addition, any remaining warranty for the squeeze chute
and other parts contained therein, including, but not limited to, the head
gate, locking system, Q-Catch system, and rollers, is null and void.
REGISTER FOR WARRANTY NOW:
Online: arrowquip.com/product-registration
Phone: 1-877-275-6075 | Email: [email protected]
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Troubleshooting Guide
1. Trailer ‘shtails’ when towed.
a. Please ensure that axles are properly inserted and facing
backwards. See page 6.
2. Rear end drags when crossing uneven ground.
a. Ensure that you have the receiver on your vehicle set at the correct
height.
3. Chute tips over when winding up the trailer.
a. Ensure you load and unload chute on level ground.
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