Catlin Pocket Gopher Machine

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: The Catlin Gopher Machine is designed to operate for a long time with a minimum of maintenance. THE COULTER BLADE AND THE COULTER SWIVEL JOINT SHOULD BE GREASED EVERY DAY OF OPERATION. The chain should be lubricated with a dry lubricant as conditions require. All other bearings are prelubricated sealed bearings. The hardened steel run forming point, on the foot, can be replaced by removing the roll pin, removing the worn point, replacing it with a new point and reinstalling the roll pin.
OPERATION: After mounting the machine on your tractor 3 point hitch, adjust the top link to level the machine. After putting the seed in the hopper, you will be ready to get started. Take care never to back up while the machine is in the ground; if this happens check the seed tube to make sure it is open. If at any time the seed dispenser becomes clogged, it can be cleaned by just removing the foreign material. If for any reason the hopper shaft is removed, special care should be exercised to realign the hopper bearings when reassembled.
The best time to poison is 2 to 3 days after a rain when the soil is moist. This will make the run formed by the machine more stable and keep it from caving in for several days. Never try to poison when the ground is muddy because there is generally little activity at this time and also the seed tube could become clogged with mud.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should this machine be operated at a speed greater than 5 (five) miles per hour. Do not make sharp turns with the machine in the ground.

MARTIN'S Gopher Bait is commonly used with the Catlin Gopher Machine.

This is a Strychnine treated grain bait for pocket gopher control. For subsoil applications only.