Guide
Sprinkler Maintenance: The 7-Point Checklist
A seasonal walk-through keeps the system at rated uniformity – seven checks, straight from the catalog service chapter.
| # | Check | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spray arc adjustment | Re-set arcs that children, mowers or vandals have knocked off target. |
| 2 | Rotation check | Watch every rotor through a full cycle; replace any that stall with the same model/nozzle. |
| 3 | Debris around heads | Clear accumulating grass and organic matter; on long-installed heads, lift the stem and add a short riser. |
| 4 | Nozzle wear | Reduced radius or foggy streams mean worn nozzles – common in old systems or sandy water; swap like-for-like. |
| 5 | Seal wear | Water between stem and cap = worn seal ring; replace the seal or the cap assembly. |
| 6 | Cracked case | Look for abnormal wet zones – impact or winter frost cracks the case; replace body (and stem if damaged). |
| 7 | Screen clogging | Pulled-in debris or line shrapnel clogs the under-nozzle screen; wash it, flush the lateral, and add filtration if the source is sandy. |
Schedule: in cold climates check once per year at spring startup; in long-season climates, the catalog recommends at least two inspections per year.
How often should sprinkler systems be serviced?
Once a year in cold climates (spring startup), at least twice in year-round watering climates – per catalog guidance.
My rotor does not rotate – repair or replace?
First clear debris and check the screen; if the gear train is damaged, replace with the same model to keep the precipitation rate matched.
Why is one sprinkler spraying shorter than its neighbors?
Usually a clogged or worn nozzle (check the screen and nozzle orifice), or lower pressure from a partially closed valve upstream.
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FR: entretien arrosage automatique
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