Elston Manufacturing GA-700, GA-800 Owner's Manual
ELSTON
Gopher Getters
Owner’s Manual for GA-700
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ELSTON MANUFACTURING INC.
706 N Weber
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
www.elstonmfg.com
1-800-845-1385
Revision I
Updated 2016
Table of Contents
1 Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 1
2 General Information ........................................................................................................................... 2
3 Assembly Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 3
4 Using Your Gopher Getter .................................................................................................................. 9
Attaching 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
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Safety Information
1 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.
Improper operation of a tractor with an implement can cause serious injury or
death. If you are the least bit unsure of your ability to safely operate a tractor with
an implement, find someone you respect with experience to show you how to
operate a tractor safely.
Please read this manual and all safety stickers on the gopher getter before operating it.
Before continuing, there are several safety ideas that are always worth repeating.
Working for years without an accident 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, in this case, he was only hurt, not killed, thanks to the good
hearing of a neighbor who heard his calls for help. We can agree that is not operating safely. There are
numerous stories of farm injuries with a similar theme. Please take the time to consider all those little
things you do before your luck runs out.
Don't take short cuts with safety when you are in a hurry. - It is tempting to think that just because it
will not take long nothing will go wrong. You might get lucky but then again you might end up as a sad
story in the newspaper. DO NOT take shortcuts.
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General Information
2 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. The depth of the tunnel is
adjustable to better 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 higher for severe infestations.
We always welcome feedback on our products. If you have
comments, suggestions, or problems with the unit please
contact us at 1-800-845-1385 or email at
sales@elstonmfg.com.
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Assembly Instructions
Label
Description
1
GA-700 Base Assembly
2
Plastic Bait Box
3
Coulter Shank
4
Coulter Blade
5
Coulter Arm
3 Assembly Instructions
Before beginning assembly, please verify that all parts were shipped with the Gopher Getter. The Gopher
Getter is shipped from the factory in the 5 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.
Inside the bait box you will find a parts kit that includes the parts shown in Figure 2.
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Figure 1: Parts of GA-700 as Shipped
Assembly Instructions
Label
Qty
Description
A
2
Coulter Shank Clamps (G7-208)
B
2
3/8” UNF Bolt for G7-208
C
4
2 1/2” 1/2”-13 Hex Head Bolts
D
4
1/2” Split Ring 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
Figure 2: Parts Kit
Table 1: Contents of Parts Kit
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Assembly Instructions
Assembly of the GA-700 is straightforward and all of the parts attach to the base assembly, part #1
shown in Figure 1. After reading the assembly steps below, please refer to the parts list in the back of
this manual if you have any questions. It presents much of the information below in a visual manner that
you may find easier to understand.
1. Install the legs to the base assembly if not already installed.
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 hex nuts (labeled J). You will also need the bait box.
a) Install the four springs to the attachment points on the seeder assembly. These attachment
points are found just behind the clear hoses that deliver the bait to the seeder tube.
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Assembly Instructions
Figure 4: Seeder Assembly Area on GA-700
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.
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
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