Troubleshooting

The sprinklers on a zone don't pop up correctly

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Not enough water pressure to run the zone	Split the zone into two or more zones
Main system shutoff valve is not fully open	Open the system shutoff valve counter clockwise
Flow control on the zone valve is partially closed	Open the flow control counter clockwise

Sprinkler pops up, but no water sprays

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Radius adjustment screw may be turned fully off	Turn the screw counter clockwise
Nozzle clogged by debris	Remove and clean nozzle
Internal nozzle filter may be plugged by debris	Flush out the nozzle screen
Broken sprinkler	Replace spray or rotor

A rotor sprinkler won't rotate

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Too little water pressure	Increase water pressure
Sprinkler is broken	Replace spray or rotor

There is a gap in the spray pattern

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Debris stuck in sprinkler nozzle and/or head	Clean out the sprinkler head and nozzle
Sprinkler is faulty	Replace spray or rotor

Sprinkler rotates in one direction, then stops

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Not enough pressure to rotate sprinkler	Increase water pressure
Faulty sprinkler head	Replace spray or rotor

Water floods from a sprinkler

Possible Causes:	Remedy:
Sprinkler nozzle missing	Replace the missing nozzle
Cracked or missing sprinkler head	Replace spray or rotor