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1. Sprinkler assembly
Begin by inserting the black plastic T into the top
of the sprinkler. Twist the long silver spray arms
into the T, tightening the black rings until the
spray arms are held securely in place.
2. Positioning the arms
Positioning the spray arms correctly will ensure
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proper operation of your sprinkler. Move each
spray arm individually to adjust watering diam-
eter from a minimum of 15 feet to 55 feet.
Arm Position
Path
15' Wide
30' Wide
45' Wide
55' Wide
Chart calculated using 5/8" hose up to 200' long with average water pressure of 40 psi.
5/8" Hose
Max.
Average Travel Speed
Approximate
Diameter
Travel
(feet per hour)
Water Application
Length
High
Low
High
Gear Max.
Gear Min.
Gear
Standard
200'
37'
21'
1/4"
Traveler
Distance may vary depending on hose weight.
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Correct–sprinkler will move forward
Wrong–sprinkler will move backwards
Wrong–sprinkler will not move
Wrong–sprinkler will not move
Inches of Water
Speed
2/3"
High
1"
Low
1/3"
High
3/4"
Low
1/4"
High
1/2"
Low
3/16"
High
1/4"
Low
Area
Coverage
Low
Max.
Max.
Effective
Effective
Gear
Width
sq.ft.
Width
sq.ft.
1/2"
55'
13,500
54'
11,900
4. Positioning the shut-off ramp
For narrow spray coverage, move the arms so
they are pointing slightly downward.
The shut-off ramp may be used at any point
along the hose pattern to stop the sprinkler.
Place the automatic shut-off ramp over the hose
where you want the sprinkler to stop, ensuring a
minimum of 5 feet of straight hose on either end
of the ramp.
For wide spray coverage, move the arms so they
are pointing upward approximately 30 degrees.
5. Hooking up the sprinkler
For windy conditions, move the arms to a hori-
Set the sprinkler on the hose so that the front tire
zontal position.
is on the hose and the back wheels are on either
side. Make sure the sprinkler is facing the direc-
tion you would like it to go. Hook up the hose to
the rear of the sprinkler.
6. Setting the sprinkler's speed
Select a traveling speed by pulling up on and
Pointing the arms too far downward will cause
rotating the dial on the top of the sprinkler. The
the arms to become stuck and immobilize the
sprinkler will travel from 0 to 37 feet per hour
sprinkler.
based on setting.
High:
Low:
Neutral: Select this speed for no movement;
3. Setting up the hose
7. Running the sprinkler
Lay up to 200 feet of 5/8" hose in any pattern you
select on lawn that is fully grown–the sprinkler
Pull out the stopper underneath the sprinkler
may not work on new or recently seeded lawns.
between the back wheels and turn on the water
Begin by creating at least a three-foot loop with
supply. The sprinkler will move at the speed
the end of the hose to prevent pinching when
indicated along the hose track, stopping when
connecting to the sprinkler. Do not create sharp
its shut-off plunger contacts the ramp stop.
turns in the hose pattern.
Direction of Travel
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Select this speed for faster movement
and light watering
Select this speed for slower movement
and heavier watering
the sprinkler will remain stationary
and water a designated area.
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