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GA-800H OWNER'S MANUAL
REV D
UPDATED 2021
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  • Page 1 GA-800H OWNER’S MANUAL REV D UPDATED 2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 2 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4 USING YOUR GOPHER GETTER TTACHING OPHER ETTER TO RACTOR ETTING EEDER SSEMBLY DJUSTING EPOSITION ATE OF DJUSTING EPTH DJUSTING EPTH OF OULTER PERATING NSTRUCTIONS PERATING DDITIONAL NFORMATION 5 MAINTENANCE VERY USE VERY SEASON OR...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information The baits used in this machine are highly toxic and can cause serious injury or death if used improperly. Always follow all precautions on the label for the bait you use. Store bait as recommended between applications. Do not store bait in the bait box.

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information General Information Thank you for purchasing a Gopher Getter from Elston Manufacturing. We are confident this product will provide you with years of service. This gopher getter works by creating an artificial tunnel. The poison is dropped into the tunnel where the gophers find it and die underground out of reach of other animals.

  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    Before beginning assembly, please verify that all parts were shipped with the Gopher Getter. The Gopher Getter is shipped from the factory pre-assembled using the 5 pieces shown in Figure 1. Label Description GA-800H Base Assembly Plastic Bait Box Coulter Shank Coulter Blade Coulter Arm...
  • Page 6 Assembly Instructions Inside the bait box you will find a parts kit that includes the parts shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: Parts Kit Label Description Coulter Shank Clamps (G9-302) 3/8” UNF Bolts for G9-302 6” 1/2”-13 Hex Head Bolts (Grade 8) 1/2”...
  • Page 7 Assembly Instructions Assembly of the GA-800 is straightforward, and all the parts attach to the base assembly, part #1 shown in Figure 1. If after reading the assembly steps below, please refer to the parts list in the back of this manual if you have any questions about assembly.
  • Page 8 Assembly Instructions Figure 4: Seeder Assembly Area on GA-800 b) Next place the seeder slides in the shallow slots they run in on the seeder assembly (see Figure 4). The side of the seeder slide with the larger flange and the two holes should be closer to the front of the machine.
  • Page 9 Assembly Instructions Figure 6: Finished Seeder Assembly 3. Attach the coulter assembly to the frame For this step you will need the coulter shank, the coulter blade, the coulter arm, the coulter assembly parts bag, and all the remaining parts in the parts bag. a) Install the roll pin in the coulter assembly parts bag into the hole on one end of the coulter shank.
  • Page 10 Assembly Instructions d) Attach the coulter arm to the coulter shank using the coulter clamp to hold it in place. Add the cotter pin to the hole in the bottom of the coulter shank. This pin will retain the coulter arm if the bolt on the coulter clamp casting becomes loose. Figure 8: Coulter Arm Mounted on Coulter Shank e) Bolt the coulter blade to the coulter arm.

  • Page 11: Using Your Gopher Getter

    Using Your Gopher Getter Using Your Gopher Getter Attaching Gopher Getter to Tractor This machine was designed to attach to a Category 2 three-point hitch, Category 3 three-point hitch, Category 3N three-point hitch, as well as Category 2, 3, and 3N quick hitches. The Category 2 lower hitch pins are located inside of the 3-point framework and two Cat 2 - Cat 3 bushings should be installed as sleeves around the two Category 2 lower hitch pins.

  • Page 12: Ait

    Adjust the application rate by shifting the seeder base backward and forwards and potentially increase it by adding spacer plates (up to a total of 3). If you are still unable to achieve the application rate you need, please contact us at Elston Manufacturing at 1- 800-845-1385.

  • Page 13: Oulter

    Using Your Gopher Getter Figure 12: Packer Wheel Adjustment Adjusting Depth of Coulter This machine is provided with a spring-loaded coulter assembly mounted on a straight shaft to allow for a wide range of adjustments in depth. Generally, the coulter should be set just deep enough so that the blade cuts through the debris on the surface and the major roots below the surface so that the knife passes cleanly through the soil.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Using Your Gopher Getter In areas such as pasture: • Tunnel depth of approximately 4 to 5 inches is recommended in alfalfa fields: • Adjust the coulter as deep as possible while keeping the bottom of the coulter blade at minimum 'A” or so below the bottom edge of the torpedo tube as shown in Figure 14.
  • Page 15 Using Your Gopher Getter To prevent accidents involving injury or death, do not allow anyone near the tractor or Gopher Getter while the tractor is in motion. Always follow all safety instructions provided with the tractor. CAUTION Risk of expensive damage and possible injury. Always check for and avoid underground pipe or other lines in the area you will be working.
  • Page 16 Using Your Gopher Getter Figure 15: Application distance between application passes As you start and end a pass, smoothly raise, and lower the machine with the hydraulic cylinder to minimize damage to the surface of the soil. In an emergency, the gopher getter can be quickly raised but may disturb a significant amount of soil.

  • Page 17: Ips

    If you are having trouble setting up or operating your Gopher Getter, please contact the dealer where you purchased your GA-800. If you are unable to contact them or they were unable to answer your questions, please contact Elston Manufacturing at 1-800-845-1385 or refer to our website at www.elstonmfg.com .

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Every use Inspect torpedo tube/point for excessive wear or damage Inspect shear bolt for damage, replace if necessary Every season or 200 lbs. of bait Check if the unit needs to be greased. If so, lightly grease the unit at the grease points on the packer wheel hub, as shown in Figure 16, and the packer wheel adjustment rod, as shown in Figure 17.
  • Page 19 Maintenance Figure 17: Grease Points on Packer Wheel Adjustment Rod...

  • Page 21: Parts List

    Parts List for GA-800 Complete Unit Assemblies Ref # Name Page # Knife Assembly Coulter Assembly Seeder Assembly Packer Wheel Assembly Frame Assembly Please Call Elston Manufacturing for information on purchasing gopher bait (poison).
  • Page 22 Parts List for GA-800 Knife Assembly Ref # Name Part # Ref # Description Knife - Elliptical Arc G7-103 1/2”-13 x 3” Hex Head Bolt (Grade 5) Torpedo Tube G7-102 1/2” Washer 1/2” Lock Washer Torpedo Point G1-105 3/8”-16 x 3/8” Set Screw 1/2”...
  • Page 23 Parts List for GA-800 Coulter Assembly Ref # Name Part # Ref # Description 5/8”-11 x 1" Sq Head Set Screw Coulter Shank G9-301 3/8”-16 x 3/4” Sq Head Set Screw Coulter Blade - 22” G7-203 3/8” x 2 1/2” Roll Pin Coulter Shank Clamp G9-302 Single Arm Coulter...
  • Page 24 Parts List for GA-800 Ref # Name Ref # Name Part # Part # Seeder Base Assembly G7-414A Seeder Box Spring (Not Shown) G7-433 Seeder Slide & Pin G7-413 Seeder Slide Spring (Not Shown) G7-429 Drive Gear G4-203 Chain Guard (Not Shown) G7-411 Tripper G7-418...
  • Page 25 Parts List for GA-800 Packer Wheel Assembly Ref # Name Part # Ref # Description Packer Wheel Swing Arm-Right G9-401R 1"-8 Nylon locking Hex Head Nut Packer Wheel Swing Arm-Left G9-401L 1" Fender Washer Swing Arm & Packer Wheel Axle G7-304 1”-8 Hex Jam Nut Lift Arm Connecting Nut Assy...
  • Page 26 Parts List for GA-800 Frame Assembly - G9-100 Ref # Nam Part # Frame G9-101 Leg Stand G9-102 Snap in Pin for Legs G7-526 CAT 2 Top Link G8-505 CAT 3 Top Link G8-506 CAT 2 Lift Pin G8-507 CAT 2 to CAT 3 Lift Pin Adaptor G8-508 Lynch Pins G8-509...
  • Page 27 LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS Elston Manufacturing, Inc. offers a one (1) year, non-transferable, Limited Warranty against specified defects as set forth below for Elston Manufacturing, Inc. product lines from the date of purchase through proof of purchase by providing original receipt.

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