User manual
Hoof trimmingcrush:SA0035
Version: 24-09-14
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Main components SA0035:
Figure 1
Component
Description
See
Section
1
Front gate operating
rope
Pulling on the rope closes the front gate.
If one wants to open it, the front gate can be
unlocked by pulling the rope upward and back
at an angle and then opened by slackening the
rope.
2
Manual hind leg winch
After the strap is attached round the hind leg as
shown in the photo above, the leg can be
hoisted using the manual hoist so the hoof can
be treated.
As an option, this operation can be done with
an electric motor.
3
Transport set (light bar)
A light bar with a license plate is attached to the
crush for transport on public roads.
4
Rump chain
Rear gate (option)
After the cow is moved into the crush, the rump
chain is stretched tightly behind the animal and
secured.
The rear gate is an option. This must be
pressed tightly against the cow and secured to
the side with a chain (if the chain is too loose,
the cow can sit on its haunches).
5
Front leg support
The cow’s front leg can be secured to the front
leg support with a rope so the leg can be
treated.
Optionally, the crush can be equipped with a
front leg support with a winch.
Another option is to equip it with a front leg
support with electric winch.
5.4
6+7
Transport set (axle)
An axle with mudguards and a spare tyre are
attached to the crush for transport on public
roads.
8
Manual belly strap
winch
Once the cow is moved into the crush, the belly
strap is attached behind the front legs. The belly
strap can be lifted using the manual hoist.
As an option, this operation can be done with
an electric motor.
9
Front gate
The front gate can be set to 3 positions using
the operating rope:
Entirely open: the cow can exit the crush at the
front.
Partially open: the cow can move its head
through the front gate but not its shoulders.
Stationary position.
Closed: the front gate is closed behind the
animal’s head.
10
Transport set (draw bar
arm)
A draw bar arm is attached to the crush for
transport on public roads.