Schlagel Gopher eliminator ge-2000 User manual

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For GE-2000 Gopher Eliminator

Gopher Eliminator

Operator’s Manual

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GOPHER ELIMINATOR

GE-2000

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

This manual is applicable to all models of the

Gopher Eliminator Series.

For inquiries call or write to:

Schlagel Manufacturing, Inc.

4154 Buttermilk Road

Torrington, WY 82240

Toll Free: 888-889-1504

Phone: 307-532-4451

Fax: 307-532-8994

E-mail: sales@schlagel.net

Website: www.schlagel.net

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The photos and drawings in this manual may differ slightly from your machine due to de-

sign changes. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the design of the machine at

any time without notifying the customer.

SERIAL NUMBER AND DECAL LOCATION

It is important to have access to your machine’s serial number and keep it on record at all

times. The serial number decal on the Gopher Eliminator is located on the center of the

side body (left side if standing behind the unit). This decal also includes the machines

model number and our patent number. We recommend the serial & model numbers be

written in this manual in the spaces below. Should your sticker become damaged and/or

unable to read, you can obtain a new one by sending us your machine's model and serial

numbers and a return address.

Having your model and serial number ready when ordering replacement parts will help

avoid confusion and assure that you get the correct parts.

Serial Number:______________________ Model Number:______________________

WARRANTY

All new Gopher Eliminator machines come with a one year warranty. This warranty covers

all non-wear parts (everything except coulters and points) for one year from the date of

purchase. Any labor needed for repairs will not be covered unless labor is provided by a

Schlagel Manufacturing employee or is pre-approved by Schlagel Manufacturing. If war-

ranty parts or repairs are needed, please contact Schlagel Manufacturing or your local

dealer with your Gopher Eliminator Serial and Model number along with the warranty au-

thorization sheet included at the back of this manual. Warranty parts and repairs will not be

authorized for any part that has been misused, abused, or failed because routine mainte-

nance as specified in this manual was not performed.

Typical serial number location

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SAFETY FIRST!

Watch for this symbol throughout this manual. The information that follows

this symbol requires your attention and involves your safety!!!

 Always disengage all drives, lower machine, put tractor in park, and

shut off engine before performing any maintenance or repairs on your

machine.

 Keep hands and feet away from any moving parts at all times.

 Never crawl under the machine without the bar stands in place.

 Always wear safety glasses and other protective wear as needed when

performing any adjustment or maintenance.

 Always watch overhead for power lines and other structures when

raising/folding/unfolding any piece of equipment.

 THINK AHEAD… Before doing any maintenance, preview what needs

to be done and think about the best & safest way to do the job.

 If at any time you have questions about the machine, setting the ma-

chine, safety issues, repair issues, or any other inquiry, don’t hesitate

to call us. Our toll free phone number is 1-888-889-1504.

This includes but is not limited to:

Lubricating

Making Adjustments

Repair Work

Filling Tanks

Machine Inspection

Replacing Parts

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When the machine is

hitching and unhitch-

ing, stands need to be

lowered and locked.

When the machine is

in use, stands need to

be completely raised

and locked.

 The flat coulter on the Gopher Eliminator has very sharp edges. Use extreme caution

when around the coulter.

 Before doing any maintenance on or under the machine, set the machine on the ground

and lower the bar stands onto solid level ground to prevent it from tipping forward and

falling.

 If maintenance requires the machine to be raised, leave the machine attached to the

tractor and lower the bar stands and stand extensions onto solid level ground before

performing maintenance.

 When removing and adjusting components, be aware of the weight of the components

you will be moving.

SPECIAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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GOPHER ELIMINATOR COMMON ASSEMBLIES

We recommend you take a look through the parts section of this manual for the basic as-

semblies and parts of the Schlagel Gopher Eliminator before reading the section on adjust-

ing your Gopher Eliminator. Each assembly will have some form of adjustment regarding

its particular function.

Unit body

Bait Hopper

Wide Flotation Tire

Front Flat

Coulter

Shank and seed delivery system

Category 2 and 3 point

hitch with stands

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INFORMATION REGARDING GOPHER ELIMINATOR

The Gopher Eliminator is built with larger tractors in mind but will work fine on smaller trac-

tors as well. It has category 2 and 3 three-point hookups, a well built frame, and all the

components to withstand the horsepower of larger tractors. The Gopher Eliminator is built

with a 24" diameter flat coulter to cut trash and roots. The shank is constructed of 3/4"

plate and has a soil-shattering, hard-surfaced point. This replaceable point helps prevent

slabbing and bringing up large masses of soil. It will shatter and flow through the

ground. The seed delivery system is simple and designed to minimize plugging up. A long

forming tunnel makes the bait easily accessible to the vermin. The forming tunnel has also

been hard surfaced for maximum durability.

The front flat coulter and the rear gauge/drive tire are adjustable for depth. Machine stands

are mounted on each end of the three-point bar. For larger operations, these units can be

unbolted from the standard three-point bar and two or more units can be mounted onto

longer bars for a multiple-baiting system. See the view below as an example of a double

unit setup.

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ADJUSTING GOPHER ELIMINATOR

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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

PLUGGING BE-

TWEEN FLAT COUL-

TER AND SHANK

Flat coulter not deep enough Lower flat coulter

Shank not deep enough Set machine to run deeper

Machine tilling depth not consistent

caused by manually raising and lowering

machine in tough areas

Gear down tractor and maintain

consistent machine tilling depth

Flat coulter not aligned with shank Align flat coulter with shank

If ridge tilling, row unit is running off to

one side of ridge

See “machine not trailing straight”

section

Residue worked too deep into ground

and is wet (possibly from disking too

deep)

Lower flat coulters

MACHINE NOT

TRAILING

STRAIGHT

Unit (s) not square to bar Square unit (s) to bar

Loose 3-point hitch arms Remove slack in tractor’s 3-point

sway blocks

Excessive space between 3-point quick

coupler and machines 3-point plates

Add spacers between 3-point quick

coupler and machines 3-point

plates

Tire pressures not equal or too low Put adequate and equal pressures

in tires

Tractor tires not set to correct spacing Adjust tractor tire spacing

Flat coulter not aligned properly Align flat coulter

Lift arms on tractor are not equal length Adjust tractor linkage

Flat coulters too deep (holding up unit) Raise flat coulters

Shank depth set too shallow Lower shanks

Points worn excessively Replace points

Tractor 3-point controls not set to allow

linkage to be lowered far Adjust 3-point controls

PLUGGING BAIT

TUBE

Unit not level on center link and bait is

pooling inside bait tube

Level the unit during operation or

very slightly forward

MACHINE NOT

PENETRATING INTO

SOIL

TROUBLESHOOTING

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PREPARATION AND STORAGE

PRE-SEASON

 Review safety precautions in this manual.

 If Gopher Eliminator needs a new point, order early to ensure you receive one in time.

 Check the machine over for material defects and cracks, especially near weld joints. If

there are any faults, repair or replace parts before operating the machine.

 Check all bearings on the flat coulter and replace if not in good operating condition.

 Check all bolts, nuts, lock washers, flat washers, roll pins, cotter pins, etc. for being

worn, loose or cracked. Replace or tighten as needed.

POST-SEASON

 Remove any trash and debris from machine.

 Wash all soil and excess debris that has accumulated on the machine with pressurized

water if available.

 Remove all rust and repaint areas where paint has been removed.

 Make list of parts that need replacing for next use and order them early.

 Make any needed repairs and replace any damaged or worn parts.

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