Crawling, Guided Lawn Sprinklers

Layout

• The watering pattern is determined by the lay of the water hose that feeds the unit. The water hose screws into the back of the traveling sprinkler. When the water is turned on, it shoots through the hose, propels the arms of the sprinkler and causes the unit to move forward. The front wheel of the unit is placed directly on top of the water hose, and the unit crawls along the lawn in that fashion. So wherever the water hose lies, the traveling sprinkler will go. Lay out the water hose in wide "S" patterns along the entire lawn for a thorough watering.

Spray Arms

• The spray arms are adjustable according to how far you would like the spray to reach. The two spray arms fit inside of a T that screws directly into the motor. They must be adjusted to the same angle from the ground, but in opposite directions, for the arms to spin and the unit to move. Point the arms lower for a narrower watery reach or higher for broader coverage. When adjusting arms to the lower setting, test them out by swinging them around one full rotation to ensure that the arms clear the base. If the arms hit the base, they won't spin and the unit can't roll forward.

Speed Control

• Traveling sprinklers usually feature a speed control knob or dial on the base of the unit. Speeds vary but often include "High," "Low" and "Neutral" settings. The "High" settings mean the unit will travel faster whereas "Low" causes the sprinkler unit to crawl slower. "Neutral" is the setting of choice if you wish the unit to stop rolling completely and water continuously in one spot.

Shutoff Ramp

• The shutoff ramp is a piece that can be placed on the water hose at any point to shut off the unit at the end of the watering journey. The shutoff ramp fits around the hose and has a spike on the underside to keep it in place. The ramp is slightly elevated in the middle so that when the sprinkler rolls over it, the elevated portion of the ramp triggers the stopper at the bottom of the unit and shuts off the sprinkler.