Preparing The Front End Loader

Connect a chain or rope to the bar behind the bucket and                       hang over the front of the bucket extending approximately                         3 ft. (1 m)

Wrap a rope between both bars, taking care that the                                 rope is wrapped around properly so as not to slide off                           should the forks be tilted downward.

Of the three straight straps:

Two straps are attached to the bar behind the bucket/forks

• The short strap is located in the middle
• The long strap is located on the side that corresponds with the side of the cow that the udder is exposed.

Put the front harness on the cow making sure the brisket is located within the rectangle of the harness. Then connect the harness to the rope/chain suspended over the front of the bucket/forks.

(*connecting the front harness to the tractor first prevents

the cow from crawling away)

Step 5 - Positioning Bucket/Front Forks For The Lift

• Approach the cow from behind and position the front end loader over the cow, with the bar (on which the two straps are attached at the rear of the bucket/forks) just in front of the cow's hip bones.
• Lower the bucket/forks to a position approximately  8 inches (20 cm) above the cow.

(The bucket/forks in this position will allow the strap being pulled under the cow to   be attached to the bar with the other  two straps)

Step 6:  Using The Strap Puller

• Attach the strap to the "lifting chair".

• Approach the cow from the back side (ie  the side not exposing the udder)

• Slide the strap-puller under the cow and connect the strap to the strap-puller. 
• Make sure the strap-puller is in front of the udder and the foot under the cow is clear of the strap so as not to be caught in the strap when the cow is being lifted.

Step 7:  Positioning  "The Lifting Chair"

• Pull the strap under the cow and position the "lifting chair" by lifting her leg over the "chair".
• Pull the strap tight and connect to the bar where the other two straps are connected.
• Now connect the other two straps to the "lifting chair". 
• The short strap connects to the rear of the "lifting chair".

Step 8 - Lifting The Cow

Now with the front harness and the three rear straps connected and making sure the cow's feet are not caught in the strap passing underneath the cow, begin lifting in a steady, easy manner. 

*The chair lifts by supporting the cow's skeletal frame, thus ensuring a comfortable, controlled lift. 

Step 9 - Lowering The Cow

Often a cow may be able to stand with the aid of the Upsi-Daisy Cow Lifter and may resist being lowered when the lifting session is over. This may cause her to falter which can cause her harm or lose confidence.

The following procedure prevents this happening:

• Position her feet in a correct position
• As you lower the cow reverse the tractor slowly so as to place her on the ground gently.
• Disconnect the straps from the chair and remove.

Removing The Lifting Chair From A Standing Cow

With milk fever the cow may be able to stand unaided after 40 minutes to 1 hour. The lifter may then be removed from the cow. The procedure is as follows:

1. Disconnect the three straps from the lifter and remove from under the cow.

2. Remove the front harness.

The cow now may be able to walk freely away.