Using Your Gopher Getter
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• 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.
Figure 14: Coulter blade depth for treatments in alfalfa
In areas such as pasture:
• Tunnel depth of approximately 4 to 5 inches is recommended
in alfalfa fields:
Depending on your exact conditions, the depth may need to be varied somewhat from these
recommendations.
To adjust the depth of the coulter blade, loosen the bolt on the coulter clamp and slide the coulter up or
down on the 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 normal operation (no more than 40 ft-lbf). Over-tightening these bolts will likely cause
one of them to fail when the coulter springs back after an impact with a rock or other obstruction.
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. Store bait as recommended between applications. Do not store bait in the bait
box.
