Why does my Rain Bird sprinkler not rotate?

The poor rotation may be caused by debris trapped in the sprinkler head. Your water filter might need to be cleaned or replaced. Poor water pressure can affect sprinkler head rotation.

How do you adjust the radius on a sprinkler head?

To adjust the throw radius simply insert a fine-tip flat-head screwdriver into the metal screw (located at the center of the head). Rotate clockwise to decrease the radius, and counter-clockwise to increase the radius. 1. To adjust the arc simply twist the center collar (adjustable from 0 to 360 degrees).

How do you adjust the distance on a Rainbird sprinkler head?

An adjustment screw is located on top of the sprinkler head. You can adjust the spray distance by 25 percent. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise to decrease the spray distance. To increase the distance, turn the screw counterclockwise.

How do I stop my sprinkler head from leaking?

Fix The Leak If your sprinkler system has low head drainage, you can easily fix it by installing anti-drain check valves in the sprinkler heads. These valves are specially designed to automatically close when the water supply is turned off and prevent water from draining through the lowest sprinkler heads.

How do you fix a sprinkler that won’t rotate?

How to Do It

  1. Disassemble the sprinkler head.
  2. Take off the filter at the bottom of the head.
  3. Rinse the filter in a bucket filled with clean water to wash out debris.
  4. If this doesn’t work you’ll need to have the sprinkler head replaced.
  5. If it does work, make sure the head is properly adjusted when you re-install it.

Why is my sprinkler not moving?

Water Pressure or Water Volume If the water level is too low, the distribution bar on an oscillating sprinkler may be unable to move at all, or it may move very slowly to the end of the cycle, then be unable to move past the pivot that sends it back in the opposite direction. (This varies a lot between models.