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Assemblies

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Name

Page #

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Knife Assembly

G2

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Coulter Assembly

G3

3

Seeder Assembly

G4

4

Packer Wheel Assembly

G5

5

Frame Assembly

G6

G1

Parts List for GA-700

Complete Unit

Please Call Elston Manufacturing for information on purchasing gopher bait (poison).

Summary of Contents for GA-700H

Page 1: ...Gopher Getters ELSTON MANUFACTURING INC 706 N Weber Sioux Falls SD 57103 1 800 845 1385 www elstonmfg com GA 700H OWNER S MANUAL UPDATED 2021 REV K ...

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Page 3: ...Gopher Getter to Tractor 9 Setting Up Seeder Assembly 9 Adjusting Rate Bait is Deposited 10 Adjusting Depth Bait is Deposited 10 Adjusting Depth of Coulter 11 Operating Instructions 12 Operating Tips 15 Additional Information 15 5 Maintenance 16 Every use 16 Every season or 200 lbs of bait 16 GA 700 Grease Points 16 6 Parts List G1 ...

Page 4: ...ident is not the same as working safely It is possible to do something unsafe for years and not be hurt This does not mean it is alright to continue this unsafe behavior it just means you have been lucky For example a farmer who never had a serious accident wasn t wearing his safety belt He rolled his tractor while moving round bales out of a ditch and he ended up underneath the tractor Thankfully...

Page 5: ...ter match the depth that the gophers are digging in your area The Gopher Getter will apply approximately 2 lbs acre of Elston Gopher Getter Bait when the burrows are spaced 20 feet apart When used with rolled oats and the seeder slide with the larger 7 8 opening the application rate will also be slightly less than 2 lbs acre These application rates are an average for the whole field and will be hi...

Page 6: ... pieces shown in Figure 1 Several of these pieces are of significant weight so please plan accordingly when removing the parts from the crate and assembling the unit Figure 1 Parts of GA 700 as Shipped Inside the bait box you will find a parts kit that includes the parts shown in Figure 2 Label Description 1 GA 700 Base Assembly 2 Plastic Bait Box 3 Coulter Shank 4 Coulter Blade 5 Coulter Arm ...

Page 7: ...ng Lock Washers E 4 1 2 Flat Washers F 4 1 2 13 Hex Nuts G 2 Seeder Slides w Pin G7 413 H 4 Seeder Slide Springs G7 429 I 1 Retaining Strap for Coulter Bearing Cap J 1 Parts Bag for Coulter Assembly 4 carriage bolts 4 lock washers 4 nuts 1 square head bolt 1 roll pin and 1 cotter pin K 1 Coulter Shank Casting L 4 3 8 Serrated Flanged Hex Nuts Table 1 Contents of Parts Kit ...

Page 8: ... If the legs are already installed slide and lock them into position to hold the Gopher Getter upright When the legs are in position the GA 700 will look as pictured in Figure 3 Figure 3 GA 700 Base Assembly with Legs 2 Attach the seeder slides and bait box to the base assembly From the parts package you will need the 2 seeder slides labeled L in Figure 2 4 springs labeled K and 4 serrated flanged...

Page 9: ...eder 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 c Place the bait box on top of seeder slides The bait box should face towards the front of the machine as shown in Figure 5 and be secured with the four hex nuts Figure 5 Inside of Plastic Bait Box ...

Page 10: ...l 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 b Mount the parts that clamp the coulter shank to the frame You will need the 2 coulter shank clamps 2 square head bolts and 4 bolts washers lock washers and nuts...

Page 11: ...mp casting becomes loose Figure 8 Coulter Arm Mounted on Coulter Shank e Bolt the coulter blade to the coulter arm Adjust the height of the coulter blade so the bottom of the blade is aligned with the top of the torpedo tube If the center line of the coulter blade is not aligned with the center of the knife loosen the coulter shank clamps and reposition them to move them into alignment Position th...

Page 12: ...al steel bait box had a steel divider plate in the center of the box to allow for two different baits The new hardened plastic bait box cannot deposit two different baits unless modifications are made to the plastic bait box to create a divider plate similar to the one installed in the original steel bait box To deposit two different baits simply fill one half of the bait box with one bait and the...

Page 13: ...ntially 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 Figure 11 Adjusting Rate of Bait Application Adjusting Depth Bait is Deposited The packer wheel determines how deep the torpedo tube or burrow builder travels through the ground The depth of the torpedo tube shou...

Page 14: ...pth 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 If not the knife will catch on the uncut roots and rip the vegetation out of the ground typically resulting in blockage similar to that shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Roots catching on knife due to co...

Page 15: ...coulter shank Lock the coulter clamp when the desired position is found For larger adjustments the bolts that hold the coulter shank to the front of the machine may also be loosened and the shank slid up or down for further adjustments Tighten the square headed bolts just tight enough to hold the shank in position for normal operation no more than 40 ft lbf Over tightening these bolts will likely ...

Page 16: ... down pressure to the machine The advice and tips below are generalized ones for Gopher Getter users throughout the country For information specific to your area please speak with the dealer that you purchased the unit from your local extension agent or area farmers that use Gopher Getters Space your treatments 20 to 30 feet apart in straight parallel lines in areas active with gophers or borderin...

Page 17: ...he bait Depending on your soil type you may find the Gopher Getter works in a huge range of soil moisture conditions or that it works well in a fairly narrow range of conditions If you have certain types of soil or low soil moisture the Gopher Getter may have trouble getting to full depth where the packer wheel will turn consistently Typically it works best when the torpedo tube is sloping slightl...

Page 18: ...und pipes or other lines in the area you will be working There is nothing worse to hit with your Gopher Getter Yes it s happened Always start slow especially if you re new to the Gopher Getter or operating in an unfamiliar field At no point should you go faster than 5 mph In some conditions especially hard or rocky ground it will be necessary to limit your speed further Always stop quickly when th...

Page 19: ...00 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 Check that the tire pressure is 20 psi Replace any safety decals that are no longer readable GA 700 Grease Points Figure 16 Grease Points on Packer Wheel Hub ...

Page 20: ...Maintenance 17 Figure 17 Grease Points on Packer Wheel Adjustment Rod ...

Page 21: ...ge 1 Knife Assembly G2 2 Coulter Assembly G3 3 Seeder Assembly G4 4 Packer Wheel Assembly G5 5 Frame Assembly G6 G1 Parts List for GA 700 Complete Unit Please Call Elston Manufacturing for information on purchasing gopher bait poison ...

Page 22: ... 9 1 2 Washer 10 1 2 Lock Washer 11 1 2 Hex Nut 13 1 4 Washer 14 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 Hex Head Bolt This bolt must be grade 2 or softer It is designed as a shear bolt to prevent damage when hitting underground obstructions Using a harder bolt could result in expensive repairs 12 1 4 20 Prevailing Torque Lock Nut All hardware listed is coarse thread UNC and Grade 5 or better unless otherwise noted 1 2 3 ...

Page 23: ...14 Coulter Assembly G7 200 Ref Description 6 5 8 11 x 1 Square Hd Set Screw 7 3 8 16 x 3 4 Sq Hd Set Screw 8 3 8 x 2 1 2 Roll Pin 9 1 2 13 Hex Nut 10 1 2 Lock Washer 11 1 2 Washer 12 1 2 13 x 2 Hex Head Bolt 13 5 16 x 2 1 2 Cotter Pin 14 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Cage Bolt All hardware listed is coarse thread UNC and Grade 5 or better unless otherwise noted 5 2975 Locking Collar G7 201 19 10 11 12 9 10 ...

Page 24: ...ear G4 203 5 Axle Bushing G3 324 8 Side Adjustment Plate G7 416 4 Tripper G7 418 6 Seeder Drive Axle G7 419 7L Seeder Mntg Bracket Left G7 417L 10 13 Plastic Bait Box G7 434P 9 Plastic Bait Box Lid G4 234P 11 Lid Retaining Strap Not Shown G4 233P 13 Drain Cap G4 221P Ref Name Part 10 13 19 20 Plastic Bait Box Assembly G7 435P 1 29 Seeder Assembly G7 400 6 7L 8 10 13 14 23 24 21 14 Plastic Hose G4 ...

Page 25: ... 8 Lift Arm Link G7 312 3 Swing Arm Packer Wheel Axle G7 304 6 Packer Wheel Hub Spacer G7 310 10 Bearing Hub Assembly G7 317 11 Tire Wheel Assembly G7 318 9 36 Tooth Sprocket Assembly G7 314 1 18 Packer Wheel Assembly G7 300 Not Available Separately All hardware listed is coarse thread UNC and Grade 5 or better unless otherwise noted 7 11 6 12 Chain Not Shown G7 321 5 5 Lift Arm Connecting Bolt As...

Page 26: ...Description 5 1 8 Hex Head Nut 6 1 Lock Washer Ref Name Part 1 Frame G7 500 2 Leg Stand G9 102 3 Snap In Pin for Legs G7 526 4 6 3 Point Pin G7 520 1 3 4 2 5 All hardware listed is coarse thread UNC and Grade 5 or better unless otherwise noted 6 ...

Page 27: ... found to be defective as referenced above will be corrected as referenced in the previous paragraph at no charge for parts provided by original factory or labor but will include freight paid by buyer Failure to use original factory parts voids this warranty Elston Manufacturing Inc products received by Elston Manufacturing Inc after one 1 year from original shipment date to customer will be corre...

Page 28: ...ELSTON MANUFACTURING INC Sioux Falls SD 57103 www elstonmfg com 1 800 845 1385 706 N Weber Ave ...

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