Powder River M1500 User manual

Powder River Inc.
PROVO, UTAH
www.powderriver.com
800-453-5318
001-51000
M1500 Manual Chute
Owner’s Manual
400-10120 11/2016

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Safety Symbols
DANGER indicates a hazardous situaon
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situaon
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE is used to address pracces not
related to physical injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situaon
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate injury.
Safety instrucon (or equivalent) signs
indicate specic safety related instrucons
or procedures.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
Powder River is the leading manufacturer of quality, ranching
equipment. Since 1938, Powder River has been partnering with North
American ranchers. Powder River’s trademark green is recognizable all
across the country in quality panels, gates, squeeze chutes, cale guards
and much, much more.
POWDER RIVER
001-51000
M1500 Manual Chute
Serial # __________________________________________________
Date Purchased
___________________________________________
Store Where Purchased ____________________________________
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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WARNING Handling livestock can be unpredictable
and or dangerous. Using equipment properly may limit
the risk of injury; however, be aware of the limitaons
of equipment. Cale equipment may provide a safer,
more ecient working environment, however, even the
best equipment is no replacement for smart and safe
livestock handling.
The M1500 squeeze chute is packaged for shipping, a few tasks will
need to be performed to ready the chute for handling cale.
Setup Overview
1. Remove any banding, wrap, or es.
2. Use a ¾” wrench to loosen the tailgate retenon tab. Loosen tab unl it
can be maneuvered freely.
3. Follow headgate handle installaon procedure.
4. Loosen kickpan tab bolts. The tabs should move freely.
5. Adjust chute oor to desired width.
6. Test headgate, tailgate, and center squeeze to ensure proper operaon.
All bolts are ghtened for shipping, some bolts will need to
be loosened to properly operate the chute.
Side-exit, safety pin should be in locked posion when not ex-
ing animals through the side exit. Stand clear when the using
side exit.(page 7)
SAFETY STATEMENT
The M1500 Self Catch Chute is NOT designed for mature
bulls.
NOTICE
Initial Setup
NOTICE
Side exit safety pin will need to be in the removed posion to
release animals from side exit.
NOTICE
NOTICE
WARNING
Forklift Lift Points
Exercise cauon when moving the chute with a forkli or by
any other manner. There are mechanisms that can be dam-
aged and/or broken.
DAMAGE CAUSED BY LIFTING OR MOVING THE CHUTE IS
NOT COVERED IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Aer moving equipment, inspect squeeze, headgate, and
tailgate funconality to ensure that they operate correctly.
Addional products may have been banded to the chute for
shipping; all banding and products should be removed prior
to use.
CAUTION
Carefully li chute with a forkli by placing forks through or in
between the drop ngers on the chute squeeze. Use cauon as
parts of the chute may extend past the frame and can be damaged.
Ensure that chute is balanced on the li points. Dierent opons may
change center point.
LIFTING FROM THE TOP RAILS MAY DAMAGE THE SQUEEZE MECHANISM.
NOTICE

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M1500 Headgate Setup
The M1500 headgate linkage will be parally assembled and
placed inside the chute for shipping. The handle assembly is
installed by placing the assembly (A) into the chute chassis and
aaching the linkage points (B)(C) to the stanchion covers. Open
the headgate and ensure that both sides are at their widest point,
ghten square head set screws (D).
All Powder River Squeeze chutes are equipped with a side exit.
This important feature is crical for the safe release of a animal in
distress. It can also be employed to exit animals for sorng pur-
poses. The side exit is actuated with a handle connected to a rope
on operators side of the chute. Pull handle to release gate.
The side exit on the 1500 series chute employs a safety pin to
prevent accidental actuaon. When someone is working on the
‘side exit’ side of the chute it is crical that this pin be in place to
prevent accidental opening of the chute side.
Headgate Width Adjustment
Side Exit Safety Pin
Side Exit Safety Release Lock
Side Exit Safety
Ensure fastening hardware is secure. Nylock washers should
have thread showing past the nylon bushing. The square
head setscrews need to be rmly snug so as not to allow
movement of the handle assembly.
CAUTION
Side-exit, safety pin should be in locked posion when not
exing animals through the side exit. Stand clear when the
using side exit.
CAUTION
A
B
C
D

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1. Raise the Floor Adjustment Retainer.
2. Slide squeeze side to desired placement.
3. Lower the Floor Adjustment Retainer fully to secure squeeze
side.
Pre-Operaon Checklist
Begin with the tailgate closed.
Adjust the width of the chute oor to the size of the animal
(see Floor Adjustment), use a narrower seng for smaller
animals and a wider seng for larger animals.
Open the center squeeze to its widest posion.
Adjust headgate to desired width to allow the head to pass
through but catch by the front shoulders.
Instructions for Use
NOTICE
NOTICE
•
•
•
Make sure chute is on level ground.
Minimize or eliminate all gaps between the lead-up
alley and the chute.
•
Floor Adjustment
NOTICE
Floor Adjustment
Retainer
Floor Adjustment
Track
NOTICE
Operation
1. Open the tailgate to allow animal to enter chute.
2. Catch the head of the animal in the headgate.
3. Close tailgate.
4. Apply the center squeeze.
5. To release, open center squeeze then headgate.
Alternately ulize the side exit.
The chute oor is easier to adjust when the sides are
in the vercal posion.
If desired, the front or back width of the oor can be
set independent of each other.
NOTICE When transporng the chute, ensure the Floor adjust-
ment Retainer is in the down posion.

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Headgate Controls
The Headgate handle is used to close the headgate and apply
leverage to ensure a ght catch. To open headgate the release
handle is moved upward. When catching animals do not place a
hand on the release handle to avoid unintended headgate open-
ings.
Headgate handle
To actuate the center
squeeze push down the
center squeeze handle.
NOTICE
NOTICE
To release the center
squeeze Push Up on the
center squeeze release
handle.
Manual Controls
Drop Fingers
The drop ngers on the chute are
ulized by pushing up the slam latch
and dropping the tube.
Tailgate Operaon
Tailgate is opened by releasing
the retenon latch and manually
rolling the door toward the opera-
tor. When gate is closed replace
the retenon latch.
Kick Pans
Lower the kick pan by moving both tabs
to a horizontal posion and pulling out
on the pan.
Kick pans can be completely removed
if desired by liing the pan out of the
retainer braces.
CAUTION
When operang the chute with livestock keep all
people and body parts out of the path of the headgate
handle. Check for wear on the squeeze mechanism
and release lever condion before every working
session. Replace parts as necessary.
Headgate release handle
CAUTION
When releasing the center squeeze with livestock in
the chute, the center squeeze handle may rotate up
unexpectedly when headgate handle release is being
actuated. Place hand on squeeze handle to control
release.

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Part Number Descripon Image
004-00040 Value Pregnancy Test
Gate
002-59100 H2000 Compable Chute
Trailer
002-59110 XL Trailer Srrup Set
Replacement Parts
Part Number Descripon Image
202-08240 Chute Ratchet ‘04
002-00232 Le Trip Handle and Dog
Assembly
001-20050 Center Squeeze
Pawl
305-10190 Center Squeeze
Pawl Spring
NO IMAGE
201-20062 Center Squeeze
Ratchet Teeth
For informaon on addional replacement parts please call
800-453-5318.
NOTICE
Recommended Products

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Maintenance Schedule
Before Every Working Session
Lubricaon The M1500 Manual Chute may require lubricaon from
me to me. Apply as needed.
Inspecon Inspect chute for broken, worn or damaged parts.
Ensure that the headgate, tailgate, squeeze, and side
exit operate smoothly and close securely.
Check bolts, springs, linkages, and latches, to make sure
the chute is in good working order.
Before AND Aer Every Working Session
Clean Clean the chute oor, headgate and tailgate from dirt,
manure or any other debris to keep chute in good work-
ing order.
As Needed
Inspecon Check for damage that may have been caused by transit,
livestock, and/or weather.
Inspect the chute for any damage that may cause harm
to operator or animal.
If you need assistance or have any quesons
regarding your Powder River equipment
please contact us at:
800-453-5318

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Powder River Inc.
PROVO, UTAH
www.powderriver.com
800-453-5318