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- Page 1 ELSTON Gopher Getters Owners Manual for GA-500 Please Contact Us for Parts and Service: Another Quality Product of: ELSTON MANUFACTURING INC. 706 N Weber Sioux Falls, SD 57103 Revision D www.elstonmfg.com Updated 2013 1-800-845-1385...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating Tips ........................... 15 Maintenance ............................16 Every use ............................... 16 Every season or 200 lbs. of bait ......................16 GA-500 Grease Points .......................... 16 Application Rates for Gopher Getter ....................18 Standard Machine Setup ........................18 Rolled Oats Machine Setup ......................18... -
Page 4: 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 5: 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 6: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions Before beginning assembly, verify that all parts were shipped with the gopher getter. The Gopher Getter is shipped from the factory in a crate with the six pieces shown in Figure 2. Three of the pieces weigh more than 100 lbs so please plan accordingly when removing the parts from the crate and assembling the unit. - Page 7 Assembly Instructions Figure 2: Parts of GA-500 as Shipped Inside the bait box you will find a parts kit that includes the parts shown in Figure 3. Figure 3: Parts Kit...
- Page 8 Assembly Instructions Label Description G4-208A Seeder Slide 7/8” Hole G4-286 Lower Poison Guide Plate Table 1: Contents of Parts Kit If after reading the assembly steps below, you have any questions please refer to the parts list in the back of this manual.
- Page 9 Assembly Instructions Figure 5: Axle Assembly 5) Remove the bolts holding the axle bearing assembly to the frame and take off the top casting on each assembly as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: Axle Bearing Blocks Ready for Axle Assembly...
- Page 10 Assembly Instructions 6) Roll the axle assembly (w/ wheels) into position and place it inside the axle bearing assembly being careful not to install the axle on backward. Reattach the axle bearing assembly to the frame using the bolts removed in step 5. When finished it should appear as shown below in Figure 7. Figure 7: Image of Axle Assembly as Installed 7) Next attach the coulter assembly to the frame.
- Page 11 Assembly Instructions Figure 8: 18” Coulter Assembly as Installed 8) Finally, attach hydraulic cylinder to the frame and tractor as shown in Figure 1.
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Page 12: Using Your Gopher Getter
Using Your Gopher Getter Using Your Gopher Getter Initial Setup You have 5 primary adjustments with this machine: the position of the hitch clevis on the frame, the depth of cut of the coulter, the height of the transport tire, the depth of the torpedo tube and the setup of the bait box. -
Page 13: Depth Of Coulter Blade
Using Your Gopher Getter To set the depth of the torpedo tube: 1) Loosen and remove the bolts attaching the rear (packer) wheels to the gopher getter knife assembly. 2) Move the packer wheels up or down to achieve the desired depth and remove the bolt. Using the top bolt will set the torpedo tube to a depth of approximately 10”... -
Page 14: Position Of The Hitch Clevis On The Frame
Using Your Gopher Getter Figure 11: Coulter placement for application in alfalfa The depth of the coulter can be set by loosening the set screw on the coulter clamp and moving the coulter up or down as necessary. Make sure the coulter will not hit the frame as it runs though the soil and the hub of the coulter will not run though the dirt. -
Page 15: Height Of Transport Tire
Changing the length of the hydraulic cylinder allows you to control the height of the transport tire while allowing a slight variation in height. When transporting the GA-500 on the road, the wheels should be in the position shown in Figure 13. When the unit is all the way in the ground, the wheels should set on the ground but can still be lifted a couple inches above the ground, as shown in Figure 14. -
Page 16: Operating Instructions
Using Your Gopher Getter Figure 14: Transport Tire Height for Bait Application Operating Instructions The bait used in this machine is highly toxic and can cause serious injury or death if used improperly. Always follow all precautions on the label for the bait you use. - Page 17 Using Your Gopher Getter gopher getter will apply approximately one pound per acre of Elston gopher getter bait when the burrows are spaced 20 to 25 feet apart, as shown in Figure 15. When used with rolled oats and the seeder slide with the larger 7/8”...
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Page 18: Operating Tips
Using Your Gopher Getter works best when the torpedo tube is sloping slightly downward into the soil (a few degrees). Next, reduce the depth of the coulter to reduce the force required to get the machine into the ground. If this doesn't fix the problem, you may add weight from 300 to 500 pounds, maximum. -
Page 19: Maintenance
Figure 16, on the seeder casting, see Figure 17, and on the coulter hub, see Figure 18. Be careful not to over grease the seeder casting. Replace any safety decals that are no longer readable. GA-500 Grease Points Figure 16: Packer Wheel Axle Grease Points... - Page 20 Maintenance Figure 17: Seeder Casting Grease Points Figure 18: Coulter Hub Grease Points...
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Page 21: Application Rates For Gopher Getter
Application Rates for Gopher Getter Application Rates for Gopher Getter Standard Machine Setup Seeder Slide Used: Standard 5/8” (G4-208) Bait Used: Gopher Getter Bait (Milo based) Burrow Spacing (feet) No Plate 2.0 lbs/acre 1.6 lbs/acre 1.3 lbs/acre 1 Plate 2.7 lbs/acre 2.1 lbs/acre 1.8 lbs/acre 2 Plates... - Page 23 Torpedo Point G1-105 Knife Assembly Coulter Blade - 18" G2-370 Coulter Assembly Seeder Assembly Tire G3-125 Tripper G4-269 Packer Wheel Assembly Frame Assembly Knife Assembly G1-100 (Complete) Axle Assembly Please Call Elston Manufacturing for information on purchasing gopher bait (poison).
- Page 24 Parts List for GA-500 Knife Assembly Ref # Description Ref # Name Part # Knife G1-103 1" x 3 1/2" Hex Head Bolt 1" Lock Washer Torpedo Tube G1-104 1" Hex Nut Torpedo Point G1-105 1/2" x 3" Hex Head Bolt (Grade 2)* 3/8"...
- Page 25 Parts List for GA-400 Coulter Assembly Ref # Name Part # Ref # Description Coulter Shank G2-326 5/8" x 2 1/2" Hex Head Bolt Coulter Blade - 18" G2-370-18 5/8" Lock Washer Coulter Blade - 20" G2-370-20 5/8" Hex Nut Coulter Blade - 22”...
- Page 26 Parts List for GA-500 Seeder Assembly Ref # Name Part # Ref # Name Part # Seeder Casting G4-200 Drain Cap G4-221P Seeder Axle G4-201 Plastic Hose (Not Shown) G4-122 Drive Gear G4-203 9-13,17 Seeder Box Assembly G4-235P Tripper G4-269...
- Page 27 Packer Wheel Assembly Parts List for GA-500 Ref # Description Ref # Name Part # 3/8" x 1 3/4" Fender Washer Packer Wheel Bracket G3-292 Large Sprocket G3-283 3/8"-16 x 1" Hex Head Bolt Axle Bushing G3-324 1/2" x 2 1/2" Hex Head Bolt Packer Wheel Base 1/2"...
- Page 28 Parts List for GA-500 Frame Assembly Ref # Description Ref # Name Part # 1/2" x 5" Hex Head Bolt Frame G6-101 1/2" Flat Washer Spacer G6-217 1/2" Lock Washer Clevis G6-102 1/2" Hex Nut 4-5 (x2) Axle Bearing Assembly...
- Page 29 Parts List for GA-500 Axle Assembly Ref # Name Part # Ref # Description 3/4" Narrow Flat Washer Axle (Complete) Replace w/G6-115B Cylinder Pin G6-184 3/4" Castle Nut Cylinder Arm G6-262 Cotter Pins (not shown) 4,6,7,9,10 Hub Assembly G6-117 Lug Bolts (not shown) 1/2"...
- Page 30 Parts List for GA-500 Subassemblies Coulter Hub Label Name Part # Blade Flange w/ Hub G2-381 Blade Flange G2-382 Inner Bearing G2-383 Bearing Cap G2-384 1/4”-28 SAE-LT Grease N/A* Fitting *Not Available Separately...
- Page 31 Elston Manufacturing Inc. or an authorized service center freight paid by buyer. After confirmation by Elston Manufacturing, Inc. that a defect does exist in the product that is covered under this Limited Warranty then Elston Manufacturing, Inc. shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, either repair, modify or replace the product(s) and return the product(s) to the owner freight paid by Elston Manufacturing, Inc.
- Page 32 ELSTON MANUFACTURING INC. 706 N Weber Sioux Falls, SD 57103 www.elstonmfg.com 1-800-845-1385...
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